june, 2021
Event Details
Join George Logan for an inspiring and fun approach to discovering the archeology of Auchenchapel loch in Glenisla. It may look as though there is nothing there but George will show you how to find and understand the hidden ancient history in this beautiful place. He is a photographer with a longstanding fascination for finding the stories of the past. It’s about a 3 mile walk with some rough ground** and will take 3-4 hours to discover the ancient hut circles, shielings and more, as well as time for a picnic lunch when you can take in the glorious scenery.
Glenisla, photo Clare Cooper
Meeting point: Layby north of Fortar on B951 exact location TBC
Circular Route 3-4miles (5-7km) approximately.
Timing 11.00am – 15.00pm
Group size: 6 participants plus children*
Fitness: Anyone who can walk and explore rough ground, manage small stream crossings and feel comfortable being active for 4 hours
Kit: Walking boots and walking poles. To benefit most from this walk bring a smart phone or tablet with an App that will show your National Grid reference (NGR) and one that will track your route e.g. Viewfinder.
Bring: Picnic, water, waterproofs, sunscreen
Price: This event is free of charge; grateful thanks to George Logan for his boundless enthusiasm for this part of Glenisla and the Cateran Ecomuseum.
*Level 2 COVID-19 regulations permit 8 people plus children to meet outdoors
**Rough ground means being off the trail, walking over stones, heather, small ditches and stone dykes
To find out more and book a place contact George: email [email protected]
About the Guide: George Logan
George is a practicing visual artist having retired as a professional photographer for client such as the British Geological Society and Scottish Natural Heritage. He has a long interest in archaeology, doing photography and fieldwork with Perth & Kinross Heritage Trust and the Tay Landscape Partnership. He has developed a particular interest in integrating art and archeology as a way of recording sites and encouraging engagement from new audiences and has led a variety of creative walks to achieve this.
George says “Our landscape is rich in history, stories to tell and imagine. We so often walk obliviously past that which is nearby and in its own small way monumental and connected to the lives that passed before us. Remnants languishing to be discovered, like ghosts in the landscape. Auchenchapel is a small area particularly rich in archeology, much still to be discovered.”
