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Cruisie lamp in Dunrobin Castle Museum
10 April 2021
© Anne MacInnes Cruisie (or crusie) lamps were formed of two boat-shaped iron bowls placed one above the other. Oil, often from fish, sea bird, seals or whales in coastal regions, dripped ...Full Story
Medieval Sword Pommel from Sleat, Skye
02 March 2021
This cast copper alloy sword pommel was found on the Sleat peninsula of Skye. Its pommel is hollow, and open-sided up to around half of the body. It is slightly asymmetrical, suggesting crude manu...Full Story
Hilton of Cadboll Pictish Cross Slab
01 February 2021
The Hilton of Cadboll Pictish cross slab (MHG8546) is one of the finest Pictish carved stones from Scotland. Its story resonates on many levels – as a historical source for the time, as a study ...Full Story
Latest News...
02/05/2021 - FACET Project - now recruiting for 5 trainees
The ARCH FACET project is now live ... and we are currently recruiting for 5 trainees to d... More >>
05/11/2020 - Highland Regional ScARF consultation documents and videos
The first draft chapters, case studies and maps for the Highland Regional ScARF are now up... More >>
02/11/2020 - Donate to the ARCH FACET appeal and get free masks!
The ARCH FACET appeal has raised around £1500 so far! Many thanks! New: any contribu... 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
10/04/2021 - Cruisie lamp in Dunrobin Castle Museum
© Anne MacInnes Cruisie (or crusie) lamps were formed of two boat-shaped iron ... More >>