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17th Century Jaw harp from Dingwall
01 October 2011
This 17th century jaw harp (jew’s harp) is a recent metal detector find from Dingwall. Other examples with the distinctive triangular bow have been found in the Highlands from Dornoch and Fortro...Full Story
Dornoch Ring-money fragment
01 September 2011
This small silver fragment from an arming was found at Dornoch. It is a piece of Viking ‘ring-money’. These simple, undecorated penannular armrings could serve two functions. When complete...Full Story
Foulis Coin
01 August 2011
One of the finds from our recent excavation at Foulis was a Geroge III ‘bullhead’ coin. It was found in the initial metal detector survey by Eric Soane of the Highland Historical Search So...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 >>