Welcome to Perthshire, where you can cover hundreds of years of Scottish history with just a handful of sites.

Archaeology is for everyone. It’s about you, me and all the people who’ve gone before us. It’s about identities and a sense of belonging. It’s about getting muddy – or staying laboratory clean – and having fun. It’s about discovering and telling Scotland’s stories.   

Not very romantic? Swap the roses and chocolates for a trowel and you might change your mind. We’ve gathered up a few Scottish sites and finds to inspire you.

We asked our friends at Hostelling Scotland (formerly SYHA Hostelling Scotland) to show us how their hostels can be used to explore this country’s amazing archaeology.