A weekend of celebrating the Preservation and Display of the 14/15th Century Lismore Graveslabs and the Results of the Archaeological Dig at Achinduin Castle.
Book your tickets by calling 01631 760030. Weekend packages available including accommodation.
PROGRAMME
Friday 7 August 2015
The Heritage Centre: Display of Medieval Artwork by Lismore Children
The Church: Outdoor Theatre A performance of Banished a play by Jennifer Baker. Relive the day in 1452 when Bishop Lauder was dragged from his horse in a riot led by the chancellor and treasurer of the cathedral From 1800h, with transport to the 21.45 Port Appin Ferry
Lismore Hall: Ceilidh until late with Mairi Campbell, island musicians and Lismore Voices, the Community Choir
Saturday 8 August 2015
The Heritage Centre: 11.00 -12.30 Conference on Medieval Lismore: Results of the Achinduin Archaeological Dig and Interpretation of the Lismore Graveslabs Led by Dr David Caldwell, President of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
The church : 1400-1600 Launch of the New Display of Eight 14/15th Century Graveslabs Followed by a guided tour of the Cathedral Church of Lismore, led by Douglas Breingan
The Heritage Centre 1900-2100 Medieval Banquet
Sunday 9 August 2015
Guided walk: 10.00am start from the Heritage Centre (transport provided to the SW end of the island) Walk to Achinduin Castle, interpreted by Dr David Caldwell
15.00-17.00 from the Heritage Centre Guided Walk to Coeffin Castle led by Robert Hay
Saturday’s daytime events are funded by grants from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Historic Scotland. There will be a separate cost for the banquet and the costs for the remaining events will be met by a £10 ticket for participants.