About ARCH
Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH) was set up in January 2009 to provide a range of exciting and innovative community archaeology projects. It will provide opportunities to encourage people with diverse interests and abilities in the Highlands to learn about, record and participate in celebrating and increasing knowledge of their local heritage. ARCH will do this in a number of ways including classroom learning, practical outdoor sessions, group project work, or via a virtual community.
ARCH is a registered Scottish Charity (No. SC040624) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (Company No. 353054). The Board Members are:
Graham Clark
Carolyn Samsin
High Life Highland advisor : Lorna Cruickshank, Independent Museums Advisor
Susan Kruse, Learning and Development Manager is employed by ARCH on many of the projects. ARCH works with archaeology and heritage associates with experience in all aspects of community archaeology, including adult learning, youth work with Young Archaeologists' Clubs, archival work, excavation and survey, museum skills, and community outreach.
Latest News...
03/05/2020 - Things to do during lockdown
By request - a repeat of the April Newsflash What strange and difficult times! I hope e... More >>
09/12/2019 - Experimental Archaeology Learning Materials now available online
A suite of learning materials focussing on the Experimental Archaeology loans boxes is now... More >>
16/01/2019 - The Return of Find & Site of the Month
After a long gap, the Find and Site of the Month returns to the website. Over the next mon... More >>
Site of the Month
01/05/2020 - Portmahomack: Settlement and Monastery
Even before the excavations of 1997-2007 by Martin Carver, it was clear that the site arou... More >>
Find of the Month
01/05/2020 - Medieval boot and hose from Portmahomack
Boots and hose during excavation Reproduced with permission from Carver et al 2016. ... More >>