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Steatite Vessels
25 July 2022
These stone vessels, many with handles, were found at a variety of sites in Sutherland and are now on display at Dunrobin Castle Museum. They have been variously interpreted as lamps or cups, and are ...Full Story
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
Latest News...
02/11/2023 - Highland Heritage Course now starting 8th Nov
The Highland Heritage Course will now start on Wednesday 8th November, 10:30-12:30 at Duth... More >>
23/10/2023 - New ARCH Course: Highland Heritage - from Flint Scatters to Farmsteads
With the publication of the Highland Regional ScARF in 2022, an up-to-date overview of Hig... More >>
28/09/2023 - HAF 2023: over 100 events and exhibitions to explore
The 2023 Highland Archaelogy Festival is in full swing - with over 100 events and exhibiti... 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
These stone vessels, many with handles, were found at a variety of sites in Sutherland and... More >>