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Macehead from Heights of Brae near Dingwall
01 January 2013
This polished stone object with a hole bored through it was reportedly found at the Heights of Brae near Dingwall. It is part of the Dr William MacLean collection which comprises a range of objects co...Full Story
Pigs jaw found at Foulis
01 December 2012
This is an example of an artefact which appears to be quite uninspiring. It’s not a shiny trinket or an exquisite handmade item. But it is evocative none-the-less, as it represents a living crea...Full Story
Stittenham Bronze Age axehead mould
05 November 2012
This two part mould for casting bronze axeheads was one of two found at Stittenham in Easter Ross in 1847 along with remains of a smelting furnace. It is made of steatite, and dates to the late Bronze...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The latest online display available on the website is Dingwall Station, originally made du...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 >>