Moray history: Iron Age village found near Elgin
An open invitation has been extended this weekend to look around a 2000-year-old Iron Age village that's been uncovered near Elgin by archaeologists.
The public are being asked along to the site at Lochinver Quarry this Saturday.
Evidence of some of the earliest ironworking in Scotland has been discovered there.
And, as well as the chance to examine some of the finds, there'll be the to look opportunity to view a working reconstruction of an Iron Age furnace.
The site, which is to the south-west of Elgin on the way to Miltonduff, will be open from 10am-4am, with the last entry at 3pm.
Parking and admission is free, but there is no access for wheelchairs or facilities for pets.
Sturdy footwear and sunglasses are recommended.
The open day has been organised by Archaeological Research Serves ltd.
The GoogleMap coordinates for the site are 57.630906, -3.366617
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