Dig It!

Women have played a key role in Scottish archaeology for centuriesRead More

What’s your sign?
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Written records contain a wealth of knowledge that help us better understand magical beliefs and practices in medieval (AD 400 to 1500) and early modern Scotland (1513 to mid-18th century).

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From Eilean Ì (Iona) to Shetland, Scotland has a spectacular Viking past.

The Scandinavian seafarers who gave their name to the Viking Age (c. AD 750-1050) arrived in what we today call Scotland around 1,230 years ago. Read More

Bannockburn House in Stirlingshire may be well known for its connections to Bonnie Prince Charlie, but the 17th-century mansion is also home to a rare visible example of an early mine shaft which was uncovered with the help of local volunteers.Read More

A possible Neolithic “hall”, a Bronze Age ritual cremation cemetery, and an “elite” Iron Age hillfort are among the most ground-breaking finds.Read More

Wondering what to buy for the person who has everything (and also happens to love Scotland’s past)? We’ve created a handy list to help you finish your shopping while supporting Scottish charities and community heritage projects.Read More

Analysis of sediment material taken to investigate an Iron Age crannog in Assynt has revealed that there was human activity in the same spot, more than 2,500 years earlier, during the Neolithic (4100-2500 BCE). Read More

Want to volunteer or visit an excavation in 2024? We’re rounding up the best free (or low-cost) archaeology opportunities from across the country Read More