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Vennels: Perth’s Little Streets

Perth Museum, St John's Pl, Perth PH1 5SZ

Friday 29 May 2026 - Sunday 06 September 2026

Perth Museum’s new exhibition, Vennels: Perth’s Little Streets, explores the fascinating past and present of the vennels, closes, alleys and…

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Bannockburn House Dig – July 2026

Bannockburn House, Stirling FK7 8EY

Saturday 18 July 2026 - Sunday 26 July 2026

Join Stirling Field & Archaeological Society’s community excavation at historic Bannockburn House Bannockburn House is a Category A-listed building with…

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Bannockburn House Dig – June 2026

Bannockburn House, Stirling FK7 8EY

Saturday 20 June 2026 - Sunday 28 June 2026

Join Stirling Field & Archaeological Society’s community excavation at historic Bannockburn House Bannockburn House is a Category A-listed building with…

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Kilmartin Glen Guided Walks

Kilmartin Museum, Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8RQ

Wednesday 01 April 2026 - Wednesday 21 October 2026

The Kilmartin Glen Guided Walks are FREE and take place every Wednesday at 1:00pm, from 1st April to 21st October….

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Landscape Offerings

Trimontium Museum, Market Square, Melrose TD6 9PN

Friday 03 April 2026 - Sunday 12 July 2026

This spring, Trimontium Museum presents Landscape Offerings — a contemplative exhibition inspired by archaeology, memory, and the enduring presence of place. Bringing…

Image of a Roman altar: One depicts the face of the sun god Sol and would have been illuminated from behind so that in the low light of the temple, worshippers would have seen his eyes, mouth and the rays of his solar crown glowing.

Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

Saturday 14 November 2026 - Wednesday 28 April 2027

‘Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire’ will reshape our understanding of Scotland’s relationship with the Roman world.    This National…

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Spurness Excavation 2026

KW17 2BA

Sunday 19 July 2026 - Friday 14 August 2026

Archaeologists and students from the UHI Archaeology Institute will return to Sanday this summer to continue exploring this fascinating Early Bronze Age…

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Skaill Farm Excavation 2026

Skaill, Rousay, Orkney

Monday 06 July 2026 @ 10:00am - Friday 24 July 2026 @ 4:00pm

The excavation of the multi-period settlement site at Skaill, Rousay resumes in July. The site, which was in use from…

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The Cairns Excavation 2026

A961, Orkney KW17 2RN

Monday 08 June 2026 @ 10:00am - Friday 17 July 2026 @ 4:00pm

One of the UHI Archaeology Institute’s flagship excavations, work began at the South Ronaldsay site in 2006, revealing a large Iron…

Bronze swords and shields

Scotland’s First Warriors

National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1JF

Saturday 27 June 2026 - Monday 17 May 2027

Who were Scotland’s First Warriors? This exhibition reveals the origins and impact of conflict in prehistoric Scotland. Explore the first…

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Marking Time

Fort George, Near Ardersier, Inverness, IV2 7TD

Friday 20 March 2026 - Sunday 28 June 2026

This Historic Environment Scotland exhibition will take you on a journey from the present day to some of the oldest…

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Time Team Dig at the Ness of Brodgar

Ness of Brodgar, Stenness, Stromness KW16 3JZ

Tuesday 07 July 2026 - Thursday 30 July 2026

The dates for the Time Team-funded excavation at the Ness have been confirmed and the dig will be open to…

The Galloway Hoard: Rock Crystal Jar

Kirkcudbright Galleries, St. Mary Street, Kirkcudbright, DG6 4AA

Saturday 08 November 2025 @ 10:00am - Sunday 14 June 2026 @ 3:30pm

A Highlight loan from National Museums Scotland On display for the first time, the rock crystal jar is one of…

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Arthur’s Evening Walk

Holyrood Park, Queen's Drive, Edinburgh EH8 8HG

Saturday 06 June 2026 @ 5:30pm - Saturday 29 August 2026 @ 7:30pm

Come along on a moderate guided walk walk with Historic Environment Scotland to learn about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created…

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Ring of Brodgar Walk

Ring of Brodgar Stone Circle and Henge, Orkney

Friday 29 May 2026 @ 1:00pm - Thursday 24 September 2026 @ 2:00pm

Join the Historic Environment Scotland Rangers to learn more about the ring and the wider landscape in which it sits…

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Stenness and Barnhouse Walk

Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, Orkney

Friday 29 May 2026 @ 10:00am - Wednesday 30 September 2026 @ 11:00am

Join the Historic Environment Scotland Rangers for a walk around one of the oldest stone circles and the nearby Neolithic…

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Arthur’s Secrets – Moderate Grade Walk

Holyrood Park, Queen's Drive, Edinburgh EH8 8HG

Tuesday 02 June 2026 @ 1:00pm - Tuesday 29 September 2026 @ 3:00pm

Come along on a guided walk to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s turbulent past, created by fire and ice, on…

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Cammo Estate Dig 2026

Cammo Estate, Edinburgh

Monday 19 January 2026 @ 10:00am - Monday 21 December 2026 @ 3:00pm

Come and join the Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society (EAFS) team on a dig at Cammo Estate, an area packed full…

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Arthur’s Amble – Gentle Guided Walk

Holyrood Park, Queen's Drive, Edinburgh EH8 8HG

Sunday 14 June 2026 @ 1:00pm - Sunday 27 September 2026 @ 2:30pm

Come along on a gentle guided walk around Hunter’s Bog and St. Margaret’s Loch to learn more about Arthur’s Seat’s…

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