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Pictish Pin from Golspie
04 November 2019
© National Museums of Scotland In 1974 a decorated gilt bronze pin was dug up in the garden of a resident in Golspie. This pin, subsequently donated to the NMS, was identified as a unique ...Full Story
Anglo-Saxon mount from Dornoch
02 October 2019
Photo © Crown Copyright Metal detecting in the area of Dornoch over the years has produced a great number of objects which have ranged in date from prehistory through to the modern day. In...Full Story
Dingwall Mercat Cross
01 September 2019
Mercat, or market, crosses were erected in Scottish towns marking where the rights to hold a market were granted by the monarch, bishop or baron. The date of the much worn Dingwall mercat cross is unk...Full Story
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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 >>
27/02/2024 - Funding awarded from NHLF for The Golspie Fishertown Project
We are delighted to announce that ARCH has secured funding from The National Heritage Lott... 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 >>