Archaeology
Available Dates
DATES 2024
All of our craft or activity holidays run for 5-nights from Sunday to Friday and start from £879 per person.
The above is based on single occupancy. A £100 per person discount is applied for art, craft and activity guests on a shared occupancy basis.
2024
“I’ve loved history ever since I was a child but I didn’t know that if there were any archaeology courses near me, so I was thrilled when I found Gartmore House.”
About The Course
Delve into the world archaeology with expert tutor, Ian Hill on a 5-night archaeology course at Gartmore House.
With a mix between theoretical and practical skills, these archaeology courses might just be the head start you need for future historical expeditions.
This holiday will use Gartmore House and its grounds as a study area to provide an introduction to archaeological research, recording, and field survey. The course will provide skills training in where and how to research historical information, including maps, archaeological records, aerial photographs, and historical documents. Once you have analysed the documents, you will learn how to create a map of all identified sites and relevant records using free and readily available GIS software.
Once you have your maps completed, you will head out into the field to investigate and record the sites that you have identified, as well as learning how to read a landscape and identify any other archaeological sites in the area (what may look like innocuous lumps and bumps could actually be the remains of sites and monuments that are hundreds or thousands of years old!).
You will also learn how to ‘read’ a building, identifying and recording different architectural styles and features of Gartmore House, before heading back to base to pull together everything that you have learnt and found.
Course Inclusions And Coverage
This course is an all-in-one package which includes the following:
Tuition
Booking for this course includes 4 days of specialist tuition from Ian Hill.
Equipment
All specialist equipment will be supplied but there will be a few essential items that you will need to bring. Please see our terms and detailed information section below.
Food & Accommodation
Full board catering and 5-nights accommodation are included when you book.
Transfers
Complimentary transfers are included when you book - subject to certain conditions.*
* Transfers from Stirling train station are available on the arrival and departure days (pick-up from the station at 15:30, departs Gartmore House at 9:15). Transfers from Glasgow or Edinburgh Airports are available at an additional cost.
Here's what a previous participant has to say about this course:
“I was very pleased with the training provided. Not only was the training itself very useful and informative, but the lectures added to the training and education provided. The hands-on training with instruction provided by experts fostered a wonderful environment of learning.” – Field School Student
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tERMS & DETAILED INFORMATION
If you’re coming on one of our holidays and would like to bring a friend, partner, or member of your family, then we have you (and them!) covered. Accompanying guests will enjoy full board catering and shared accommodation with you. We also have a full programme of day trips and activities on offer for them. Please add them and day trips at the checkout stage.
How to book
To book online, please click on your preferred date above.
For any questions or to book direct please call 01877 382 991 or email mail@gartmorehouse.com
If you have any questions, you may like to take a look at our FAQs but if you have any further queries, please contact our team directly.
TERMS & CONDITIONS OF BOOKING
To confirm your holiday:
A non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
Payment of your holiday:
The balance of your payment must be received no later than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement of your holiday. In the case of non-payment, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and any cancellation fees will apply.
If you cancel your booking:
All deposits are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your booking up to 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, we will refund any monies paid, less your deposit. If you cancel less than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, no refund will be given.
We do advise you to take out holiday insurance for this reason.
More Reviews...
Highly structured field school with professionals and other passionate archaeologists allowed for lots of learning of a multitude of skills. I learned more than I thought I would.
Previous Participant
Field School Student
The field school offered a fantastic balance of in field work and seminar style teaching. The care and attention from instructors was incredible, from meals to personal instruction they really cared about the quality of the time here spent by the participants
Previous Participant
Field School Student
The course was exceptional both in scope and value. The level of detail was extraordinary.
Previous Participant
Field School Student
Please note: The above reviews come from past workshops and courses run by the tutor out with Gartmore House.
Your Course Tutor: Ian Hill
Your tutor is Ian Hill, a professional archaeologist based in the Scottish Borders, who has been working on archaeological sites for twenty years. Ian’s company, Heritage & Archaeological Research Practice, have been providing unique training experiences and community orientated archaeological projects since 2011, and aims to promote and enhance public understanding and awareness of archaeological and cultural heritage issues.
Ian has worked on archaeological sites all over the world, but the Scottish landscape of the last 1,000 years is where his passion lies, and Gartmore House and grounds fall perfectly into his area of interest.
Faq
Where can I find out more about the course?
If you need any further information about your course that is not on our website, please get in contact with us and we can provide you with the tutor’s contact details who can assist with your query.
What do I need to bring on my art, craft and activity break?
Your required kit list for your specific break is shown on each course’s webpage. Your tutor will also be in contact with you, prior to your course to confirm kit lists and questions you have.
Should you have any queries, then please feel free to contact us.
What is the art, craft and activity holiday booking terms and conditions?
To confirm your holiday a non-refundable 25% deposit is required to secure your booking.
The balance of your payment must be received no later than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement of your holiday. In the case of non-payment, we reserve the right to cancel your booking and any cancellation fees will apply.
All deposits are non-refundable. Should you need to cancel your booking up to 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, we will refund any monies paid, less your deposit. If you cancel less than 3 months (90 days) prior to the commencement date, no refund will be given.
Holidays are subject to availability and subject to change. There is a minimum number of guests required to run each course. If a course is cancelled due to low numbers, you may transfer any monies paid to an alternative date or a full refund will be issued. We do advise you to take out holiday insurance for this reason.
What time do your transfer services for the art, craft & activity holidays operate?
We offer a complimentary transfer services to and from Stirling train station. Collection is at 3:30pm from the station on the day of arrival, and our drop-off service departs from Gartmore House at 9:15 am on day of departure.
The closest airports to us are Glasgow and Edinburgh airports. If you require a transfer to and/or from either airport, please select this option at the time of booking. Transfers to/from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports are available at an additional cost. After booking your flights, please update your Customer Portal with the time you wish to be collected from the airport on the day of arrival and the time of collection at Gartmore House, returning to the airport, on the day of departure. Please allow 60 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Glasgow Airport, or 90 minutes for your transfer between Gartmore House and Edinburgh Airport.
Can I bring a partner/friend to stay with me while I am on an art, craft or activity break?
If you’re coming on one of our art, craft or activity holidays and would like to bring a friend, partner, or member of your family, then we have you (and them!) covered. Accompanying guests will enjoy full board catering and shared accommodation with you. Please add them at the checkout stage.
Spots on this course are limited!
Book your spot now and join us at Gartmore House. We are confident it will deepen your understanding of archaeology.