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.
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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.
Am I Related to a Viking? The Reliability of Genetic Ancestry Testing
Sharp drops in the costs of DNA sequencing in the last fifteen years have driven radical developments in the way we use genetics to investigate the past. But what exactly can genetic ancestry testing tell us about historic peoples and ourselves?
Four of the Best Archaeological Sites and Discoveries from Bronze Age Scotland
Scotland’s Bronze Age began approximately 4,500 years ago with the first evidence of copper tools and ended around 2,800 years ago (2,500 BC to 800 BC) with the first evidence of iron tools.
How to Have a Climate-Friendly Archaeology Experience in Scotland
Whether you’re attending a dig open day, helping out with fieldwork or visiting an excavated site, there’s plenty of ways to reduce your impact on the environment.
