Kath Page
@orkat3.bsky.social
#Archaeologist #zooarchaeologist #SGSAH funded #PhD student at #UHI #Orkney researching human #reddeer relationships in prehistory
#Orkney #Pollution #Storm BBC News - 'It's overwhelming': Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney beach
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'It's overwhelming': Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney's Sanday
One litter picker says he has seen a huge increase in the amount of plastic washing up on Sanday this year.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 6:21 PM
#Orkney #Pollution #Storm BBC News - 'It's overwhelming': Plastic from 1960s Canada washes up on Orkney beach
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Amazing to be part of this! Never had an archaeological emergancy before - truly a once in a lifetime site! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
Dog walkers discover 2,000-year-old human footprints on beach
Archaeologists say the human and animal prints were made at the height of the Roman Empire
www.independent.co.uk
February 19, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Amazing to be part of this! Never had an archaeological emergancy before - truly a once in a lifetime site! www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
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Interested in the Neolithic, wetlands and archaeology?
Closing Symposium: Late Neolithic Houses Project – 13 March, Leiden, Netherlands — EXARC
EXARC invites members and friends to join the closing symposium of the Late Neolithic Houses Project on 13 March at the Faculty of Archaeology, Leiden University.
www.exarc.org
February 19, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Interested in the Neolithic, wetlands and archaeology?
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Awesome news from Scotland.
Footprints From 2,000 Years Ago — Revealed by Storms, and vanished in Days
For just a few days, storms revealed something extraordinary on a beach in Scotland — human and animal footprints pressed into clay nearly 2,000 years ago.
www.bajr.org/storms-revea...
Footprints From 2,000 Years Ago — Revealed by Storms, and vanished in Days
For just a few days, storms revealed something extraordinary on a beach in Scotland — human and animal footprints pressed into clay nearly 2,000 years ago.
www.bajr.org/storms-revea...
Storms reveal 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources
Storms which recently ravaged Britain’s coastline have revealed 2,000-year-old footprints on an Angus beach – one of only a handful of locations in the UK where markings of this kind have ever been di...
www.bajr.org
February 19, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Awesome news from Scotland.
Footprints From 2,000 Years Ago — Revealed by Storms, and vanished in Days
For just a few days, storms revealed something extraordinary on a beach in Scotland — human and animal footprints pressed into clay nearly 2,000 years ago.
www.bajr.org/storms-revea...
Footprints From 2,000 Years Ago — Revealed by Storms, and vanished in Days
For just a few days, storms revealed something extraordinary on a beach in Scotland — human and animal footprints pressed into clay nearly 2,000 years ago.
www.bajr.org/storms-revea...
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UHI Archaeology Institute PhD student Cameron Taylor is currently the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) featured researcher.
PhD student is SGSAH’s featured researcher
UHI Archaeology Institute PhD student Cameron Taylor is currently the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) featured researcher.
archaeologyorkney.com
February 19, 2026 at 11:23 AM
UHI Archaeology Institute PhD student Cameron Taylor is currently the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) featured researcher.
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When uncovering traces of people from the past, evidence comes in all sizes, can be found everywhere and might not look like what we expect 🤔
Confused? Don't be! Learn more about how archaeologists uncover these stories and how you can get involved: www.digitscotland.com/what-is-arch...
Confused? Don't be! Learn more about how archaeologists uncover these stories and how you can get involved: www.digitscotland.com/what-is-arch...
February 19, 2026 at 12:15 PM
When uncovering traces of people from the past, evidence comes in all sizes, can be found everywhere and might not look like what we expect 🤔
Confused? Don't be! Learn more about how archaeologists uncover these stories and how you can get involved: www.digitscotland.com/what-is-arch...
Confused? Don't be! Learn more about how archaeologists uncover these stories and how you can get involved: www.digitscotland.com/what-is-arch...
Had a job interview today with a surprise.
A sneaky peek at the Ulbster #Pictish symbol stone with wee Pictish beastie and seahorse motives. Shame about the 19th century "graffiti" on the reverse though!
#IronAge #Caithness #Scotland
A sneaky peek at the Ulbster #Pictish symbol stone with wee Pictish beastie and seahorse motives. Shame about the 19th century "graffiti" on the reverse though!
