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Culbin Beads
01 April 2011
Culbin has been described by antiquarians and archaeologists as ‘one of the richest archaeological fields in Scotland (Callander 1916).’ Over 29 500 finds from Culbin are held at the Natio...Full Story
Early Bronze Age axehead from Auldearn
01 March 2011
This heavily worn bronze axehead was recently found at Auldearn near Nairn. It is a type from the early Bronze Age (c. 2250-c. 1900 BC), cast in open moulds such as those found at nearby Culbin Sands....Full Story
Curling Stones from Tomatin
01 February 2011
These curling stones were used on Tomatin’s curling pond. The sport of curling dates back to late medieval times. By the second half of the 19th century it was Scotland’s most popular spor...Full Story
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The latest online display available on the website is Dingwall Station, originally made du...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 >>