ARCH - Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands

Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH) runs exciting heritage projects for people across the Highlands.

Our courses are welcoming and open to all, and our experienced tutors make sure that everyone can get involved no matter what level of archaeological knowledge and ability they have.

ARCH courses are all about learning, recording and participating.We do this in a number of ways including classroom learning, practical outdoor sessions, group project work, or via a virtual community on this website.  We hope to inspire and enthuse all we come in contact with, so that everyone will take ownership and pride in their local heritage.

Courses often result in new information about local heritage which we put up on TheHighland Council Historic Environment Record (HER), which just goes to show that celebrating local heritage is not only fun but valuable too. 

Explore this website to find:

• ARCH courses - what's on now and some past projects
• Events run by ARCH and other groups throughout the Highlands. If you would like to publicise your events, please contact us!
• publications from ARCH projects.
• A forum for asking questions and discussing issues relating to our heritage. 
• A blog from our summer dig at Foulis and other ARCH activities

and much more!

We want this website to be interesting, stimulating, and useful for anyone interested in their heritage, from the distant past to yesterday! So contact us if you have suggestions, corrections, ideas or information to add.