Famed not only for its world-class archaeology, Scotland is also known around the globe for its rich and diverse natural history.
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Explore the best of Scottish archaeology with our themed lists of top sites and discoveries from across the country
Top Five Mesolithic Discoveries in Scotland
Before humans adopted farming around 6,000 years ago, they lived as mobile hunter-gatherer-fishers. As the name suggests, these people lived off wild natural resources such as animals, nuts, and berries.
Reigning Archaeology: Top Sites and Artefacts Connected to Mary, Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots has received the attention of both scholars and popular media for decades, including the recent Reign series and Mary Queen of Scots film.
Top Six Archaeological Hoards in Scotland
A hoard is a deposit of multiple artefacts often made up of valuable items such as coins, precious metals and jewellery, which has been deliberately stowed away – and they’re the closest thing to “buried treasure” that we’ll ever find in Scotland.
The Best of Scottish Archaeology on Canmore
Behind every photograph or drawing in the Historic Environment Scotland (HES) Archive there is a story, an excitement, an experience, a discovery, a memory, a voice.
Scotland’s Top Archaeological Discoveries of 2020: Coasts and Waters Edition
From lost waterways to underwater bridges, dive into some of the year’s most amazing archaeological stories.
Top Seven Scottish Archaeology Models on Sketchfab
Take these 3D models for a spin to explore the best of Scottish history in 3D!
Top Six Scottish Archaeology Snakes
Serpents have slithered their way into thousands of years of Scottish history.
Top Four Finds from Scotland’s Playing Fields
You may already know that the world’s oldest football was found in Stirling Castle, but what happens when archaeologists dig deeper into Scottish sports?
