As the UK’s largest national park, the Cairngorms boasts hundreds of historic sites spanning thousands of years of human history. Across its 4,500 square kilometres, you can encounter many castles and forts with fascinating stories to tell, but it’s not all about what lies above the surface.
Destination Archaeology
Travel back into Scotland’s past with our guides to unmissable archaeological sites and discoveries by region
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?
Top Six Archaeological Sites to Visit in Fife
Home to world-class golf, award-winning whisky distilleries and Scotland’s oldest university, Fife also boasts a rich collection of archaeological stories.
Top Five Archaeological Sites in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen
This area of Scotland is home to the UK’s largest National Park, award-winning beaches, a ‘Granite City’ which boasts two Old Towns, and archaeological wonders that span over 4,000 years.
Top Five Archaeological Sites Around Falkirk
Prehistoric rock art, Roman forts and medieval castles await in the Falkirk area!
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.
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.
The remains of Kings and Saints in Dumfries and Galloway
A quiet county with a not-so-quiet history – the following stories behind these seven sites in Dumfries and Galloway might just surprise you.
Sites to See on a Weekend on An t-Eilean Muileach (Mull) and Ì Chaluim Chille (Iona)
Off the west coast of Scotland lie An t-Eilean Muileach (the Isle of Mull) and Ì Chaluim Chille (the Isle of Iona). It’s thought that the islands have been occupied for at least 10,000 years and, if you know where to look, you can still find the remains of the past residents
