A ‘Celtic’ bangle, Pictish spearbutt, and rare shipwreck are among the most ground-breaking finds.
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Archaeological Digs in Scotland | 2025 Edition
Want to volunteer or visit an excavation in 2025? We’re rounding up the best free (or low-cost) archaeology opportunities from across the country
Lost Lanarkshire Castle Site Investigated by Archaeologists and Local Volunteers
Volunteers have discovered artefacts in the Chatelherault Country Park forest near Hamilton which may help them confirm the location of a lost medieval castle.
What can artefacts tell us about groups of people in Scotland’s past?
It’s a question posed to archaeologists early in their studies. Do pots equal people?
Top Five Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in South Lanarkshire
Home to museums, country parks, and even a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there’s plenty of archaeological stories to explore in South Lanarkshire.
Top Five Metal Detecting Finds in Scotland You May Not Have Heard Of
Metal detecting is becoming increasingly popular in Scotland
Scotland’s International Connections Unearthed this Summer
The Scotland Digs 2024: International Connections campaign showcased the country’s world-leading archaeology
Poisonous Wool, Silk Routes and Fast Fashion: Stories from Scotland’s Archaeological Textiles
Due to Scotland’s temperate climate, textiles from the past are rare finds for archaeologists.
What Can Archaeology Tell Us About Prehistoric Migration in Scotland?
Migration has been a hot topic in archaeology since its beginnings.
Cream of the Crop: What Are Cropmarks and Why Are They Important?
What do you think of when you hear the word “cropmark”? And what have cropmarks got to do with archaeology?
What do the Pictish Symbols on Scotland’s Carved Stones Mean?
The most visible legacy of the Picts is their enigmatic carved stones, which are one of the most iconic symbols of Scotland’s early medieval past. But who made these stones?
Ag lorg Coimhearsnachd Ghàidhealach Chaillte às ùr (GHÀIDHLIG)
Ann an 1820, thàinig beatha ann am baile beag air a’ Ghàidhealtachd far an robh daoine air a bhith a’ fuireach bho dheireadh Linn ùr na Cloiche – gu crìch mar thoradh air Fuadaichean le Clann ’ic Coinnich a’ Chùil.
