Written records contain a wealth of knowledge that help us better understand magical beliefs and practices in medieval (AD 400 to 1500) and early modern Scotland (1513 to mid-18th century).
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From Eilean Ì (Iona) to Shetland, Scotland has a spectacular Viking past.
The Scandinavian seafarers who gave their name to the Viking Age (c. AD 750-1050) arrived in what we today call Scotland around 1,230 years ago. Read More
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How do archaeologists know where to find archaeological sites, features and artefacts? Read More
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Bannockburn House in Stirlingshire may be well known for its connections to Bonnie Prince Charlie, but the 17th-century mansion is also home to a rare visible example of an early mine shaft which was uncovered with the help of local volunteers.Read More
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A possible Neolithic “hall”, a Bronze Age ritual cremation cemetery, and an “elite” Iron Age hillfort are among the most ground-breaking finds.Read More
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Wondering what to buy for the person who has everything (and also happens to love Scotland’s past)? We’ve created a handy list to help you finish your shopping while supporting Scottish charities and community heritage projects.Read More
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Analysis of sediment material taken to investigate an Iron Age crannog in Assynt has revealed that there was human activity in the same spot, more than 2,500 years earlier, during the Neolithic (4100-2500 BCE). Read More
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Want to volunteer or visit an excavation in 2024? We’re rounding up the best free (or low-cost) archaeology opportunities from across the country Read More
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You may have heard of the famous historic West Lothian sites of Linlithgow Palace, Cairnpapple Hill and Blackness Castle, but did you know about these other archaeological gems in the area?Read More
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Only a small number of prehistoric hunter-gatherer sites in the Scottish mountains have been excavated so far, but they show us the diversity of ways that these people lived in these landscapes over 6,000 years ago.Read More
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Most of the archaeological evidence we have of prehistoric hunter-gatherers who occupied Scottish mountains over 6,000 years ago is first identified as a few stone tools, eroding from a footpath or watercourse.Read More
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Our Scotland Digs 2023: Free Days Out campaign showcased the country’s world-class archaeology and more than 20 free events from Shetland to Dumfries & Galloway.Read More
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