“Ach bhiodh beagan blàthachadh na cruinne math dhuinn an seo ann an Alba, nach biodh?” Mas e seo na smaoinich thu nuair a chunnaic thu tiotal an artaigeil seo, na gabh dragh – seo na chanas a’ mhòr-chuid nuair a chì iad na faclan “atharrachadh gnàth-shìde” agus “Alba” san aon t-seantans.
Author: Julianne McGraw
Climate Change and Scotland’s Heritage: What You Need to Know
“But we could really use some global warming up in Scotland, right?!” If this was your response to the title of this article, don’t worry – most people offer this line when they see the words “climate change” and “Scotland” in the same sentence.
Uncovering Black History Through Scottish Archaeology
Black people have lived in Scotland for thousands of years and recent archaeological work is helping to unearth and explore some of their stories.
Làraichean arc-eòlais a dh’fheumas tu fhaicinn ann an Uibhist (GHÀIDHLIG)
Tha Uibhist sna h-Eileanan Siar na dachaigh do chuid de na làraichean arc-eòlais as iongantaiche ann an Alba, ach chan eil mìneachadh air an làraich aig tòrr aca agus chan eil mòran ri fhaicinn aig cuid aca aig an àm seo.
Must-See Archaeological Sites in Uibhist (Uist)
Uibhist in Na h-Eileanan Siar (the Western Isles) is home to some of the most spectacular archaeological sites in Scotland, although many lack upstanding remains or on-site interpretation. But an exciting digital project has met these challenges head-on by launching a mobile app.
A Hebridean Highway? Water Travel in Prehistoric Scotland
Artefacts can tell us a lot about the lives of the people who made and used them, including how they travelled and passed around ideas. This is particularly important when investigating people in the prehistoric period (around 2,000 years ago and beyond) because they don’t appear to have written anything down for us to find.
Stunning Photography Series Brings Scotland’s Summer Archaeology into Focus
Excavations at an estate with prehistoric origins, a ‘rare’ medieval burial ground and on the route of Scotland’s first railway have been captured by three photographers as part of a national campaign.
The Best Medieval Finds from Arbroath Abbey
A 700th anniversary is not like a number 7 bus. If you miss it, there won’t be another along in 20 minutes.
Whae Were the Pechts? (Scots)
The Pechts are best kent fur their byordinar symbol stanes, whit are tae be fund oot-through Scotland. Hooivver, recent research has brocht tae licht michtie new elite settlements and airtit oot Pechtish monasteries – forby, it has e’en gied us dates fur these ferlie stanes.
Who Were the Picts? (English)
The Picts are best known for their amazing symbol stones which can be found throughout Scotland. However, recent research has uncovered fantastic new elite settlements, discovered Pictish monasteries and even managed to provide dates for these famous stones.
Na làraichean arc-eòlais as fheàrr ann am Barraigh (GHÀIDHLIG)
Leac-chisteachan, barpannan seòmarach, tursachan, caistealan – ma tha thu ga iarraidh, gheibh thu ann am Barraigh e!
Top Archaeological Sites on Barra (English)
Prehistoric cist burials, chambered cairns, standing stones, castles – you want it, Barra’s got it.
