Brochtober talks at Lyth
LYTH Arts Centre is hosting talks this week as part of the Caithness Broch Project's Brochtober festival.
On Wednesday (October 16), there is a double bill at the arts venue from 7-9pm with the first being an exploration of George Bain's work and legacy. This "forgotten son of Caithness" was born in Scrabster and was a great influence on the revival of Celtic artwork, especially knotwork, in the early 20th century.
Jo Clements of Groam House Museum, which now houses a large collection of Bain's work, will discuss his life and invaluable contribution to the world of Celtic art.
The second part of Wednesday's event at LAC is a talk by John Borland of Historic Environment Scotland, an expert in the field of Pictish stones, who will talk about the sculptured stones of Caithness and Sutherland.
On Thursday (October 17), historian David C Weinczok, more commonly known on Twitter as The Castle Hunter, will talk about the Scottish inspiration behind the Game of Thrones. Join him as he voyages through 1000 years of gruesome and bloody tales.
On Sunday, October 27, families are invited to enjoy a hands-on day of art and archaeology at Lyth with related work by Kate Robinson, Iain Maclean and Chris Gee.
All talks are free, and funded by the Greencoat Stroupster Community Fund administered by Foundation Scotland.
Running alongside these talks is an archaeological art auction as part of Brochtober. More than 50 artworks are available to look at and bid on at Lyth – all pieces have been inspired by brochs.
All money raised goes towards Caithness Broch Project and its aim to promote and develop the archaeological landscape of Caithness.
To view and bid on the work visit: www.thebrochproject.co.uk/auction
For further information email: caithnessbrochproject@gmail.com