Home to museums, country parks, and even a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there’s plenty of archaeological stories to explore in South Lanarkshire.
Author: Julianne McGraw
Top Five Metal Detecting Finds in Scotland You May Not Have Heard Of
Metal detecting is becoming increasingly popular in Scotland
Scotland’s International Connections Unearthed this Summer
The Scotland Digs 2024: International Connections campaign showcased the country’s world-leading archaeology
Poisonous Wool, Silk Routes and Fast Fashion: Stories from Scotland’s Archaeological Textiles
Due to Scotland’s temperate climate, textiles from the past are rare finds for archaeologists.
What Can Archaeology Tell Us About Prehistoric Migration in Scotland?
Migration has been a hot topic in archaeology since its beginnings.
Cream of the Crop: What Are Cropmarks and Why Are They Important?
What do you think of when you hear the word “cropmark”? And what have cropmarks got to do with archaeology?
Top Four Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in Inverclyde
Dig into a Bronze Age house, Roman fortlet, medieval castle and more in the “mouth of the Clyde”.
What do the Pictish Symbols on Scotland’s Carved Stones Mean?
The most visible legacy of the Picts is their enigmatic carved stones, which are one of the most iconic symbols of Scotland’s early medieval past. But who made these stones?
Top Five Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in East Lothian
Stories of burning halls, Viking burials and Scotland’s first railway are just some of the fascinating tales
Ag lorg Coimhearsnachd Ghàidhealach Chaillte às ùr (GHÀIDHLIG)
Ann an 1820, thàinig beatha ann am baile beag air a’ Ghàidhealtachd far an robh daoine air a bhith a’ fuireach bho dheireadh Linn ùr na Cloiche – gu crìch mar thoradh air Fuadaichean le Clann ’ic Coinnich a’ Chùil.
Rediscovering a Lost Highland Community
In 1820, 5,000 years of occupation of a Highland settlement site – dating back to the late Neolithic era – came to an end with the Clearances by the MacKenzies of Coul.
Who Were the Vikings?
You may know that the Vikings weren’t all horned helmet-wearing warriors on dragon-headed longships
