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From castles to crofts, Caithness' past is in the picture


By David G Scott

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If you have ever snapped a scenic historic site in the county then Caithness Broch Project (CBP) would like to see your images for a fund-raising calendar.

Whether it's Caithness' many fine castles, or an enigmatic shot of an archaeological monument like the Camster Cairns, CBP say it would be delighted to see your submissions. Aerial drone shots and photographs showing a variety of seasonal weather are most welcome – to show the county's rich archaeological and historic landscape at its best, whatever the weather.

Monument at Nybster by Angela and Isobel of Above and Beyond Tours.
Monument at Nybster by Angela and Isobel of Above and Beyond Tours.

"The broch calendar has done rather well over the last few years, but we thought we'd change it a little bit this year and broaden the submission criteria," said CBP director Kenneth McElroy.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing what images people can conjure up when they think of the history and prehistory of the region."

A rainbow over Old St Peter's Church in Thurso by Steve McKinnel.
A rainbow over Old St Peter's Church in Thurso by Steve McKinnel.

He added: "We're looking for all sorts of photos – old crofts, harbours, brochs, cairns, castles. Anything that reflects Caithness' amazing archaeological landscape."

It is hoped the calendar will be made available at some point in the summer, and will be sold locally and online at www.thebrochproject.co.uk

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe by Graeme Farquhar.
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe by Graeme Farquhar.

Photos should be high quality and landscape wherever possible. Please send them to caithnessbrochproject@gmail.com

Pictures will be used and retained by CBP for other purposes, such as promotional imagery on social media.

2021 - The year of the broch


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