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Multi-period burial site at John o'Groats
02 October 2019
Photo courtesy Highland HER In 1989, building work at a factory site in John O’ Groats disturbed a significant quantity of human bone. Human remains had been reportedly found in the area ...Full Story
Four Caves at Geodha Smoo, Sutherland
01 September 2019
Photo: Highland HER The Geodha Smoo inlet near Durness, Sutherland, is home to a series of coastal caves. Four of these have been subject to limited excavation, which has provided valuable info...Full Story
Brotchie's Steading, Dunnet
01 August 2019
© Tim Holden, via HER Brotchie’s Steading is a ruined croft house situated just west of Dunnet Church in Caithness, on a platform dropping steeply away on the west side, east of a bu...Full Story
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05/09/2024 - Exploring Norwegians in the Contin area in WWII
Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH) is excited to launch a new community h... More >>
18/04/2024 - Community Engagement and Volunteering - tips for success
The Highland Heritage Day held in March 2024 was another great networking day, with over 8... More >>
10/04/2024 - Celebrating ARCH Day - 13th April in Strathpeffer
ARCH is now 15 years old! We’re having a series of Celebration Days in 2024, w... More >>
Site of the Month
10/04/2021 - Easter Raitts township
Easter Raitts township Photo: Highland HER Although the Highlands is dotted with de... More >>
Find of the Month
25/07/2022 - Steatite VesselsThese stone vessels, many with handles, were found at a variety of sites in Sutherland and... More >>