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.
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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.
Prehistoric Hares, Eggs and Baskets: Four Scottish Artefacts for Easter
What we lack in chocolate, we make up for in fantastic Scottish finds.
Dig It! – The Future is Archaeology
2019 is going to be awesome! As are the next few years. I’m an archaeologist and have been the Project Manager for Dig It! since it first made an appearance in 2015.
A Weekend of Archaeology in Perthshire
You may not think of archaeology as a particularly glamorous pursuit, and normally you’d be right; mud up to your knees, windswept hair and port-a-loos certainly come to mind when I think about a dig. But experiencing Scotland’s incredible archaeology doesn’t have to involve blisters and thermal underwear.
