Archaeology doesn’t begin when the shovel hits the ground. Indeed, it’s possible to study historic features in the landscape without even kneeling down! Lachlan McKeggie, Director of Highland Archaeological Services, lifts the lid on one form of archaeological investigation – desk-based assessments.Read More
Categorised:Decoding Archaeology
Some of the most exciting Neolithic sites in Scotland are in some of the most beautiful places – think Eilean Leòdhais (Lewis) in Na h-Eileanan Siar (the Outer Hebrides), Orkney, Argyll and Eilean Arainn (Arran) off the west coast of Scotland.
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The Scotland Digs 2023: Free Days Out campaign is celebrating the country’s world-class archaeology and highlighting budget-friendly activities for the public. Read More
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Stretching 62km from the Firth of Clyde to the Firth of Forth, remnants of the Antonine Wall include ramparts, steep ditches, forts and bathhouses, many of which are still visible today. Read More
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Sometimes artefacts discovered in Scotland are identified as ‘Celtic’ and groups of people from Scotland’s past are referred to as ‘Celtic tribes’. Is this accurate? What does it mean? And who are these people? Read More
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“There’s nothing quite like unearthing something that you know hasn’t been seen in 1,500 years”
– Anne Campbell, Falkland Stewardship Trust Archaeology AmbassadorRead More
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We have some good news! But first, it’s time for a trip down memory lane.Read More
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Archaeologists don’t dig for treasure, but they do get excited about recovering artefacts which can help them construct a story about the place they’re excavating, and the people who once lived there.Read More
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Clackmannanshire may be Scotland’s smallest county, but it’s jam-packed with archaeological stories waiting to be unearthed at tower houses, castles, woollen mills and more. [NOTE: Article contains images and descriptions of human remains]Read More
Categorised:Destination Archaeology, Top Picks
Over 1,900 years ago, the outermost edge of the Roman Empire was a place of complex relationships between occupying forces and local communities. Interactions in places like northern Britain ranged from trade, exchange and collaboration to open conflict and resistance.Read More
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The medieval period covers a lot of ground, including the appearance of Pictish “kingdoms”, Romans leaving Britain, the first Viking raids, Christianity becoming fully established in most of Scotland, the development of “towns”, increased trade with what is now mainland Europe and more. Read More
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Every year, hundreds of archaeological stories covering everything from medieval toilet seats to Iron Age stone lamps are unearthed in Scotland. But the details are not always easy to find.Read More
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