ZEST Holiday Programme October 2008 - The Big Draw
Come and join in our archaeological adventures! The M74 Dig is running fun activities with an archaeological theme. All holiday programme activities are free. For further information and a full list of activites, view the programme flyer.
M74 Dig Conference - 20 September 2008
This conference offered the chance to find out about the discoveries made on the M74 Dig. The conference was free and open to all.
View an informational flyer about the event.
Uncovering the Past: the M74 Dig
An exhibition on the M74 Dig ran from January - August 2008 at the M74 Discovery Centre in Scotland Street School Museum. This exhibition had finds from the sites being excavated, historic maps and old photos. There was also information on what archaeologists do and opportunities for children to dress up as archaeologists.
View an informational flyer (PDF, 323 kb) about the M74 Discovery Centre.
20.03.08 Brass casting pit found at Scotland Street Engine Works.
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18.03.08 M74 Dig Oral Historian, Dr David Walker on BBC Scotland ‘Past Lives’ Discusses the oral history research project on BBC Scotland ‘Past Lives’ programme.
16.02.08 Sunday Herald feature. Route of M74 extension offers insight into our past
http://www.sundayherald.com/news/heraldnews/display.var.2050602.0.route_of_m74_extension_offers_insight_into_our_past.php
15.03.08 Visitors take home a piece of the Caledonian Pottery
300 people attend the final open day at the Caledonian Pottery at Rutherglen and take home pieces of pottery from the site. More details >>
02.08 Simulated dig open half term
The M74 simulated archaeological dig was operated during half term week for local children and visitors to Scotland Street Museum. More details >>
25.01.08 Archaeological Master Classes oversubscribed
All archaeological master classes at the M74 Dig Discovery Centre were well attended and are possibly being re-run later in the year. More details >>
07.03.08 Public take a final glimpse at archaeological sites
Visitors to archaeological sites being excavated in Kingston and Port Eglinton had a final glimpse of the remains of mid-19th century engine works, lime kilns and cotton mills at open days on Saturday More details >>
15.12.07 Public talks
A series of three public talks focused on the digs took place at Scotland Street School in November and December.
