Named for the period when we first see the use of iron tools, the Iron Age was a time of great change in Scotland.
Author: Julianne McGraw
Partying like the Viking Earls in Orkney: What Can Archaeology Tell Us?
Feasting is mentioned no less than twenty times in the Saga of the Orkney Earls (Orkneyinga Saga), at various venues across the islands of Orkney and with different functions – the sealing of deals, the exchange of gifts, the consolidation of friendships and treaties. And all of these activities were accompanied by copious drinking and…
Top Six Modern (Post-Medieval) Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in Scotland
Are archaeologists only interested in sites from thousands of years ago? While ancient places can be thrilling to investigate, experts are also keen to explore material remains from as recently as the 1500s to the present day, which covers everything from illicit whisky distilling to football stadiums.
Am I Related to a Viking? The Reliability of Genetic Ancestry Testing
Sharp drops in the costs of DNA sequencing in the last fifteen years have driven radical developments in the way we use genetics to investigate the past. But what exactly can genetic ancestry testing tell us about historic peoples and ourselves?
Four of the Best Archaeological Sites and Discoveries from Bronze Age Scotland
Scotland’s Bronze Age began approximately 4,500 years ago with the first evidence of copper tools and ended around 2,800 years ago (2,500 BC to 800 BC) with the first evidence of iron tools.
How to Have a Climate-Friendly Archaeology Experience in Scotland
Whether you’re attending a dig open day, helping out with fieldwork or visiting an excavated site, there’s plenty of ways to reduce your impact on the environment.
Why Do Scotland’s Archaeological Sites, Artefacts and Monuments Need Protecting?
People have been living on the land that is now called Scotland for over 14,000 years and many left behind sites, artefacts and monuments which can reveal more about their story. Today, many of these are legally protected, but that hasn’t always been the case.
Investigate Ancient Rock Art, a Medieval Friary, an “Industrial Ghost Town” and More This Summer as Part of Scotland Digs 2022
The Scotland Digs 2022 campaign is celebrating the country’s world-class archaeology this summer from Shetland to Dumfries & Galloway.
Recording, conservation and display: Episodes in the continuing life of a 3,000-year-old logboat from the River Tay
Ever wondered what happens to an artefact once it’s been discovered? Just like before it became buried, each find goes on its own journey once it’s above ground, and there can be numerous different outcomes for material remains from the past.
Top Eight Archaeological Sites and Discoveries from Neolithic Scotland
The way of life for people living in the land we now know as Scotland was completely transformed in the Neolithic period.
Top Four Archaeological Sites in the Scottish Borders
Iron Age complexes, Roman forts, medieval abbeys and more await in the Borders!
Outstanding Lesser-known Archaeological Sites in Orkney
You’re probably familiar with some of the titans of Orkney’s archaeological landscape such as the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae, but what about the less famous gems?
