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Glencoe Archaeology Days 2026

The University of Glasgow Archaeology team and National Trust for Scotland, with the help of local volunteers, are returning this summer to investigate the archaeology of Glencoe.

Visit the settlement of Achnacon to observe the team at work excavating houses and fields from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Volunteer spaces are now full but visitors are still welcome to drop by the site from 5 to 7 July to talk to the experts and observe the fieldwork (no excavation will take place on 8 and 9 July).

Open Day

On 10 July join the team for an archaeology open day at the National Trust for Scotland Visitor centre in Glencoe. Enjoy storytelling, artefact handling, creative exhibitions and landscape tours.

While Dig It! takes every opportunity to ensure that this information is accurate, we advise that you contact the event organiser before attending the event to avoid disappointment. As “39% of transport emissions come from cars” according to Net Zero Nation, Dig It! also encourages you to walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport to arrive at this event if possible.

Image Credit: Derek Alexander FSAScot

Accessibility Information

Please wear sensible footwear and bring warm and waterproof layers.

Parking is available at nearby Glencoe Visitor Centre.

For further accessibility information, please contact the visitor centre and ask for information on the dig by phoning 01855811307.

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