Half-hidden in a natural amphitheatre right in the centre of Coatbridge lies one of the most significant places in modern Scottish history.Read More
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Not all archaeology is done with a trowel and bucket, and digging a hole isn’t the only way we can learn about our past. A growing number of archaeological projects are undertaken using remote sensing techniques and some can even be done without leaving the house.Read More
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Archaeologists can discover an amazing amount about the past from the remains of buildings, pottery and other artefacts of human life. But one of the best ways to learn about how people lived in the past is to analyse them directly. [NOTE: Article contains images and descriptions of human remains]Read More
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Eilean Arainn (Isle of Arran) is packed with prehistoric sites. Their accessibility, however, ranges from ‘ok with stout shoes, a mac and midge repellent’ to ‘a detailed map, compass, ice picks and Mountain Rescue on speed dial’. This is a guide for the former.Read More
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Aberdeenshire’s history stretches back thousands of years and two archaeology projects – focusing on Leabhar Dhèir (the Book of Deer) and Aden Country Park – have been digging into this story for decades.
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The Picts are a ‘lost people of Europe’ and continue to be a society of enduring public fascination.
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Excavations around Aberdeen in recent years have provided a wealth of fascinating discoveries and insights into its medieval heritage. [NOTE: Article contains images of human remains]Read More
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When the Tarbat Discovery Programme excavated a Pictish settlement in Easter Ross, over 80 medieval burials were also recovered – including a “six-headed” grave which made headlines across the country. [NOTE: Article contains images of human remains]Read More
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Archaeological remains offer an insight into what life was like for people living in Scotland over thousands of years, and the country’s museums collect and display these objects to help tell this story.Read More
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Nestled in the heart of Paisley is one of Scotland’s best-kept archaeological secrets. ‘The Secret Collection’ opened in 2017 and is the UK’s first publicly-accessible museum store located in a town centre. Read More
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Archaeology doesn’t always start with digging. In fact, there is crucial work to be done before an archaeologist can even think about breaking ground. Survey is the first stage in establishing what is known and what gaps in knowledge exist about a site, a landscape or a building.Read More
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