Cromarty Medieval Burgh Community Archaeology Project
The Cromarty Medieval Burgh Community Archaeology Project is a community-based archaeological research project that focuses on the history and archaeology of the Royal Burgh of Cromarty from the burgh's foundation around 1266 AD to 1880 AD. Through a programme of events, training and excavation, the project will provide opportunities for the children, youth and adults of Cromarty and the Black Isle (and visitors!) to engage with their heritage by discovering and learning more about the origins of the town.
The heart of this project is in the local community. Without the drive and enthusiasm of volunteers and visitors, this project would not have been possible.
Special thanks to the Cromarty Courthouse Museum for their help and cooperation.
The Cromarty Medieval Burgh Community Archaeology Project is grateful to the support from our funders, who enabled a 3 year programme of excavations, 2014-2016, and subsequent post-excavation analysis, interpretation and publication:
The National Lottery through the Heritage Lottery Fund
Art Fund and the Headley Trust
The Cromarty Trust
The Highland Council Black Isle Ward
Hunter Archaeological & Historical Trust
The Cromarty Medieval Burgh Community Project started with a pilot study in 2013, which was made possible by grants and support from:
Archaeology Scotland Black Isle Engineering Services Catherine Mackichan Trust
Cromarty Firth Port Authority The Cromarty Trust Global Energy Nigg Limited
The Highland Council Hunter Archaeological Trust Nigg Energy Park
Special thanks to NOSAS and ARCH for the loan of equipment and to the Cromarty Arts Trust for providing the use of the Cromarty Stables.
