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Spring excursion to explore the archaeology of the Antonine Wall

Sat 8 April 2023

Geoff Bailey, former Keeper, Falkirk Museums and a leading authority on the archaeology of the Antonine Wall will be taking us on an insider tour of Scotland’s biggest building project.

We will visit Rough Castle Fort, the Antonine Wall exhibition at Callendar House and Kinneil fortlet and Museum.

This is an all day excursion departing from St Andrews.

Coach transport for the whole day is a very good value £15. All museums are free.

To book a seat please contact Joanna Hambly [email protected].   Pay on the day.

There will be cafe options for refreshments at Callendar House and/or bring a picnic.

Itinerary (please note, except for departure time from St Andrews and Kinneil House, other timings are advisory only)

09:30am Depart St Andrews (Petheram car park near the round University Gateway Building)

11:00am Arrive Falkirk Wheel. (Toilets available)

11:00am-1:00pm Site visit to Rough Castle Fort. (This involves a 20 minute walk each way to and from the Fort)

1:00pm-2:30pm Callendar House Antonine Fort exhibition, cafe and toilets.

2:30pm-4:30pm Site visit to Kinneil Fortlet, Museum and Designed Gardens (toilets available)

4:30pm Depart Kinneil House

6:00pm Arrive back in St Andrews (Petheram car park)

 

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Date:
Sat 8 April 2023