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Bang Goes the Borders
We’re thrilled to have been invited to take part in Bang Goes the Borders again this year. With lots of science-packed activities for young people, it promises to be a fun filled day! Join Jenny, our TweedWATCH Education Officer, and Kate, Buglife Pollinators Along the Tweed Conservation Officer, for nature inspired crafts and a drop-in […]
LiDAR Workshop, Crookham
Join AOC Archaeology Group for a workshop to introduce you to LiDAR and how we can use this technology to identify and investigate archaeology in the landscape. LiDAR (‘Light Detection and Ranging’) has revolutionised field survey of archaeological sites and monuments. The technique involves using high-resolution laser scanning from aircraft to map terrain, and the […]
Excavations at Adie’s Brae (Second Week)
Join us for the first fieldwork opportunity of Uncovering the Tweed! AOC will lead a programme of excavation and survey at Adie’s Brae, a scooped settlement at Ericstane, near Moffat, in partnership with Borders Forest Trust on 2nd-6th and 9th-13th October. This is an opportunity to get hands-on experience and training from professional archaeologists in […]
Online Uncovering the Tweed Workshop
Join AOC Archaeology Group for this remote workshop to introduce you to LiDAR and how we can use this technology to identify and investigate archaeology in the landscape. LiDAR (‘Light Detection and Ranging’) has revolutionised field survey of archaeological sites and monuments. The technique involves using high-resolution laser scanning from aircraft to map terrain, and […]
Short Talk for Kelso Heritage Society
Katie O’Connell and Graeme Cavers of AOC Archaeology Group will say a few words about the proposed research design for Uncovering the Tweed and upcoming opportunities for participation. We’d be delighted to hear your thoughts on our plans and any suggestions you may have for sites or research themes that we might investigate through Uncovering […]
Kingsway Rake and Plant
Join Buglife Conservation Officer, Kate O’Leary, to enhance the wildflower meadow at Kingsway, Peebles on Saturday 28th September from 10am – 3pm. This event will feature a full day of meadow enhancements including the raking off of meadow cuttings, planting of native wildflower plug plants and raking in of wildflower seed. Volunteers can also learn […]