Picture: Bobby Friel
Excavation Iron Age Swartigill

Give archaeology a go – volunteer opportunities at this summer’s Swartigill dig

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Volunteer opportunities available at the Burn of Swartigill excavation, Caithness, in August and September.
Picture: Bobby Friel
Archaeologists, students and volunteers at the ORCA-led excavation at Swartgill, Caithness. (Bobby Friel)

Have you ever fancied getting involved in an archaeological dig? Now’s your chance.

Excavation at the Burn of Swartigill Iron Age site, in Caithness, resumes on August 14, and runs until September 8.

The project, a collaboration between the UHI Archaeology Institute and the Yarrows Heritage Trust, is now looking to hear from anyone interested in taking part.  

Volunteers of all levels of experience are welcome, and should contact enquiries.orca@uhi.ac.uk or heritage@yarrowsheritagetrust.co.uk to find out how to get involved.