The way of life for people living in the land we now know as Scotland was completely transformed in the Neolithic period.Read More
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Iron Age complexes, Roman forts, medieval abbeys and more await in the Borders!Read More
Categorised:Destination Archaeology, Top Picks
You’re probably familiar with some of the titans of Orkney’s archaeological landscape such as the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae, but what about the less famous gems?Read More
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You’ve probably seen facial reconstructions using human remains in museums or news stories – but how are they created and why?Read More
Categorised:Decoding Archaeology, Uncategorized
When we excavate archaeology, what we’re doing is a one-off event – we’re taking things out of the ground where they’ve sat for a very long time to better understand how finds and features all came to be there, how they were used and why they were deposited by people in the past.Read More
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In 2005, an exceptional discovery was made by archaeologists in a field on the outskirts of Inverness.
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From a 3,000-year-old hat to precious offerings to the gods, dig into our top archaeological finds from peat in Scotland.Read More
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Since 2019, Dig It! has been part of real and virtual excavations, organised three national campaigns, commissioned creatives, helped crowdfund a tabletop roleplaying game, and more.Read More
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In an enigmatic sea cave in north-east Scotland, the remains of mummified bodies and rare artefacts reveal Moray’s ancient burial practices.Read More
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Categorised:Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022, Uncategorized
Home to world-class golf, award-winning whisky distilleries and Scotland’s oldest university, Fife also boasts a rich collection of archaeological stories. Read More
Categorised:Destination Archaeology
This area of Scotland is home to the UK’s largest National Park, award-winning beaches, a ‘Granite City’ which boasts two Old Towns, and archaeological wonders that span over 4,000 years.Read More
Categorised:Destination Archaeology
