Historic Scotland rangers prepare for 2007
 Historic Scotland’s Orkney Ranger Service organised walks, talks and other activities for more than 2,000 people in the past year.
The rangers are hoping the year ahead will prove just as successful and plan to continue the walks when the new season starts at Easter.
They will use the annual Historic Scotland Free Weekend, on 21 and 22 April, to invite hoteliers and bed and breakfast owners along to experience the walks for themselves.
Ranger Elaine Clarke said: ‘We were delighted the guided walks were so popular last year and we hope to improve on that success this year.
"Visiting the Ring of Brodgar is a truly captivating experience, and the guided tours are a great opportunity for people to gain a real sense of understanding about the site. In inviting hoteliers and B&B owners along to try the walk for themselves we hope they will then recommend it to their guests.’
Other Orkney ranger events planned for 2007 include talks at the Cuween and Wideford Hill chambered cairns.
As well as the walks, the rangers, who are funded by Historic Scotland and SNH, did talks for 169 people. They also worked on a variety of other activities, such as school visits, involving more than 400 others.
Historic Scotland Orkney Events 2007
ON THE WILD SIDE
Ring of Brodgar, Orkney
April, May, September, October, November and December - Thursdays
June, July and August- Daily
Guided walks. Explore the area around the Ring of Brodgar with the WHS Ranger Service.
1.00 pm
Booking not required. Outdoor clothing and footwear
advisable. Meet in the car park. Suitable for all ages.
ALL SITES
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 April
OPEN WEEKEND
The Open Weekend is your chance to enjoy Scotland’s finest and most famous castles, abbeys and ancient monuments for FREE. It is one of the biggest events in the Historic Scotland calendar and lets tens of thousands of visitors make great savings at more than 70 sites including Edinburgh, Stirling and Urquhart Castles. 15 MONTHS FOR 12 MEMBERSHIP OFFER. Join as a member of Historic Scotland during the Open Weekend and we’ll give you 15 months for the price of 12 when you join by monthly or annual direct debit at any of our sites. Membership benefits include free access to all Historic Scotland properties and daytime events in this brochure plus 20% discount in our shops.
Call 0131 668 8800 for details or visit the website at www.historic-scotland.gov.uk.
During the Open Weekend all properties will be open from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm unless otherwise stated.
SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH
Across the country this month events and activities are being held to help explain some of the processes and discoveries uncovered by archaeology:
NOLTLAND Castle, Westray, Orkney
Saturday 8 September
Join the WHS rangers and find out more about this remarkable building in the North Isles built between 1560 and 1573.
For more information please telephone 01856 841732.
SCAPA Flow
Friday 14 September
The German High Seas Fleet
Join Bobby Forbes and Philip Roberson to hear about pioneering underwater sonar surveys on the seven remaining wrecks of the German High Seas Fleet, scuttled in Scapa Flow in 1919.
Booking essential.
ALL SITES
KIDS GO FREE
For the whole of October, Historic Scotland is repeating its amazingly popular Kids Go Free offer. Children will be allowed free entry into all Historic Scotland paid attractions, and with over 70 of them across Scotland, the only challenge will be fitting them all into 31 days!
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