Donation from the Diageo Safety Initiative
SWACS have received a donation from the DIAGEO safety initiative.
New geology showcase
Dr Katie Strang has created a new display in SWACS’ geology section.
Gun platform excavation
SWACS members were gathered last week investigating the gun platform that sits above the Caves
Monitoring Day 2024
We have been conducting our annual monitoring survey of the caves and surrounding site.
Visitor centre improvement completed
Building work has been taking place at the Terras Hall over the winter in preparation for our new season.
Gates temporarily closed
Due to storm damage to the site and subsequent safety risks we have had to temporarily close the gated areas of the caves.
New burials found at the caves
One complete and one partial burial have been found along the coast edge.
Scotland’s weather witches
Rowan Morrison wove together storm-raising folklore from Scotland and the true stories of women who were condemned as witches raising storms.
More site improvements made
In preparation for the installation of the protective grilles, the site was surveyed with a view to identifying any instability around the caves and potential hazards that needed to be addressed. One source of concern was the state of the containing wall above Court Cave and the trees that were
Clean-up Day at the Caves
Last weekend we cleaned up the beach and continued work on our Pictish garden.