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The Chalet, Knockfarrell
02 June 2013
Many people walk up to Knockfarrell between Dingwall and Strathpeffer to appreciate the impressive remains of a large Iron Age hillfort (see Site of the Month September 2010). But striding up the hill...Full Story
Neacrath Bridge, Tomatin
02 May 2013
This bridge from Tomatin is one of over 1,000 bridges Thomas Telford built in the Highlands in the early 1800s. The impact of Thomas Telford (1757-1834) in the Highlands was enormous. He laid the b...Full Story
Ormond Castle
01 April 2013
On a hill outside of Avoch on the Black Isle is a mound surmounted now by a cairn and flagpole. This is the site of Ormond Castle, a little understood Medieval enclosure castle. It is traditiona...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 >>