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Outstanding Lesser-known Archaeological Sites in Orkney

Published on May 12, 2022

You’re probably familiar with some of the titans of Orkney’s archaeological landscape such as the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae, but what about the less famous gems?Read More

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Facing our Past with Facial Reconstruction

Published on May 6, 2022

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You’ve probably seen facial reconstructions using human remains in museums or news stories – but how are they created and why?Read More

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Drawing on the past: why do we need illustrations in archaeology?

Published on April 27, 2022

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When we excavate archaeology, what we’re doing is a one-off event – we’re taking things out of the ground where they’ve sat for a very long time to better understand how finds and features all came to be there, how they were used and why they were deposited by people in the past.Read More

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Craftworking in Iron Age Scotland: Four Highlights from Culduthel

Published on April 19, 2022

In 2005, an exceptional discovery was made by archaeologists in a field on the outskirts of Inverness.

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Top 10 Archaeological Finds from Scotland’s Peat Bogs

Published on April 13, 2022

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From a 3,000-year-old hat to precious offerings to the gods, dig into our top archaeological finds from peat in Scotland.Read More

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12 More Months of Dig It!

Published on April 5, 2022

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Since 2019, Dig It! has been part of real and virtual excavations, organised three national campaigns, commissioned creatives, helped crowdfund a tabletop roleplaying game, and more.Read More

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Death and Ritual in Prehistoric Scotland: Exploring the Archaeology of Moray’s Sea Caves

Published on March 31, 2022

In an enigmatic sea cave in north-east Scotland, the remains of mummified bodies and rare artefacts reveal Moray’s ancient burial practices.Read More

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Prehistoric Figurine, Viking Boat Burial and Rare Township Brought to Life Through Flash Fiction

Published on March 23, 2022

Whalebone figuring measuring 9.5cm high and 7.5cm wide, it had no arms or legs, and what appeared to be eyes, a mouth and a navel had been cut into the 'head' and 'body'. Two large holes running through the sides hinted that it may once have been suspended.

Sites and artefacts from across the country have inspired the three winning short stories as part of Dig It!’s competition celebrating Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022.

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Top Six Archaeological Sites to Visit in Fife

Published on March 15, 2022

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Home to world-class golf, award-winning whisky distilleries and Scotland’s oldest university, Fife also boasts a rich collection of archaeological stories. Read More

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Top Five Archaeological Sites in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen

Published on March 11, 2022

This area of Scotland is home to the UK’s largest National Park, award-winning beaches, a ‘Granite City’ which boasts two Old Towns, and archaeological wonders that span over 4,000 years.Read More

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Archaeology in the Scottish Highlands: Six of the Most Spectacular Sites and Discoveries

Published on February 23, 2022

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Stretching from Speyside in the south to the northernmost mainland town of Inbhir Theòrsa (Thurso) and over to the western tip of An t-Eilean Sgitheanach (the Isle of Skye), the Scottish Highland region is almost the size of Belgium – which means there are a lot of stories to be uncovered.Read More

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