Our research
Before the founding of the Centre in 2005, no university history department had focused its research in, on, and for the Highlands and Islands. Since then, we have grown to become a leading group dedicated to research into the region’s past, as well as into broader regional, transregional, national and global histories.
We take part in research, knowledge exchange and public engagement in medieval, early modern and modern history - unique within a Scottish context. A key focus is on the land and people of the Scottish Highlands, and we host the online report of the Napier Commission, one of the most significant sources for the Highland Clearances. We are also influencing regional and national cultural bodies and institutions through our public history research collaborations, and have an increasing presence in coastal history and research into empire.
Small Projects and Consultancy
Small Projects and Consultancy
The UHI Centre for History is delighted to be able to offer a wide variety of services to external bodies, including giving talks to heritage bodies, supporting summer schools, carrying out small scale research projects and so on. We have a dedicated and professional team with research expertise into the region’s past, as well as into broader regional, transregional, national and global histories. We take part in research, knowledge exchange and public engagement in medieval, early modern and modern history.
Consultancy Rates 2025/26
Short talks and Events
Depending on the event, an honorarium may be charged, along with travel expenses at UHI’s standard mileage rate. This will be discussed between the host organisation and the relevant member of the Centre for History team.
Consultancy and small projects
The standard consultancy rate for an academic from the Department of History working on small projects has been set at £450+VAT per day (standard working day: 7 hours), with an hourly rate of £70+VAT for under 7 hours.
If an organisation requests a specific member of staff to undertake the work, and that member of staff is at Reader or Professor grade, an additional supplement per day will be charged.
There may be a charge for travel time, depending on location of event. Any purchases required for the project will be charged to the organisation at cost, and travel expenses will be charged at cost or at UHI’s standard mileage rate.
Please get in touch via history@uhi.ac.uk – we would be very happy to discuss your needs!