Migration has been a hot topic in archaeology since its beginnings.
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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.
Rediscovering a Lost Highland Community
In 1820, 5,000 years of occupation of a Highland settlement site – dating back to the late Neolithic era – came to an end with the Clearances by the MacKenzies of Coul.
Who Were the Vikings?
You may know that the Vikings weren’t all horned helmet-wearing warriors on dragon-headed longships
Unearthing Scotland’s Musical Past Through Archaeology
Music has long been a thread woven into the fabric of Scottish culture, and archaeology offers a fascinating glimpse into the sounds that filled the air
Archaeologists Set Their Sights on a 300-year-old Highland Township, a Complex Coastal Settlement, and a Royal Castle
The Scotland Digs 2024 campaign is celebrating the country’s world-leading archaeology
Can I Get Involved in Scottish Archaeology If I Have a Disability?
If you’ve entered this query into a search engine in the past, you may well have felt that they’ve shortchanged you
What are Statements of Significance?
What makes Skara Brae in Orkney so special? How do you look after a Cold War bunker? What else do we need to know about the Castle of Old Wick in Caithness?
Five Historical Building Reconstructions to Visit in Scotland (and Two to Watch Out For)
An Iron Age loch-dwelling, Pictish building, and 17th-century turf home are just some of the impressive structures
Six Women in Scottish Archaeology You Need to Know
Women have played a key role in Scottish archaeology for centuries
