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.
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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.
Carvings, Crosses and Human Remains: Top Six Archaeological Discoveries in Scottish Caves
People have been using caves in Scotland for thousands of years and have left behind carvings, objects and bones which offer glimpses of their life stories.
Are We Really That Different? Exploring the Similarities Between Iron Age Scotland and Indigenous North America
When you think of Iron Age Scotland and Indigenous North America, not many similarities often come to mind right away. But after a closer examination, there’s a lot more in common between them than meets the eye.
How Drones are Helping to Save Scotland’s Coastal Archaeology
Climate change is everywhere and affecting everyone. Recent extreme weather events ranging from droughts and heatwaves to dramatic floods have shown the extent of the threat.
Prehistoric Artefacts, Medieval Friary and Climate Change Connections Unearthed During Scotland’s Summer of Archaeology
Lessons that can be learned about climate action from a multi-period crofthouse site, a medieval friary and a coastal settlement occupied from around 800 BC have been captured by three artists.
Top Six Archaeological Sites and Artefacts from Perth & Kinross
Did you know that Perth and Kinross is home to some of Scotland’s best archaeological sites and is where countless amazing artefacts have been found?
Top Six Iron Age Sites and Discoveries in Scotland
Named for the period when we first see the use of iron tools, the Iron Age was a time of great change in Scotland.
Partying like the Viking Earls in Orkney: What Can Archaeology Tell Us?
Feasting is mentioned no less than twenty times in the Saga of the Orkney Earls (Orkneyinga Saga), at various venues across the islands of Orkney and with different functions – the sealing of deals, the exchange of gifts, the consolidation of friendships and treaties. And all of these activities were accompanied by copious drinking and…
Top Six Modern (Post-Medieval) Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in Scotland
Are archaeologists only interested in sites from thousands of years ago? While ancient places can be thrilling to investigate, experts are also keen to explore material remains from as recently as the 1500s to the present day, which covers everything from illicit whisky distilling to football stadiums.
