Bannockburn House in Stirlingshire may be well known for its connections to Bonnie Prince Charlie, but the 17th-century mansion is also home to a rare visible example of an early mine shaft which was uncovered with the help of local volunteers.
Author: Julianne McGraw
Five of Scotland’s Most Amazing Archaeological Discoveries from 2023
A possible Neolithic “hall”, a Bronze Age ritual cremation cemetery, and an “elite” Iron Age hillfort are among the most ground-breaking finds.
The Best Scottish Archaeology Gift Guide
Wondering what to buy for the person who has everything (and also happens to love Scotland’s past)? We’ve created a handy list to help you finish your shopping while supporting Scottish charities and community heritage projects.
First Neolithic Crannog on Mainland Scotland? Evidence May Have Been Revealed in the Highlands
Analysis of sediment material taken to investigate an Iron Age crannog in Assynt has revealed that there was human activity in the same spot, more than 2,500 years earlier, during the Neolithic (4100-2500 BCE).
Archaeological Digs in Scotland | 2024 Edition
Want to volunteer or visit an excavation in 2024? We’re rounding up the best free (or low-cost) archaeology opportunities from across the country
Top Lesser-Known Archaeological Sites in West Lothian
You may have heard of the famous historic West Lothian sites of Linlithgow Palace, Cairnpapple Hill and Blackness Castle, but did you know about these other archaeological gems in the area?
Who Were the Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers Who Occupied Scotland’s Mountains?
Only a small number of prehistoric hunter-gatherer sites in the Scottish mountains have been excavated so far, but they show us the diversity of ways that these people lived in these landscapes over 6,000 years ago.
What Happens When a Mesolithic Site is Found in the Scottish Mountains?
Most of the archaeological evidence we have of prehistoric hunter-gatherers who occupied Scottish mountains over 6,000 years ago is first identified as a few stone tools, eroding from a footpath or watercourse.
From Stone Tools to Tartan: Archaeology Covering 6,000 Years of Scotland’s Past Attracts Thousands This Summer
Our Scotland Digs 2023: Free Days Out campaign showcased the country’s world-class archaeology and more than 20 free events from Shetland to Dumfries & Galloway.
It’s a bloody shame! Archaeological evidence of menstruation in the past
While menstruation is part of life for approximately 26% of the world’s adult population, with roughly 800 million people menstruating every day, it’s rarely considered within archaeological studies.
What Are Watching Briefs and What Have They Uncovered in Scotland?
What do you think of when you hear the words “archaeological site”? The Antonine Wall? Skara Brae? Tursachan Chalanais (the Callanais Stones)? How about the building site down the street? Or the house extension next door?
What are Archaeological Desk-Based Assessments and What Have They Uncovered in Scotland?
Archaeology doesn’t begin when the shovel hits the ground. Indeed, it’s possible to study historic features in the landscape without even kneeling down! Lachlan McKeggie, Director of Highland Archaeological Services, lifts the lid on one form of archaeological investigation – desk-based assessments.
