This archaeological field school will be run by the University of the West of Scotland and will be held at Holmwood House, Cathcart, Glasgow, where they will excavate the site of Sunnyside Villa,
the original house of this estate.

Working Monday - Saturday (10.00am- 4pm) each week, the course will provide an introduction to archaeological excavation techniques based on lectures and practical experience of excavation, site recording, find recording, basic survey, photography and post excavation work.

Full details are available from Stephen Clancy, Lecturer at
email : stephen.clancy©uws.ac.uk
or by contacting Lifelong Learning Academy on 0141 848 3193

  The annual lecture this year will by given by Dr Steven Reid, University of Glasgow and is entitled "Andrew Melville, the parish of Govan and the Principals of Glasgow University"

programme :

12.00 Service 1595 AD with congregational psalms, the Geneva Bible and the music of
John Angus
12.30 Teas & Coffees, bring your own packed lunch
13.30 AGM, chaired by Kenneth Ross
14.00 Annual Lecture, chaired by Roger Mason, University of St Andrews
15.30 departure

Govan Old is located within the historical graveyard behind the Pearce Institute, Govan Road, Glasgow G51. Govan Underground station is only a short distance away.

  The West Lothian Archaeology Group was founded by Dr John Wells, a member of the Glasgow Archaeological Society, and by his wife Rosie. Based in Armadale, this group engages in aerial photography using kites, with remarkable results. Dr Wells and his wife are also keen to look at intended sites and to use infra-red KAP on sites where surface grass/soil has been removed. They are willing to demonstrate simple wireless-free kite aerial photography to anyone that is interested, preferably within a 90 minute drive of Armadale, West Lothian. This service is free of charge to archaeological groups.

For further details and images visit : www.armadale.org.uk/archaeologyindex.htm