Water work and archaeology done

Vital works to secure the water network in the village of Kingussie are now complete with developments over archaeological finds from the site expected later this year.

The work, undertaken by Scottish Water in the Mill Road and High Street area of the village, was briefly interrupted due to the discovery in late November.

Human remains dating from the 16th Century including skulls, leg and arm bones are among findings along with foundations of a historic chapel on Mill Road.

It is believed these are linked with a pre-16th Century Carmelite friary.

Scottish Water project manager Ailsa Shaw said: “I would like to thank residents and road users for their patience and understanding while we were working.

“It’s exciting that our work will help an important part of the community’s story to be told – and we look forward to seeing the results of the archaeological follow-up work later in the year.”

A full report into the findings is expected later this year following the conclusion of the postexcavation analysis.

Steven Birch of West Coast Archaeology said: “What we found was the foundations of an early

“What we found was foundations of an early church”

church, with fragmentary burials placed within its walls, as was once common practice.”