Institute for Northern Studies
The Institute for Northern Studies is a hub for world-class research and teaching on all aspects of the culture, heritage, and history of the Highlands and Islands, including their wider connections across the world.

Study with us starting January or September
- HE Cert Highland Heritage for Tourism
- BA (Hons) Culture & Heritage,
- MLitt Highlands & Islands Literature,
- MLitt Island Studies,
- MLitt Scottish Heritage,
- MLitt Early Modern European Studies
- MLitt Viking Studies .
- Displaying the Past: Museum Studies Short Course
Contact us to find out how to apply.
Phone: 01856569300
Email: ins@uhi.ac.uk
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INS Professor Delivers Annual Public Lecture at Queen’s University Belfast
INS Professor Delivers Annual Public Lecture at Queen’s University Belfast
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How to contact us
Get in touch with us if you want to discuss applying for courses, if you are thinking about research or consulting us on a project.
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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