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Pin from Avielochan
01 April 2012
This copper alloy (bronze) pin was said to have been found under a cairn at Avielochan in Strathspey. The head of the pin is decorated with lines in a cruciform pattern. The shape and decoration sugge...Full Story
Foulis Musket Balls
01 March 2012
During the summer of 2011 ARCH were involved in an excavation at Foulis where a variety of interesting finds were made. Some of the finds were located by metal detecting survey that took place in ...Full Story
Medieval strap end from Ashaig
01 February 2012
This strap end was found in a rabbit burrow at the old chapel site of Ashaig on Skye. It is copper alloy, decorated on both sides with pellet, interlace and foliate based designs. The decoration sugge...Full Story
Latest News...
27/01/2026 - Highland Heritage Day 2026 - Booking form and timetable available
This year's Highland Heritage Day will take place on Saturday 14th March at Dingwall A... More >>
10/01/2026 - New online Display: Norwegians in Edderton, Tain and Nigg areas in WWII
The results from the ARCH project exploring the Norwegians in Edderton, Tain and Nigg in W... More >>
12/08/2025 - ARCH August 2025 Newsletter now available
The August 2025 ARCH newsletter is now available to download from the Library. It contains... 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 >>