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COMPLETED
2024 EVENTS
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Wednesday
24 April
7.30pm
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Annual General
Meeting
 The
Annual General Meeting of Castletown Heritage Society will be held at
Castlehill Heritage Centre on Wednesday 24th April 2024 at 7.30pm.
Guest speakers for
the evening will be Angela and Isobel from Above
and Beyond Tours of Caithness.
All welcome to attend.
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Tuesday
12 March
7.30pm
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Evening talk
on RSPB Forsinard and the Flow Country
 An
illustrated evening talk by Milly Revill Hayward of the RSPB offering
an introduction to peatlands and the Flow Country in Caithness and Sutherland.
Milly will reveal
the importance of the peatlands, the threats they're facing and the RSPB’s
ongoing work to restore them.
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2pm
- 4pm
Every
Wed, Sat and Sun afternoon
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Castlehill House
Exhibition
 Come
and enjoy a fascinating exhibition exploring Castlehill House and policies,
from its beginning in 1770 to its sad demise in 1967.
Discover information
on the owners, guests, employees and their lifestyle; examine artefacts
reflecting life over the years; and ponder reminiscences from those who
recall the house and estate.
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Tuesday
27 February
7.30pm
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Evening talk
on RAF Castletown
 The
outbreak of World War II thrust Caithness into the front line, not least
due to the threat of German invasion from Norway. In late 1939 the site
for a new airfield for fighter aircraft was chosen at Castletown and,
on 7 June 1940, just one day before the fall of Norway, RAF Castletown
became an operational fighter station of No 13 Group, Fighter Command.
Drew Guttridge reveals
the fascinating story of RAF Castletown - its birth, facilities, operations
and demise.
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Saturday
11th May
10.30am
- 1pm
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Introduction
to Fused Glass
A hands-on workshop
led by Shelagh Swanson.
 Suitable
for complete beginners , this class will introduce you to the basics of
fused glass! You will be led step by step through the process, including
glass cutting, designing, assembling and decorating your glass with Bullseye.
During this class
you can choose to make either a set of 4 coasters, a tile or a selection
of wall hangings/suncatchers. Some technical information will be provided
so you understand the process, but this is definitely still a fun and
informal class. Items can be shaped into a small bowl or a standing piece
for a charge of £5 items will be fused in a kiln then made available for
pick up or returned by post.
Tea/coffee/Juice
will be served. Age 12 and up. Course Fee of £50 includes all instruction,
materials, postage and refreshments!
To find out more
and book your place, click HERE
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Monday
20th May
7.30pm
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Premier
of film on Ramsay MacDonald
 The
far north premier of a new and unique film by Yvonne Findlay of Creative
Visions Moray about Ramsay MacDonald, the UK's first Labour Prime Minister.
The film is based on original cine footage and exclusive family photos,
revealing personal insights to Ramsay as a loving family man and also
wonderful footage of Lossiemouth's fishing community circa 1920.
Growing up in Lossiemouth,
Ramsay received an excellent Scottish education and the fishing community
provided an enduring moral compass for his controversial life in politics.
Entry free - Donations
most welcome. To find out more and register interest, click HERE
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Saturday
25th May
10am
- 4pm
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North
Highland Woodturners Public Demonstration
 A
public demonstration event at Castlehill Heritage Centre, including a
demonstration by Mark Sutton of Nott-Us
Woodturning. This is a demonstration not to be missed!!
To find out more
and register interest, click HERE
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2pm
- 4pm
Every
Wed, Sat and Sun afternoon
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All at Sea Exhibition
Our latest exhibition takes a look at the maritime heritage of the area
with stories of heroes and villains at sea, the earliest examples of sea
going craft, the importance of Castlehill harbour and much, much more.
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May
- June
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40th
Anniversary Photography Competition
 As
part of the activities to celebrate the 40th birthday of Castletown Heritage
Society we are holding a Photography Competition. Our aim is to encourage
children and young adults to become more aware of our wonderful Caithness
landscapes, people and heritage.
The
competition is open to all amateur photographers aged 17 years or under
and is free to enter.
Full
details, rules and entry form can be downloaded HERE,
requested by email, or collected from Castlehill
Heritage Centre.
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Sunday
4,
11, 18 and 25
August
2pm
- 4pm
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Cream
Teas at Castlehill
 Returning
by popular demand, on every Sunday afternoon in August we will be serving
Cream Teas at Castlehill.
Delicious home made
scones and cakes.
Guaranteed to get the taste buds dancing! £4.00 per person.
A perfect way to
complement a Sunday afternoon stroll through the Flagstone Trail or a
meander round our amazing Heritage Garden.
Bonus attraction!
'Come and try' demonstrations by the North Highland Woodturners
Association on Sunday 4 and Sunday 25 August
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2pm
- 4pm
Every
Wed, Sat and Sun afternoon
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Flagstone Stories
Exhibition
  Come
and enjoy the themed displays of tools, records, photographs and stories
exploring the fascinating industrial and social history of the Flagstone
Industry in Caithness. Explore the lives and experiences of those involved
in, and connected to, the industry.
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Friday
25 October
7pm
- 10pm
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Nightscape
Photography Workshop
 Wanting
to take photos of nightscapes showing starry skies or aurora but unsure
how to? Maybe you want to try taking some for entering the Caithness Science
Festival photo competition (www.facebook.com/CaithnessInternationalScienceFestival)
or just to show off how incredible the night skies in northern Scotland
look on a clear night? Then why not come along to an evening workshop
run by Caithness
Astronomy Group providing practical guidance on nightscape photography
for both seasoned and novice photographers.
For further details
visit the CAG
Facebook page
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Saturday
26 October
10am
- 3pm
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 A
hands on workshop covering this basic traditional skill. Learn how to
sew on a button, take up a hem or put in a new zip. Bring your problem
garment with you - things you have started and not finished, sleeves that
need taken up, skirts taken in and such like. Our experienced seamstress
will be on hand to guide you through the basics and answer your queries.
Workshop fee £10.
Bring your own packed lunch - tea/coffee and biscuits provided. To book
your place CONTACT US
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Thursday
21 November
9.30am
- 4.30pm
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Small
Blue Butterfly Project
Louise Senior of
Plantlife
Species on the Edge and her task force will be at Castlehill on 21st
November from 9.30 to 4.30 for a project on the small blue butterfly.
For further details
about Plantlife Species on the Edge visit their Facebook
page
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Saturday
30 November
&
Sunday
8 December
10.30am
- 1pm
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Christmas
Fused Glass Paperweights & Decorations
A hands-on workshop
led by Shelagh Swanson.
Suitable
for complete beginners , this class will introduce you to the basics of
fused glass! You will be led step by step through the process, including
glass cutting, designing, assembling and decorating your glass artefact.
During this class
you can choose to make either a Christmas decoration or a paperweight.
Some technical information will be provided so you understand the process,
but this is definitely still a fun and informal class. For a charge of
£5 items will be fused in a kiln then made available for pick up or returned
by post.
Tea/coffee/Juice
will be served. Age 12 and up. Course Fee of £60 includes all instruction,
materials, postage and refreshments!
To find out more,
click HERE
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2pm
to 4pm
Thursday
26 December
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Boxing Day Mulled
Wine & Mince Pies
  Join
us at Castlehill Heritage Centre for mulled wine, mince-meat pies and
a good going chinwag on our traditional festive Boxing Day opening.
Always a popular
event!
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