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Bronze Age gold ring from Cromarty
04 February 2019
This fragment of a small gold ring was found near Cromarty. It probably dates to the Late Bronze Age (c. 1000-800 BC). Similar objects are found in gold or, as this case, copper alloy wrapped with gol...Full Story
Jadeitite axehead from the shore of the River Spean
03 January 2019
This Neolithic stone axehead was found on the shore of the River Spean in 1890 and is presently on display at the West Highland Museum in Fort William. It is made from jadeitite (commonly known as jad...Full Story
Heights of Fodderty cup and ring marked stone
27 February 2014
In 2006 Susan Kruse of ARCH discovered a fine cup and ring marked stone on the Heights of Fodderty between Dingwall and Strathpeffer. The stone has fine cup and ring mark decoration pecked into i...Full Story
Latest News...
30/03/2025 - Dingwall Station Online display
The latest online display available on the website is Dingwall Station, originally made du... More >>
27/02/2025 - ARCH February 2025 Newsletter now available
The February 2025 ARCH Newsletter is now available to download from the Library on the ARC... More >>
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 >>
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 >>