Location: Faskally Caravan Site, Killiecrankie Rd, Pitlochry PH16 5LD, UK
Season: August 9, 2024 to August 21, 2024
Application Deadline: March 31, 2024
Deadline Type: Rolling
Program Type:
Field School
RPA Certified:
No
Affiliation:
Heritage and Archaeological Research Practice
Project Director:
Ian Hill
Project Description:
HARP will be continuing our investigation of 18th Century Highland Scotland in 2024. The project will focus on the changing social and cultural landscapes of Scotland at this time, and aims to record the historical and archaeological sites dating to this period. The location of the project is inspired by a series of historical ‘Grand Tours’ that were being undertaken in Scotland at that time by a number of individuals, including Thomas Pennant’s tours of the Highlands, Joseph Banks tour to Staffa and Johnson and Boswell’s tour to the Hebrides.
The Tours were often facilitated by the construction of new military roads in Scotland, which were built in an attempt to ‘open up’ the Highlands following the Jacobite uprisings. These new roads were constructed under supervision of General Wade, and new mapping projects and surveys were undertaken by William Roy. The project aims to follow the routes of these tours and military surveys to identify the changing landscape of the 18th Century, from the Jacobite uprisings, through to the coming of sheep and the start of the Highland Clearances. Our survey will identify and compare what was seen by the tourists and surveyors of the time to what can still be seen today.
To date, the field school has focused on sections of the routes undertaken by Pococke in 1760 (Blair Castle to Crieff via General Wade’s Military Road), and De Saint-Fond in 1784 (Kenmore to Dunkeld via Aberfeldy). Pococke visited Blair Castle, and both of these tours visited Taymouth Castle and its grounds, where the Earls of Breadalbane were significant figures in this period of Scotland’s history. The 2024 field school will continue this work, focussing on sections of military roads near Aberfeldy and Pitlochry. The field school is based in the Perthshire and Tayside region of the Central Highlands, providing a great opportunity to experience the Scottish Highlands.
Participants of the field school will receive full training in historical research, historic map analysis, archaeological field survey, monument recording, GIS training, photographic survey and Historic Building survey.
Formal credit is not offered, however, participants will have the opportunity to complete a training manual (£40 GBP) and build a portfolio, along with full training and copies of software used during the course that they can take away with them at the end. For participants who are completing an Archaeological Skills Passport all relevant sections will be signed off. A course syllabus can be provided on request, and can be used to help arrange credit with your own institution (arrangements for credit are to be made by participants and will not be arranged by HARP).
Accommodation
For those choosing to stay in the project accommodation this will be provided at Faskally Holiday Park near Pitlochry. Shared rooms will be provided, and the park has an onsite shop, bar, spa, and restaurant. All meals on work days will be provided for you during the project, with catering duties shared by the group. We will have a welcome dinner on our first night, and packed lunches for when we are out in the field (dietary requirements will be taken into account). The field school will include a free day, allowing participants to explore the surrounding area at their leisure. This will be followed by day of field trips to nearby historic sites, and to provide you with an opportunity to embark on some luxury retail therapy. The park is located between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie, site of the beginnings of the Jacobite Uprising of 1689, on the southern edge of the Cairngorms National Park. Local highlights include Blair Castle, The Blair Atholl Distillery, Glen Shee Ski Centre and more.
Costs
| Student Price:
£ 995.00 |
• Includes full training • Includes Accommodation • Includes all meals • Includes return transport from accommodation to site each day |
|---|---|
| Student Price*:
£ 595.00 |
• Includes full training • Includes return transport from Pitlochry to site each day • No Accommodation • No meals |
| Non-Student Price:
£ 1,095.00 |
• Includes full training • Includes Accommodation • Includes all meals • Includes return transport from accommodation to site each day |
| Non-Student Price*:
£ 695.00 |
• Includes full training • Includes return transport from Pitlochry to site each day • No Accommodation • No meals |
*For those selecting to book their own accommodation you must ensure that you are at able to be in Pitlochry by 8:30am each day to ensure no hold ups to the days activities; we bear no responsibility for collecting you from your accommodation at the start of the day, or returning you to your accommodation at the end of the day.
*Flights or travel to Scotland are not included*
Transport to and from the field school is not included but free pick-ups will be arranged between Pitlochry and the field school accommodation. A limited number of transfers to/from Edinburgh Airport will be available for an extra fee, and information on this will be provided on request. A non-refundable 25% deposit will be required on your acceptance to secure your place. Places are limited and will be given on a first come first served basis upon receipt of your deposit. Prospective participants will need to complete an application form.
Application
There is no application deadline. Places are limited and are given on a first come first served basis. For more information or to apply for a place please complete the application form and return it to Ian at ian@harparchaeology.co.uk
Period(s) of Occupation: Eighteenth Century, Jacobite Uprising, Highland Clearances
Notes:
Jacobites, Highland Clearances, Field Survey, GIS
Project Size: 1-24 participants
Minimum Length of Stay for Volunteers: 13 Days
Minimum Age: 18
Experience Required: No Experience necessary, all abilities catered for
Room and Board Arrangements:
For those choosing to stay in the project accommodation this will be provided at Faskally Holiday Park near Pitlochry. Shared rooms will be provided, and the park has an onsite shop, bar, spa, and restaurant. All meals on work days will be provided for you during the project, with catering duties shared by the group. We will have a welcome dinner on our first night, and packed lunches for when we are out in the field (dietary requirements will be taken into account). The field school will include a free day, allowing participants to explore the surrounding area at their leisure. This will be followed by day of field trips to nearby historic sites, and to provide you with an opportunity to embark on some luxury retail therapy. The park is located between Pitlochry and Killiecrankie, site of the beginnings of the Jacobite Uprising of 1689, on the southern edge of the Cairngorms National Park. Local highlights include Blair Castle, The Blair Atholl Distillery, Glen Shee Ski Centre and more.
Academic Credit:
Formal credit is not offered, however, participants will have the opportunity to complete a training manual (£40 GBP) and build a portfolio, along with full training and copies of software used during the course that they can take away with them at the end. For participants who are completing an Archaeological Skills Passport all relevant sections will be signed off. A course syllabus can be provided on request, and can be used to help arrange credit with your own institution (arrangements for credit are to be made by participants and will not be arranged by HARP).
