Archaeology Institute

World class archaeological research at the University of the Highlands and Islands

The University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute is a world-class teaching and research organisation dedicated to advancing our understanding of the historic environment through the creation, interpretation and dissemination of archaeological knowledge.

Contact the Institute

+44 (0)1856 569 000 or by email.

Orkney College UHI
East Road,
Kirkwall,
Orkney
KW15 1LX

Research

The UHI Archaeology Institute research dig at the Ness of Brodgar, Orkney

Explore our national and international research projects 

Study

UHI Archaeology Institute students at the Skaill Farmstead dig, Orkney

Check out our range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses. 

Staff

UHI Archaeology Lecturer Martin Carruthers

Meet our staff and check out their areas of research and expertise.

Teaching

PhD student working in the lab at Orkney College UHI

Discover our innovative approach to teaching.

Student Life

UHI Archaeology Institute students socialising in Kirkwall

Get involved with student life at UHI

Spotlight on Research

Antonia Thomas looking at rock art at the Ness of Brodgar

Each month we look at one particular element of our research

  • Archaeology blog

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