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:
Hilary Lawson (Chairperson)
Allan Mackenzie (Company Secretary)
Sandra Bain
Alasdair Cameron
Alastair Morton Cait McCullagh
Lynn Fraser
ARCH employs 2 full time Project Officers:
Susan Kruse
Cathy MacIver
Together they provide 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.
We also employ a part-time administrator - Bernadette George, part-time outreach worker - Caroline Vawdrey and our financial accounting is overseen by Melissa.
ARCH is currently working on a number of projects, but also works with other groups to provide community learning opportunities.
Latest News...
26/01/2012 - Inverness museum looking for assistant curator
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19/01/2012 - Remembering Hidden Tain
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Site of the Month
01/02/2012 - Sleeper building from Boat of Garten
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Find of the Month
01/02/2012 - Medieval strap end from Ashaig
This strap end was found in a rabbit burrow at the old chapel site of Ashaig on Skye. It i... More >>