Sometimes artefacts discovered in Scotland are identified as ‘Celtic’ and groups of people from Scotland’s past are referred to as ‘Celtic tribes’. Is this accurate? What does it mean? And who are these people?
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Why should I volunteer at an archaeological dig in Scotland?
“There’s nothing quite like unearthing something that you know hasn’t been seen in 1,500 years” – Anne Campbell, Falkland Stewardship Trust Archaeology Ambassador
Three More Years of Dig It!
We have some good news! But first, it’s time for a trip down memory lane.
What can small archaeological finds reveal about individuals from Scotland’s past?
Archaeologists don’t dig for treasure, but they do get excited about recovering artefacts which can help them construct a story about the place they’re excavating, and the people who once lived there.
Beyond Walls: Exploring Roman and Iron Age Encounters in Northern Britain through Archaeology
Over 1,900 years ago, the outermost edge of the Roman Empire was a place of complex relationships between occupying forces and local communities. Interactions in places like northern Britain ranged from trade, exchange and collaboration to open conflict and resistance.
Four of the Best Archaeological Sites and Discoveries from Medieval Scotland
The medieval period covers a lot of ground, including the appearance of Pictish “kingdoms”, Romans leaving Britain, the first Viking raids, Christianity becoming fully established in most of Scotland, the development of “towns”, increased trade with what is now mainland Europe and more.
Top Five Scottish Archaeological Sites and Artefacts Brought to Life by Digital Technology
Every year, hundreds of archaeological stories covering everything from medieval toilet seats to Iron Age stone lamps are unearthed in Scotland. But the details are not always easy to find.
Top Five Lesser-Known Scottish Castles with Amazing Archaeology
It’s estimated that there are a whopping 2,000 castles in Scotland built between the 1100s and early 1600s AD, with Aberdeenshire in particular boasting more castles per hectare than anywhere else in the UK.
Scotland’s Most Amazing Archaeological Discoveries from 2022
Neolithic axe marks, archaeological roots to the Merlin legend, and artefacts pointing to a “nationally important” medieval monastery are among the most ground-breaking finds.
Archaeological Digs in Scotland | 2023 Edition
Hoping to do some volunteering or visit an excavation in 2023? We’re rounding up the best free (or low-cost) opportunities from across the country – no archaeology experience required!
Four of Dundee’s Best Archaeological Sites and Discoveries
Dundee may be best known for jute, jam and journalism, but the city’s story started thousands of years before they arrived on the scene.
What’s a Roundhouse? Exploring the Iron Age wheelhouse at Cnip on Eilean Leòdhais (the Isle of Lewis)
Back in the 1980s, people living in the coastal township of Cnip (pronounced ‘Kneep’) in Eilean Leòdhais noticed that high winter tides had exposed stones and dark midden deposits on the beach.
