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...
08/09/2020 - A New ARCH Project - Can You Help?
A New ARCH project – Can you Help? For the last 11 years ARCH has been pioneering... More >>
03/05/2020 - Things to do during lockdown
By request - a repeat of the April Newsflash - and later newsflashes with other ideas now ... 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 >>
Site of the Month
01/10/2020 - WWI Detonator Store, Dalmore near Invergordon
This brick building is a rare survival of a WWI military building in the Highlands. It was... More >>
Find of the Month
01/10/2020 - The Poolewe Hoard
© NMS (Matt Knight) In 1877, a Bronze Age hoard of nine copper alloy artefacts... More >>