Rowan Tree Ltd - Early People of the Northlands

Early People of the Northlands (Week)

In this tour you will experience the wonderful and mysterious monuments which are all that are left of the earliest settlers in the Highlands. These prehistoric people first came to the area some 8000 years ago, and successive generations have left their mark on the landscape of the far North. Join us for a trip where, after a day of visiting outstanding early sites in the Inverness area, we travel North to the beautiful wide open spaces of Sutherland and Caithness. From day-to-day houses to still-mighty monuments, we'll take you to some of the best-preserved archaeological sites in Britain - many untouched by human hands since they were last used by their inhabitants.

[Early People of the Northlands Locations]

[Early People of the Northlands Locations]

Itinerary
Early People of the Northlands Itinerary (Week)

Highlights

The enigmatic Clava Cairns.
The burial cairns of Camster - an extensive and impressive site.
Standing stones at Achavanich
A wealth of forts, brochs and duns.
Fascinating displays of artefacts and interpretation at Inverness Museum, Tarbat Discovery Centre and Timespan
The Ord Archaeology Trail (Sutherland), and Yarrows Archaeological Trail (Caithness) - both brimming with early sites in remote and inspiring landscapes.

Other useful information
Moderate walking involved, though most sites are easily accessible. The archaeological trails are around 2 to 3 miles in length. Wheelchair access may be limited due to the terrain - please contact us for advice. Please bring a waterproof jacket and shoes or boots suitable for walking on moorland paths.

General Information

A weekend Pursuing the Picts tour is also available.

Price
£675.00 per person (single room supplement: £70) - includes all accommodation, transport, meals, admission charges and the services of a local expert tour leader.

Departure dates