Stef North-Sagrott
@archaeostef.bsky.social
Archaeologist; Senior Cultural Resources Advisor for the Historic Scotland Properties in Care
A Hogmanay wander with pals to see the Fingask Long Barrow.
Still needs some time for the landscape to settle, and sadly the interior was gated off so we couldn't see the full majesty of its construction (see interior images in the link below)
www.stonespecialist.com/news/stone-p...
#TombTuesday
Still needs some time for the landscape to settle, and sadly the interior was gated off so we couldn't see the full majesty of its construction (see interior images in the link below)
www.stonespecialist.com/news/stone-p...
#TombTuesday
December 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
A Hogmanay wander with pals to see the Fingask Long Barrow.
Still needs some time for the landscape to settle, and sadly the interior was gated off so we couldn't see the full majesty of its construction (see interior images in the link below)
www.stonespecialist.com/news/stone-p...
#TombTuesday
Still needs some time for the landscape to settle, and sadly the interior was gated off so we couldn't see the full majesty of its construction (see interior images in the link below)
www.stonespecialist.com/news/stone-p...
#TombTuesday
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam or Alice in Chains
December 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam or Alice in Chains
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Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
Very nice bit of analysis. I'm guessing the mint might have been in Edinburgh Castle
"It was minted in Edinburgh, so it's the first time that we have Scottish coinage being minted in what was a core part of the Scottish kingdom."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"It was minted in Edinburgh, so it's the first time that we have Scottish coinage being minted in what was a core part of the Scottish kingdom."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for the nation after 900 years
The medieval David I silver coin, discovered in a wooded area in Midlothian, has been dated to the second half of the 1130s.
www.bbc.com
December 29, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Very nice bit of analysis. I'm guessing the mint might have been in Edinburgh Castle
"It was minted in Edinburgh, so it's the first time that we have Scottish coinage being minted in what was a core part of the Scottish kingdom."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
"It was minted in Edinburgh, so it's the first time that we have Scottish coinage being minted in what was a core part of the Scottish kingdom."
www.bbc.com/news/article...
December 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Blessed Solstice! From tomorrow the days begin to get longer again
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2023/12/the-...
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2023/12/the-...
The Winter Solstice in Historic Scotland - Historic Environment Scotland Blog
Discover some of the amazing ancient sites in Scotland that are associated with celebrating Midwinter and the Winter Solstice
blog.historicenvironment.scot
December 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Blessed Solstice! From tomorrow the days begin to get longer again
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2023/12/the-...
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2023/12/the-...
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Clubbiedean Fort: An Iron Age fortification on the shore of Clubbiedean reservoir a few km SW of Edinburgh. #HillfortsWednesday Consisting of an inner and outer rampart, each with external ditch and a possible entrance to the south. More 1/
December 17, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Clubbiedean Fort: An Iron Age fortification on the shore of Clubbiedean reservoir a few km SW of Edinburgh. #HillfortsWednesday Consisting of an inner and outer rampart, each with external ditch and a possible entrance to the south. More 1/
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Traces of Neolithic feasting, possible evidence of a Roman siege, and an amulet once thought to be imbued with supernatural power are just some of Scotland's top archaeological discoveries from 2025 🤩
Dig into our list of finds spanning 6,000 years of history: www.digitscotland.com/five-of-scot...
Dig into our list of finds spanning 6,000 years of history: www.digitscotland.com/five-of-scot...
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Traces of Neolithic feasting, possible evidence of a Roman siege, and an amulet once thought to be imbued with supernatural power are just some of Scotland's top archaeological discoveries from 2025 🤩
Dig into our list of finds spanning 6,000 years of history: www.digitscotland.com/five-of-scot...
Dig into our list of finds spanning 6,000 years of history: www.digitscotland.com/five-of-scot...
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Two for #TombTuesday
Holm of Papay South - Chambered cairn as seen by the birds of Winter and the birds of Summer. (Holmie sheep in formation.
#Papay
#Orkney
#neolithic
Holm of Papay South - Chambered cairn as seen by the birds of Winter and the birds of Summer. (Holmie sheep in formation.
#Papay
#Orkney
#neolithic
December 9, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Two for #TombTuesday
Holm of Papay South - Chambered cairn as seen by the birds of Winter and the birds of Summer. (Holmie sheep in formation.
#Papay
#Orkney
#neolithic
Holm of Papay South - Chambered cairn as seen by the birds of Winter and the birds of Summer. (Holmie sheep in formation.
