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.
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Explore the best of Scottish archaeology with our themed lists of top sites and discoveries from across the country
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.
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!
Top 10 Archaeological Finds from Scotland’s Peat Bogs
From a 3,000-year-old hat to precious offerings to the gods, dig into our top archaeological finds from peat in Scotland.
CAISTEALAN AIR A’ CHOSTA: CÒIG CAISTEALAN ALBANNACH RI TAOBH NA TRÀGHAD LE ARC-EÒLAS AIR LETH (GHÀIDHLIG)
Tha tòrr de na caistealan as iomraitiche agus leis na sgeulachdan às fheàrr a’ seasamh ri taobh na mara no ri taobh aibhnichean. Airson romansachd le R-mòr, a bheil rud sam bith ann cho math ri caisteal air mullach bearradh mun deach deagh sgeulachdan a sgrìobhadh, agus far an cluinnear fuaim nan tonn a’ bualadh…
Castles of the Coasts: Five Seaside Scottish Castles with Awesome Archaeology
Many of Scotland’s most spectacular and lore-laden castles stand astride seas and waterways. For pure capital-R Romance potential, is there anything better than a clifftop castle with stories to tell and the sound of waves lashing the shore below?
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.
The Best Medieval Finds from Arbroath Abbey
A 700th anniversary is not like a number 7 bus. If you miss it, there won’t be another along in 20 minutes.
Ancient Monuments and Ritual: Six of the Best Henges in Scotland
As one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments, Stonehenge in England may dominate headlines, but you don’t need to travel south of the border to find some of the best henges in Britain.
Five of the Best Hillforts in Scotland
With over 1,000 hillforts waiting to be explored in Scotland, it can be difficult to know where to start. Luckily, we’re here to help.
