Iron Age

“Welcome, wild heart, to the Earth Kin Hearth… can you hear the voices of the old ones whispering the ancient stories on the wind? Can you smell the ghosts of the sacred herbs lingering in the air? Can you feel the pulse of the holy drums echoing beneath your feet…?

We thought you might. It’s no coincidence you’ve come here. . .”

Gather in the Great Roundhouse at Butser Ancient Farm as we mark the shortest day of the year with an afternoon of storytelling and meditation led by Woodland Bard Jonathon Huet. 

During a craft weekend you will discover special historical crafts from earlier times, from prehistory to the Middle Ages. There are several historical residents working with their hands, for example: 

Part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival!

Celebrate the harvest on Loch Tay with our Great Iron Age Bake Off. Take on the role of a judge and decide which of our teams' dishes is the best!

Taste various ancient delicacies, from smoked Loch Tay Trout, to baked honey cakes, stewed wild fruits, fresh whipped cream and new cheeses. Bog butter on toast anyone?

Celebrate the ancient new year, and the night when the barrier between the spirit worlds and ours is most connected. Explore the history of Samhain, and the archaeology, fire, magic and mystery of this special night. Wander through the Samhain fires, play Halloween games, and have your fortune told by Miss Fortune.

RSPB Arne invite you to join them for a fun Iron Age weekend. We have the brilliant team from the Ancient technology Centre with us giving people of all ages the chance take part in ancient and traditional crafts.

Please join us for a weekend of fun and learning!