Events
Below is a list of upcoming talks, activities and other events.
To watch presentations recorded from previous online MAD evenings, click here.
For the events listing on the ARCH website please click here.
Events led by NOSAS are clearly indicated - these are open only to members and their guests unless stated otherwise.
11 September 2025 19:30
MAD Night: What have we been up to?
We have a new venue for the season's MAD evenings - St Ninian's Church Hall in Culduthel Road, Inverness. This link will allow Google Maps to get you there. This first MAD evening of the season is traditionally an opportunity for NOSAS members to p...20 September 2025
Excavation at Loch Achilty
A week of excavations at the crannog at Loch Achilty, running Saturday 20th September to Saturday 27th September. Excavations run by NOSAS with the Nautical Archaeological Society (NAS) and Michael Stratigos. Divers have been recruited by NAS. NOSA...27 September 2025
Highland Archaeological Festival Conference
The annual 2 day conference in Inverness at the Highland Council Chambers over the weekend 27/28 September. The full programme is as follows: ...2 October 2025 19:30
MAD Bruce Keith Bridgescapes
4 October 2025
Ice House Excavation at Tarradale
Details TBA
5 October 2025
Ice House Excavation at Tarradale
Details TBA
30 October 2025 19:30
Online Talk: Charms to Ward Off Witches. Halloween Special
Online MAD with Eric Grant: "The archaeology, material culture and apotropaic symbolism of witchcraft and magic". The talk will take place on Zoom. The link will be sent to NOSAS members nearer the time. ...6 November 2025 19:00
NOSAS MAD Night and AGM
Details TBC