Scotland’s summer dig season was full of fascinating finds. You can dig into all of the action with #ScotlandDigs2019, the headlines below or our list of 10 ground-breaking discoveries.
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Shipwrecks: Scotland’s Sunken Archaeology
There are over 4,000 shipwrecks recorded in Scottish waters, each with its own story to tell.
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?
Three Things You (Probably) Didn’t Know About Scottish Archaeology
By now you probably know that Skara Brae is older than the pyramids and carved stone balls were designed to confuse archaeologists, but did you also know…
Pieces from the Picts: The Missing Archaeology of the Battle of Dunnichen
On 20 May 685, the Picts made one of the most decisive victories in the history of the British Isles at Blàr Dhùn Neachdain, also known as the Battle of Dunnichen or the Battle of Nechtansmere.
Six Amazing Artefacts In Scotland’s Museums
Scotland is home to hundreds museums, ranging from record-breaking national organisations to buildings with one room run entirely by volunteers – and you’ll find fascinating stories in each and every one of them:
Bunkers and Burials: The Archaeology of Scotland’s Golf Courses
Ask for the name of something quintessentially Scottish and more than likely golf will be among the first responses (perhaps after tartan and haggis).
How Long Have Humans Tracked and Marked the ‘Skyscape’ in Scotland?
The sun, moon, planets and stars have impacted people’s daily lives for thousands of years. There’s even a name for the study of this relationship: archaeoastronomy.
Scottish Archaeology and the Loch Ness Legend
Loch monster legends have existed in Scotland for thousands of years. Originally describing horse-like creatures, or kelpies, it is said that they were intended to keep children away from the water. But how old are these legends?
Scotland’s biggest prehistoric fires: the senses and the soul
Some of Scotland’s biggest festivals are all about the fire. Why?
Did Scottish Archaeology Inspire Game of Thrones?
Game of Thrones fans who live in (or visit) Scotland are in luck – with many of its foundational pillars rooted in history, Scottish archaeology and historic sites give us an entire extended universe in our own backyard to revel in.
4,000 Years of Archaeology On Foot
The remains of Scotland’s past often lie in wild open spaces, but you don’t always have to drive for miles to find these stories.
