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...
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 >>
03/01/2019 - Dates for the Diary!
The latest ARCH newsletter is now available in the ARCH Newsletters folder of the Library ... More >>
Site of the Month
02/01/2020 - Kingussie FriarySite of trench above the cemetery. Photo © Kirsty Cameron, Highland HER ... More >>
Find of the Month
02/01/2020 - Wooden Bowl from Loch a’ Ghlinne Bhig, Bracadale, Skye
This wooden bowl was discovered sometime between 1979-1981 during the construction of a fo... More >>