#Papay
#Orkney
#neolithic
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Thinking of studying for a PhD? I'd be happy to hear from anyone considering research into British or Irish prehistory, monuments, radiocarbon dating, heritage. Part-time, distance options. There are funding schemes here at @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social - but be quick, deadlines are in Jan/Feb!
PhD funding | PhD and Research Degrees | University of Exeter
www.exeter.ac.uk
December 8, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Thinking of studying for a PhD? I'd be happy to hear from anyone considering research into British or Irish prehistory, monuments, radiocarbon dating, heritage. Part-time, distance options. There are funding schemes here at @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social - but be quick, deadlines are in Jan/Feb!
Congratulations to @crookston.bsky.social
We're champions! 🏆
We had a brilliant night at the @glasgowtimes.bsky.social #GlasgowChamps awards.
For a small volunteer-led group, this award means so much. We're grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way & helped us care for & celebrate Glasgow’s castle
We had a brilliant night at the @glasgowtimes.bsky.social #GlasgowChamps awards.
For a small volunteer-led group, this award means so much. We're grateful to everyone who has supported us along the way & helped us care for & celebrate Glasgow’s castle
December 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Congratulations to @crookston.bsky.social
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Our next seminar is tomorrow - 2nd December with the superb @archaeonado.bsky.social on his recent research into Whithorn
6pm in the Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre
6pm in the Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre
Me, tomorrow!
How to (re)build an early medieval church: new light on the Whithorn ‘minster’ and shrine
@firstmillennia.bsky.social 18:00, Tuesday 2 Dec
Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre, University of Edinburgh, Old Medical School, Teviot Place (enter via doorway 1)
How to (re)build an early medieval church: new light on the Whithorn ‘minster’ and shrine
@firstmillennia.bsky.social 18:00, Tuesday 2 Dec
Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre, University of Edinburgh, Old Medical School, Teviot Place (enter via doorway 1)
December 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Our next seminar is tomorrow - 2nd December with the superb @archaeonado.bsky.social on his recent research into Whithorn
6pm in the Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre
6pm in the Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre
Was a privilege to be invited to attend yesterday to the opening/reveal of the new mosaic installation in the well at Glasgow Cathedral. The project highlights the oft overlooked feature which is integral to the story of St Ketigern and Glasgow itself
More info etc www.aproxima.co.uk/the-well
More info etc www.aproxima.co.uk/the-well
November 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Was a privilege to be invited to attend yesterday to the opening/reveal of the new mosaic installation in the well at Glasgow Cathedral. The project highlights the oft overlooked feature which is integral to the story of St Ketigern and Glasgow itself
More info etc www.aproxima.co.uk/the-well
More info etc www.aproxima.co.uk/the-well
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Hoping for aliens/pirate treasure/ancient magical balls
November 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Hoping for aliens/pirate treasure/ancient magical balls
Afternoon fellow heritage-folk.
Does anyone have access to J.M Lindsay's 1975 paper "Charcoal iron smelting and its fuel supply; the example of Lorn furnace, Argyllshire, 1753–1876" in the Journal of Historical Geography?
Would be much appreciated if anyone can share a copy!
Does anyone have access to J.M Lindsay's 1975 paper "Charcoal iron smelting and its fuel supply; the example of Lorn furnace, Argyllshire, 1753–1876" in the Journal of Historical Geography?
Would be much appreciated if anyone can share a copy!
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Afternoon fellow heritage-folk.
Does anyone have access to J.M Lindsay's 1975 paper "Charcoal iron smelting and its fuel supply; the example of Lorn furnace, Argyllshire, 1753–1876" in the Journal of Historical Geography?
Would be much appreciated if anyone can share a copy!
Does anyone have access to J.M Lindsay's 1975 paper "Charcoal iron smelting and its fuel supply; the example of Lorn furnace, Argyllshire, 1753–1876" in the Journal of Historical Geography?
Would be much appreciated if anyone can share a copy!
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Just to show that HES staff and Employees continue to do serious and well needed work
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, here is the story of Margaret Hall's Cairn, Edinburgh.
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2025/11/marg...
thank you
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, here is the story of Margaret Hall's Cairn, Edinburgh.
