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Magical Beliefs and Practices in Medieval and Early Modern Scotland: Why Does Archaeological Evidence Matter if We Have Written Records?
Written records contain a wealth of knowledge that help us better understand magical beliefs and practices in medieval (AD 400 to 1500) and early modern Scotland (1513 to mid-18th century).
Boats, Brooches, and Swords: Five Viking Age Scandinavian Burials in Scotland
From Eilean Ì (Iona) to Shetland, Scotland has a spectacular Viking past. The Scandinavian seafarers who gave their name to the Viking Age (c. AD 750-1050) arrived in what we today call Scotland around 1,230 years ago.
Halls, Swords and Spears: From Archaeological Evaluation to Excavation in Scotland
How do archaeologists know where to find archaeological sites, features and artefacts?
How Volunteers Uncovered an Early Mine Shaft at a Jacobite Mansion
Bannockburn House in Stirlingshire may be well known for its connections to Bonnie Prince Charlie, but the 17th-century mansion is also home to a rare visible example of an early mine shaft which was uncovered with the help of local volunteers.
Five of Scotland’s Most Amazing Archaeological Discoveries from 2023
A possible Neolithic “hall”, a Bronze Age ritual cremation cemetery, and an “elite” Iron Age hillfort are among the most ground-breaking finds.
The Best Scottish Archaeology Gift Guide
Wondering what to buy for the person who has everything (and also happens to love Scotland’s past)? We’ve created a handy list to help you finish your shopping while supporting Scottish charities and community heritage projects.
First Neolithic Crannog on Mainland Scotland? Evidence May Have Been Revealed in the Highlands
Analysis of sediment material taken to investigate an Iron Age crannog in Assynt has revealed that there was human activity in the same spot, more than 2,500 years earlier, during the Neolithic (4100-2500 BCE).
Archaeological Digs in Scotland | 2024 Edition
Want to volunteer or visit an excavation in 2024? We’re rounding up the best free (or low-cost) archaeology opportunities from across the country
Top Lesser-Known Archaeological Sites in West Lothian
You may have heard of the famous historic West Lothian sites of Linlithgow Palace, Cairnpapple Hill and Blackness Castle, but did you know about these other archaeological gems in the area?
Who Were the Prehistoric Hunter-Gatherers Who Occupied Scotland’s Mountains?
Only a small number of prehistoric hunter-gatherer sites in the Scottish mountains have been excavated so far, but they show us the diversity of ways that these people lived in these landscapes over 6,000 years ago.
What Happens When a Mesolithic Site is Found in the Scottish Mountains?
Most of the archaeological evidence we have of prehistoric hunter-gatherers who occupied Scottish mountains over 6,000 years ago is first identified as a few stone tools, eroding from a footpath or watercourse.
