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Raigmore Neolithic house and Bronze Age cairn
03 January 2019
When the A9 was being upgraded in the 1970s, a cairn was excavated, and then moved to behind Raigmore Community Centre. The first phase of the site is represented by some pits with grooved ware potter...Full Story
Ardersier Toll House
02 March 2014
At the entrance to Ardersier village, travelling from Inverness towards Fort George, the first building within the village limits was built as a tollhouse for the parliamentary road built in the early...Full Story
Inverness Poorhouse
01 January 2014
This building was built as a poorhouse at Hilton, Inverness between 1859 and 1861 at a cost of c. £6,000. It was used to rehouse ‘inmates’ from the overcrowded Dunbar’s Hospita...Full Story
Latest News...
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 >>