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Highland Historic Environment Record
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An online, publicly accessible record of the Highland's Historic Environment. Visit the Highland HER website here: http://her.highland.gov.uk

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We are in the final stages of preparing for this weekend's two-day Highland Archaeology Research Conference and we're feeling very excited for this!! We can't wait to welcome the speakers, stallholders and guests tomorrow- and still a few remaining tickets left!

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September 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The countdown is on... Is WWII where your interest lies? Get your ticket booked now to hear Susan Kruse of Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands talk to us about the Norwegian Army in the Highlands this Sunday!

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Photo Credit: Norwegian Riksarkivet & ARCH
September 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Excavations at Greenside Farm, Rosemarkie are PUBLISHED!! We can't wait to hear about the results this Saturday at the HAF conference- come along and hear this (and all our other talks!) and also have the opportunity to ask all your questions too!!

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Secrets of Rosemarkie Bronze Age hoard revealed |
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September 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
We are excited to be hosting an afternoon of talks presenting recent archaeological research from UHI at this year's HAF in just a couple of weeks- conference talks won't be recorded so be sure to book your tickets now to hear them!!

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September 12, 2025 at 2:05 PM
It's three weeks until the Highland Archaeology Festival Conference! Our talks program has been slightly revised- take a look and be sure to get your tickets now, these will only be available online this year and they are selling fast!!

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September 5, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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Hot off the press!! The report on the excavation at Windhill has been added to the HER... and if you want to know more, come to our annual HAF conference this September where Steven Birch will be giving a talk about the interim results. Ticket now available online!
August 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
We are excited to share this year's Highland Archaeology Festival conference programme!! Check out our fantastic speaker line up and get your ticket for the weekend booked- sales now live on Eventbrite!

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August 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
📣 📣 We are excited to share that our speakers for this year's annual HAF Conference are confirmed!! Watch this space for further HAF announcements and the launch of this year's talks programme!!
July 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
☀️☀️A very sunny site visit!☀️☀️Can you guess where this is?
July 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Fantastic news for Dunlichity Church!!

Are you planning a change of use for a church? Our Historic Environment Team is here to help! Whether you're exploring development ideas or need guidance on heritage considerations, don't hesitate to get in touch with any queries!
Church with Jacobite links to become heritage centre
Dunlichity Church was a gathering point for Jacobite soldiers before the Battle of Culloden.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
📣Clear your diaries!📣Our annual conference is on 27th and 28th September in Inverness. Our talks programme is almost full - but if you are interested in presenting or nominating a talk please get in touch with us ASAP so we can include you!

highlandarchaeologyfestival@gmail.com
June 18, 2025 at 11:17 AM
We're looking forward to hearing about this season's discoveries!!
June 17, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Another day, another hut circle discovery...or four!
June 9, 2025 at 9:36 AM
What a day and spot to be digging! Thanks to @nts-archaeology.bsky.social for yesterday's site tour of the Blackhouse at Doire nam Fuaran - a fantastic site and community excavation and we look forward to hearing about the results of the dig and adding them to the Highland HER!
May 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
An exceptional find from within the Highlands and highlighting the importance of the planning archaeology process!!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Prehistoric chariot wheel unearthed at Highland golf course
Archaeologists describe the find near Inverness as "rare".
www.bbc.co.uk
April 25, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Save the date! Planning for the 2025 Highland Archaeology Festival is underway with our Research Conference being held on 27th and 28th September!! If you would like to express interest in presenting a talk, poster session or display, get in touch with us at highlandarchaeologyfestival@gmail.com
April 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM