Archaeology Institute is Scotland’s first

The University of the Highlands and Islands has announced the establishment of its new archaeology institute.

Growing from the original archaeology department at Orkney College UHI, and also including teaching staff based in Shetland and the Western Isles, the institute, says the UHI, will be the first of its kind in Scotland and aims to provide a world-class hub in the Highlands and Islands for innovative archaeological research, university education and lifelong learning in outstanding heritage environments.

“Our new Institute will further establish us at the forefront of archaeological research and education, not just in our area, but in Scotland and internationally,” said Professor Clive Mulholland, principal and vice-chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands.

“We want to create a vibrant international centre of excellence that aims to support local, regional and global communities to explore and promote their heritage. The forward thinking and interdisciplinary approaches to archaeological and heritage research and the worldwide links and collaborations already established by our excellent teaching and research staff have allowed us to take this bold step and make our mark on a worldwide stage.”