Archaeology is the study of people from the past, trying to understand who they were and how they lived through the evidence they left behind.
New to Archaeology?
Live in Scotland and wondering where to start your archaeology journey? You’ve come to the right place!
Can I Get Involved in Scottish Archaeology If I Have a Disability?
If you’ve entered this query into a search engine in the past, you may well have felt that they’ve shortchanged you
Why should I volunteer at an archaeological dig in Scotland?
“There’s nothing quite like unearthing something that you know hasn’t been seen in 1,500 years” – Anne Campbell, Falkland Stewardship Trust Archaeology Ambassador
No Experience Required: Volunteering at an Archaeological Dig for the First Time
As someone who has never been to a dig before, the word “archaeology” conjures up “Indiana Jones-like” imagery with skulls and treasure being unearthed in vast valleys and burning deserts.
Not Just Digging: What You Need to Know about Community Archaeology in Scotland (English)
WHAT IS COMMUNITY ARCHAEOLOGY? Community archaeology is driven by communities who are led by their passion for the past and/or commitment to their ‘place’.
The Easiest Guide to Scotland’s Archaeological Time Periods and Ages
If you’d like to know more about Scotland’s past, it helps to know a bit more about the different time periods.
Treasures in the Dirt: Why Archaeology is About More than Precious Metals
Who doesn’t love reading about newly-discovered ancient treasures – dazzling gold or silver, perhaps studded with precious gems? These headline-grabbing objects instantly spark the imagination and conjure up images of ancient royalty bedecked in finery.
Laying the Foundations of Discovery: What is Developer-led Archaeology?
90% of all known archaeological sites in Scotland have no protection other than what their local authority archaeologists can do for them – and that doesn’t even take into account all the sites that we don’t know about yet, the ones waiting to be discovered. [NOTE: Article contains images and descriptions of human remains]
What is Radiocarbon Dating?
It’s a very exciting feeling when you unearth your first artefact, one which anybody who has uncovered a find will know well. You could be holding something – a bowl, a bead, or a brooch, perhaps – which has not been seen for hundreds, or even thousands of years.
What is Landscape Surveying & Recording?
Archaeology doesn’t always start with digging. In fact, there is crucial work to be done before an archaeologist can even think about breaking ground. Survey is the first stage in establishing what is known and what gaps in knowledge exist about a site, a landscape or a building.
“What if I find an artefact?”: A Beginner’s Guide to Treasure Trove
What is Treasure Trove? Treasure Trove is a system for ensuring that artefacts of archaeological and historical significance are preserved in public collections for the nation to learn from and enjoy.
