Institute for Northern Studies
We are internationally renowned for our innovative undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research programmes in Culture and Heritage, Orkney and Shetland Studies, Highlands and Islands Literature, Scottish Heritage, Viking Studies and Island Studies.
INS led the UHI Area Studies submission to REF 2021 which came 1st in Scotland overall and 1st equal in the UK for research impact.

Study with us this September
Our BA (Hons) Culture & Heritage, MLitt Highlands & Islands Literature, MLitt Island Studies, MLitt Orkney & Shetland Studies, MLitt Scottish Heritage, and MLitt Viking Studies all start this September. Contact us to find out how to apply.
- Phone: 01856569300
- Email: ins@uhi.ac.uk
News
New book from Institute for Northern Studies book series The North Atlantic World
UHI Argyll Higher Education Student of the Year 2023, Runner Up – Paula Loughery
Islands Matter Faroes and Shetland Research Symposium, Online 22 September 1pm

INS led the UHI Area Studies submission to REF 2021 which came 1st in Scotland overall and 1st equal in the UK for research impact.
REF Results 2021