DISCOVER WELL PRESERVED ARCHAEOLOGICAL MONUMENTS AND LANDSCAPES, AND THE OUTSTANDING NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE REGION WITH OUR PROFESSIONAL ARCHAEOLOGISTS AND TOUR LEADERS...OR TAKE A MORE PRACTICAL APPROACH ON YOUR HOLIDAY TO ASSIST US WITH ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF NEW SITES AND THEIR ENVIRONS.

The Skye and Lochalsh area has a high density of archaeological sites and monuments relating to the prehistoric and historic periods, ranging from Mesolithic flint scatters and shell middens to the deserted settlements of the Clearances.  The area also has a diverse range of industrial sites from the later historic period including marble quarries and diatomite workings.  The agricultural practices that have helped to shape these landscapes and the clearing of large tracts of land during the 18th and 19th centuries to provide grazing for sheep, has resulted in the unique preservation of the archaeological heritage of the region.

West Coast Archaeological Services (WCAS) are dedicated to offering high-quality special interest holidays in this beautiful region of the Highlands & Islands of Scotland.  Our programme of holidays is designed to provide a rewarding and enjoyable experience with an educative content, while allowing you to experience the wider cultural heritage of the area.