Dig into a Bronze Age house, Roman fortlet, medieval castle and more in the “mouth of the Clyde”.
Top Four Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in Inverclyde
Categorised:Destination Archaeology
What do the Pictish Symbols on Scotland’s Carved Stones Mean?
The most visible legacy of the Picts is their enigmatic carved stones, which are one of the most iconic symbols of Scotland’s early medieval past. But who made these stones?Read More
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Top Five Archaeological Sites and Discoveries in East Lothian
Stories of burning halls, Viking burials and Scotland’s first railway are just some of the fascinating tales Read More
Categorised:Destination Archaeology
Ag lorg Coimhearsnachd Ghàidhealach Chaillte às ùr (GHÀIDHLIG)
Ann an 1820, thàinig beatha ann am baile beag air a’ Ghàidhealtachd far an robh daoine air a bhith a’ fuireach bho dheireadh Linn ùr na Cloiche – gu crìch mar thoradh air Fuadaichean le Clann ’ic Coinnich a’ Chùil. Read More
Categorised:Gàidhlig, Uncategorized
Rediscovering a Lost Highland Community
In 1820, 5,000 years of occupation of a Highland settlement site – dating back to the late Neolithic era – came to an end with the Clearances by the MacKenzies of Coul.Read More
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Who Were the Vikings?
You may know that the Vikings weren’t all horned helmet-wearing warriors on dragon-headed longships Read More
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Unearthing Scotland’s Musical Past Through Archaeology
Music has long been a thread woven into the fabric of Scottish culture, and archaeology offers a fascinating glimpse into the sounds that filled the air Read More
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Archaeologists Set Their Sights on a 300-year-old Highland Township, a Complex Coastal Settlement, and a Royal Castle
The Scotland Digs 2024 campaign is celebrating the country’s world-leading archaeology Read More
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What is Post-Excavation Processing?
Archaeologists don’t just dig in the soil. We also take lots of soil back to our finds labsRead More
Categorised:Decoding Archaeology
Can I Get Involved in Scottish Archaeology If I Have a Disability?
If you’ve entered this query into a search engine in the past, you may well have felt that they’ve shortchanged you Read More
Categorised:New to Archaeology?, Uncategorized
A “People-less Paradise”? What Archaeology Tells Us About the Climate Crisis and the “Emptiness” of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands
As we wrestle with the climate crisis and the impacts of social inequality in the 21st century, archaeology can help bring real world benefits to communities across Scotland Read More
Categorised:Climate Action
What are Statements of Significance?
What makes Skara Brae in Orkney so special? How do you look after a Cold War bunker? What else do we need to know about the Castle of Old Wick in Caithness?Read More
Categorised:Decoding Archaeology, Uncategorized