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2025/11/marg...
thank you
Margaret Hall’s Cairn: Reclaiming a Forgotten Story in Holyrood Park - Historic Environment Scotland Blog Margaret Hall’s Cairn in Holyrood Park
Discover the historic case of domestic violence and remembrance behind the Margaret Hall Cairn in Holyrood Park:
blog.historicenvironment.scot
November 26, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Just to show that HES staff and Employees continue to do serious and well needed work
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, here is the story of Margaret Hall's Cairn, Edinburgh.
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2025/11/marg...
thank you
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, here is the story of Margaret Hall's Cairn, Edinburgh.
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2025/11/marg...
thank you
Given the awe this has given me in 2025, I can hardly begin to imagine what people in the past must have thought when they heard such a thing
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Given the awe this has given me in 2025, I can hardly begin to imagine what people in the past must have thought when they heard such a thing
Very nice to see this take/interpretation on Y Gododdin at Edinburgh Castle - Castle of Light tonight
November 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Very nice to see this take/interpretation on Y Gododdin at Edinburgh Castle - Castle of Light tonight
Guess who has just spent 15 minutes trying to get in to a livestream for a lecture that is actually tomorrow.
Just as well I decided to not go along in person!
Just as well I decided to not go along in person!
a cartoon of homer simpson with smoke coming out of his mouth that says doh !
ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson with smoke coming out of his mouth that says doh !
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November 19, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Guess who has just spent 15 minutes trying to get in to a livestream for a lecture that is actually tomorrow.
Just as well I decided to not go along in person!
Just as well I decided to not go along in person!
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"Ancient well hidden for centuries in Glasgow Cathedral crypt is being reawakened"
Musicians, artists and archaeologists to collaborate on the interpretation of the well in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, connected with the site's founder St Mungo.
Read more here👇
www.classicfm.com/music-news/a...
Musicians, artists and archaeologists to collaborate on the interpretation of the well in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, connected with the site's founder St Mungo.
Read more here👇
www.classicfm.com/music-news/a...
Ancient well hidden for centuries in Glasgow Cathedral crypt is being reawakened
The sacred site will be uncovered and reinterpreted through music.
www.classicfm.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:22 AM
"Ancient well hidden for centuries in Glasgow Cathedral crypt is being reawakened"
Musicians, artists and archaeologists to collaborate on the interpretation of the well in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, connected with the site's founder St Mungo.
Read more here👇
www.classicfm.com/music-news/a...
Musicians, artists and archaeologists to collaborate on the interpretation of the well in the crypt of Glasgow Cathedral, connected with the site's founder St Mungo.
Read more here👇
www.classicfm.com/music-news/a...
Had a great day with the team visiting the Govan Stones, hearing all about the work that Govan Workspace are doing to create a viable future & getting a tour from Prof Driscoll himself.
Make sure you visit when they reopen in 2026 thegovanstones.org.uk
#TombTuesday (given the Govan Sarcophagus)
Make sure you visit when they reopen in 2026 thegovanstones.org.uk
#TombTuesday (given the Govan Sarcophagus)
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Had a great day with the team visiting the Govan Stones, hearing all about the work that Govan Workspace are doing to create a viable future & getting a tour from Prof Driscoll himself.
Make sure you visit when they reopen in 2026 thegovanstones.org.uk
#TombTuesday (given the Govan Sarcophagus)
Make sure you visit when they reopen in 2026 thegovanstones.org.uk
#TombTuesday (given the Govan Sarcophagus)
November 9, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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Our next seminar is Tuesday 4 November at 6pm
Peter Guest will be talking on 'Feeding the Roman Army in Britain '
Once again the seminar will take place in the Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre, Old Medical School, University of Edinburgh.
Peter Guest will be talking on 'Feeding the Roman Army in Britain '
Once again the seminar will take place in the Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre, Old Medical School, University of Edinburgh.
November 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Our next seminar is Tuesday 4 November at 6pm
Peter Guest will be talking on 'Feeding the Roman Army in Britain '
Once again the seminar will take place in the Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre, Old Medical School, University of Edinburgh.
Peter Guest will be talking on 'Feeding the Roman Army in Britain '
Once again the seminar will take place in the Sydney Smith Lecture Theatre, Old Medical School, University of Edinburgh.
Turns out on this day in 2014 I was at Hambledon Hill with @nts-archaeology.bsky.social and @nattrustarch.bsky.social #HillfortsWednesday
October 22, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Turns out on this day in 2014 I was at Hambledon Hill with @nts-archaeology.bsky.social and @nattrustarch.bsky.social #HillfortsWednesday