Were you fascinated by x-ray glasses as a child? It’s a regular superhero thing – to be able to look through walls, seeing in a different way to everyone else. Geophysical survey is a little bit like that
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Archaeologists and Volunteers Set Out to Answer Mysteries of Scotland’s Past This Summer
As the summer fieldwork season gets into full swing, the public are invited to visit the sites and participate in investigations which could plug gaps in our knowledge of Scottish history.
Archaeological Discoveries Made by Gypsy/Travellers in Scotland
The links between archaeology and one of Scotland’s most marginalised communities – Gypsy/Travellers – might not be immediately obvious.
Why Do Museums in Scotland Store Human Remains?
Human remains from the past are discovered frequently in Scotland
The Archaeology of Scotland’s Natural Larder: Seaweed
You probably already know about some of Scotland’s most famous dishes, such as haggis, neeps and tatties, but did you know that seaweed was once a popular traditional food too?
Archaeology at Edinburgh Castle: Our Greatest and Least Understood Royal Fortress
Attracting almost two million visitors a year, Edinburgh Castle is one of the oldest fortified places in Europe.
Five of Scotland’s Most Amazing Archaeological Discoveries of 2025
Traces of Neolithic feasting, evidence of a possible Roman siege, and an amulet once thought to be imbued with supernatural power are among the most ground-breaking finds.
Archaeological Digs in Scotland | 2026 Edition
Want to volunteer or visit an excavation in 2026? We’re rounding up the best free (or low-cost) archaeology opportunities from across the country
Top Five Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in East and West Dunbartonshire
These areas were once home to prehistoric water dwellings, an early historic kingdom’s capital, and Scotland’s largest glass factory.
Archaeologists and Game Designers Collaborate to Create “Basically the Best Book on the Picts Ever Written”
Carved in Stone: A Storyteller’s Guide to the Picts
The Archaeology of Extinct Animals in Scotland
Although extinctions may be natural, many animals have disappeared from Scotland due to hunting and human-related changes
Prehistoric Rock Art, a Medieval Abbey and Scotland’s Earliest Railway: Scotland’s Summer Archaeology Opportunities Revealed
The Scotland Digs 2025: Meeting People campaign is highlighting summer archaeology opportunities
