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Archaeological Digs in Scotland | 2025 Edition
Want to volunteer or visit an excavation in 2025? We’re rounding up the best free (or low-cost) archaeology opportunities from across the country
Top Five Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in Angus
Explore Bronze Age hoards, Iron Age hillforts and World War One training trenches in “the birthplace of Scotland”.
Lost Lanarkshire Castle Site Investigated by Archaeologists and Local Volunteers
Volunteers have discovered artefacts in the Chatelherault Country Park forest near Hamilton which may help them confirm the location of a lost medieval castle.
What can artefacts tell us about groups of people in Scotland’s past?
It’s a question posed to archaeologists early in their studies. Do pots equal people?
Top Five Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in South Lanarkshire
Home to museums, country parks, and even a UNESCO World Heritage Site, there’s plenty of archaeological stories to explore in South Lanarkshire.
Top Five Metal Detecting Finds in Scotland You May Not Have Heard Of
Metal detecting is becoming increasingly popular in Scotland
Scotland’s International Connections Unearthed this Summer
The Scotland Digs 2024: International Connections campaign showcased the country’s world-leading archaeology
Poisonous Wool, Silk Routes and Fast Fashion: Stories from Scotland’s Archaeological Textiles
Due to Scotland’s temperate climate, textiles from the past are rare finds for archaeologists.
What Can Archaeology Tell Us About Prehistoric Migration in Scotland?
Migration has been a hot topic in archaeology since its beginnings.
Cream of the Crop: What Are Cropmarks and Why Are They Important?
What do you think of when you hear the word “cropmark”? And what have cropmarks got to do with archaeology?
Top Four Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in Inverclyde
Dig into a Bronze Age house, Roman fortlet, medieval castle and more in the “mouth of the Clyde”.
What do the Pictish Symbols on Scotland’s Carved Stones Mean?
The most visible legacy of the Picts is their enigmatic carved stones, which are one of the most iconic symbols of Scotland’s early medieval past. But who made these stones?
Top Five Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in East Lothian
Stories of burning halls, Viking burials and Scotland’s first railway are just some of the fascinating tales
Ag lorg Coimhearsnachd Ghàidhealach Chaillte às ùr (GHÀIDHLIG)
Ann an 1820, thàinig beatha ann am baile beag air a’ Ghàidhealtachd far an robh daoine air a bhith a’ fuireach bho dheireadh Linn ùr na Cloiche – gu crìch mar thoradh air Fuadaichean le Clann ’ic Coinnich a’ Chùil.
Rediscovering a Lost Highland Community
In 1820, 5,000 years of occupation of a Highland settlement site – dating back to the late Neolithic era – came to an end with the Clearances by the MacKenzies of Coul.
Who Were the Vikings?
You may know that the Vikings weren’t all horned helmet-wearing warriors on dragon-headed longships
Unearthing Scotland’s Musical Past Through Archaeology
Music has long been a thread woven into the fabric of Scottish culture, and archaeology offers a fascinating glimpse into the sounds that filled the air
Archaeologists Set Their Sights on a 300-year-old Highland Township, a Complex Coastal Settlement, and a Royal Castle
The Scotland Digs 2024 campaign is celebrating the country’s world-leading archaeology
What is Post-Excavation Processing?
Archaeologists don’t just dig in the soil. We also take lots of soil back to our finds labs
Can I Get Involved in Scottish Archaeology If I Have a Disability?
If you’ve entered this query into a search engine in the past, you may well have felt that they’ve shortchanged you
A “People-less Paradise”? What Archaeology Tells Us About the Climate Crisis and the “Emptiness” of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands
As we wrestle with the climate crisis and the impacts of social inequality in the 21st century, archaeology can help bring real world benefits to communities across Scotland
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