Archaeology is often discovered unexpectedly. That’s what happened when Jeremy Fenton moved to Gairloch ten years ago. In Gairloch Museum one day he noticed a map which showed six “roundhouses” in the area just behind his house. Over the next year he found five of these rough circles of stones buried nearby, hidden in vegetation. Read More
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You don’t have to be on a dig site to discover Scotland’s stories. In addition to Dig It’s own digital resources (Crafting the Past – pictured above), there are lots of free tools that you can access with just a computer and an internet connection.
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Scotland is defined by water – flowing through landscapes carved by ice, crashing onto island shores or falling from the sky. This is true now, and has been true for the entirety of time people have been around to experience Scotland. Read More
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Now more than ever, we are constantly being reminded of the importance of reusing products where we can and recycling as much as possible – but this isn’t a new concept. People in Scotland have been practising recycling for centuries.Read More
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Caves have always fascinated humankind and present one of the most enduring natural features in the wider landscapes of Scotland. [NOTE: Article contains images of human remains]
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The island of Tiriodh (Tiree) has been inhabited for thousands of years, but nineteenth-century land clearances and the ever-changing sand blow has meant that in the past, archaeological finds have been elusive.Read More
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Awmaist awbodie kens the importance o the Battle o Bannockburn in Scotland’s history, whan Bruce’s men sent a muckle English airmy hame tae think again agin aw odds in 1314. Sangs, scrievins and fowk tales by the hunner circulate anent the victory.
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When we think of Shetland, we’re often drawn to the wildness, the wool or the ponies. But these islands are also home to some of the most finely preserved sites in the UK spanning around 6,000 years of human activity; some of which are on the beaten track and some which require a more adventurous spirit.
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Almost everyone knows the importance of the Battle of Bannockburn in Scotland’s history, when Bruce’s men sent a huge English army home to think again against all odds in 1314. Songs, writings and folk tales by the hundred circulate about the victory.Read More
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The Vikings often capture the public imagination with tales of the warrior’s ferocious conquests, huge ships, far-flung travels and adventures being a firm favourite amongst children and adults alike.
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As we all know, water is something that Scottish people truly embrace and enjoy. Whether that is being rained on, going for a bit of open swimming or, well, getting rained on, we love it!Read More
Did you know that Scotland has the second longest coastline in Europe? And it’s twice the length of England and Wales combined! People have always lived and worked at the Scottish coast, so much of our rich archaeological heritage is found there. However, many sites are under threat from erosion and rising sea levels.
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