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A Weekend of Archaeology in Perthshire

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You may not think of archaeology as a particularly glamorous pursuit, and normally you’d be right; mud up to your knees, windswept hair and port-a-loos certainly come to mind when I think about a dig. But experiencing Scotland’s incredible archaeology doesn’t have to involve blisters and thermal underwear.

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Scotland’s Castles Stormed by Dig It! TV

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Dig It! TV are bringing a selection of Scotland’s lesser-known castles into the digital age through YouTube and Wikipedia!

A series of eight YouTube videos created in partnership with presenter David Weinczok, a.k.a. The Castle Hunter, will be released in conjunction with two free Wikipedia ‘edit-a-thons’.Read More

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Four Tips for Your First Dig

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With plenty of new excavations flooding into the Dig It! website, you may be considering getting hands-on with Scottish archaeology. Most of these events are free and no experience is required. If you’re still not convinced, we’ve put together some advice to help you on your first day: Read More

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Digging at The Pineapple

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People digging at the building shaped like a pineapple

If you keep an eye on archaeology stories in the news, you’ll know that the construction industry plays a central role in the discovery of the past. However, students from these two sectors rarely engage with one another (until they enter the workforce). 
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Building the Buzz for a Bronze Age Burial

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In 1987, the remains of an individual buried over 3,700 years ago were discovered at Achavanich in Caithness in the north of Scotland. The site was later rescued and excavated, and although it was mostly forgotten about over the next three decades, Maya Hoole believes it still has much to teach us about Bronze Age Scotland.
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Dig It! TV – YouTube

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Archaeology is for everyone.

It’s about you, me and all the people who’ve gone before us. It’s about identities and a sense of belonging. It’s about getting muddy – or staying laboratory clean – and having fun. It’s about discovering and telling Scotland’s stories.   Read More

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