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Fact meets Fiction: Shakespeare and Scottish Archaeology

Published on August 14, 2019

Photo of a castle at night uplit by floodlights with a performance ongoing in the foreground and shadows of three women cast onto the castle.

Known as ‘The Scottish Play’, Shakespeare’s tragic tale of the legendary Scots king ‘Macbeth’ has been performed to audiences around the world.

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Homicide, Fantasy and Historical Fiction: Seven Times Scottish Archaeology Was Written into Books

Published on August 9, 2019

Some of Scotland’s most famous sites and finds have inspired or made cameos in best-selling novels – although the body count is a bit disturbing.Read More

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Dendrochronology and the Archaeology of Scotland’s Trees

Published on July 29, 2019

Photo of a huge tree with green foliage, broken at the trunk over a large stone, in the Scottish Highlands.

Dendrochronology (or tree-ring dating) is the scientific method of dating tree rings to the exact year they were formed. The process can inform archaeologists about not only the date of a site, but the lifestyle of the people living there.

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Below the Surface: Five Scottish Canal Discoveries for Archaeology Fans

Published on July 26, 2019

Scotland’s canals are great places for boating, paddling, running, walking, cycling and fishing – and unearthing the past.Read More

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Six Scottish Artefacts and Archaeological Sites as Emojis

Published on July 17, 2019

Grave slab with book, skull, hourglass, bell, bones, tools and a coffin

Starting with everyone’s favourite…Read More

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“Scotland’s Coolest Find?”: Archaeologists Answer Nine of Your FAQs

Published on July 17, 2019

Have you ever questioned what archaeologists do? Whether you need a degree to become one? Or even wondered what music they listen to? We’ve asked six experts all with different backgrounds and experiences for their take on questions often posed to archaeologists.Read More

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Top Six Scottish Archaeology Snakes

Published on July 16, 2019

Serpents have slithered their way into thousands of years of Scottish history.Read More

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Historic Hotspots on Ìle (Islay)

Published on July 10, 2019

Thinking of heading west? Take a look at these three archaeological hotspots in Ìle featuring whisky, walking, and even a castle thrown in for good measure.

Categorised:Destination Archaeology, Uncategorized

The Kingdom of the Isles: Viking Archaeology in Scotland

Published on July 2, 2019

Photo of a Viking longhouse reconstruction, with an arched lintel above the door and a turf roof

Towards the end of the 8th century, Vikings from Scandinavia arrived in Scotland. Their violent attacks on the islands and coastline, in which they looted precious metals and objects, eventually turned to settlement when the raiders decided to stay. Read More

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Cells and Souvenirs: What Can Archaeology Reveal About the Saints of Scotland?

Published on June 25, 2019

Whether you’re driving over the Queensferry Crossing road bridge or playing a round of golf in the town of Saint Andrews, the impact of saints in Scotland can still be seen across the country.

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What’s Been Uncovered: Scotland’s Summer Dig Season | 2019

Published on June 20, 2019

Scotland’s summer dig season was full of fascinating finds. You can dig into all of the action with #ScotlandDigs2019, the headlines below or our list of 10 ground-breaking discoveries.
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