#IronAge #Caithness #Scotland
February 19, 2026 at 12:06 PM
Had a job interview today with a surprise.
A sneaky peek at the Ulbster #Pictish symbol stone with wee Pictish beastie and seahorse motives. Shame about the 19th century "graffiti" on the reverse though!
#IronAge #Caithness #Scotland
A sneaky peek at the Ulbster #Pictish symbol stone with wee Pictish beastie and seahorse motives. Shame about the 19th century "graffiti" on the reverse though!
#IronAge #Caithness #Scotland
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What can ancient rock carvings tell us about who we are today?
Future Makers explore Scotland’s Rock Art Project (ScRAP). Archaeologists and community volunteers who are uncovering, recording and protecting carvings . www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPsR...
Future Makers explore Scotland’s Rock Art Project (ScRAP). Archaeologists and community volunteers who are uncovering, recording and protecting carvings . www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPsR...
Ancient rock art connecting communities | Future Makers Ep 3
YouTube video by UKRI Stories
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM
What can ancient rock carvings tell us about who we are today?
Future Makers explore Scotland’s Rock Art Project (ScRAP). Archaeologists and community volunteers who are uncovering, recording and protecting carvings . www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPsR...
Future Makers explore Scotland’s Rock Art Project (ScRAP). Archaeologists and community volunteers who are uncovering, recording and protecting carvings . www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPsR...
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New book on pre-order - 'Royalty and Ritual: The Landscape of Power in Early Medieval Scotland and Europe' edited by Professor Alex Sanmark ( @thinkuhi.bsky.social Institute for Northern Studies), Dr Mark Hall, Professor Jane Geddes & Dr Oisin Plumb (UHI INS)
tinyurl.com/2w43wrt5
tinyurl.com/2w43wrt5
February 18, 2026 at 10:40 AM
New book on pre-order - 'Royalty and Ritual: The Landscape of Power in Early Medieval Scotland and Europe' edited by Professor Alex Sanmark ( @thinkuhi.bsky.social Institute for Northern Studies), Dr Mark Hall, Professor Jane Geddes & Dr Oisin Plumb (UHI INS)
tinyurl.com/2w43wrt5
tinyurl.com/2w43wrt5
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DAY SYMPOSIUM: CELEBRATING THE STONE OF SCONE/DESTINY on 14 March 2026 comprises a day of papers at Perth Art Gallery, between 9.00am and 6.00pm, followed by an evening wine reception to visit the Stone on display in Perth Museum Scotland. Book now www.culturepk.org.uk/event/the-st...
February 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM
DAY SYMPOSIUM: CELEBRATING THE STONE OF SCONE/DESTINY on 14 March 2026 comprises a day of papers at Perth Art Gallery, between 9.00am and 6.00pm, followed by an evening wine reception to visit the Stone on display in Perth Museum Scotland. Book now www.culturepk.org.uk/event/the-st...
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And if you still haven't had your fill of #Orkneyingasaga #SagaoftheEarlsofOrkney (who has?), I'm doing a webinar on 4th March: www.mymagazinesub.co.uk/history-scot... (see also Niall Sharples on #Vikings in the #Hebrides on Thursday)
History Scotland Online Lectures | Exclusive history talks and webinars - My Magazine Subscriptions
History Scotland run regular online lectures on a host of subjects. Presented by historians, curators and authors, the popular webinars include a presentation and the chance to ask questions. Be sure ...
www.mymagazinesub.co.uk
February 17, 2026 at 1:39 PM
And if you still haven't had your fill of #Orkneyingasaga #SagaoftheEarlsofOrkney (who has?), I'm doing a webinar on 4th March: www.mymagazinesub.co.uk/history-scot... (see also Niall Sharples on #Vikings in the #Hebrides on Thursday)
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These stone tools found on An t-Eilean Sgitheanach (Isle of Skye) were used by pioneering humans over 11,000 years ago ⚒️
On 12 March, discover how growing evidence is showing that early humans of this period ventured much further north than previously believed: www.digitscotland.com/events/at-th...
On 12 March, discover how growing evidence is showing that early humans of this period ventured much further north than previously believed: www.digitscotland.com/events/at-th...
February 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
These stone tools found on An t-Eilean Sgitheanach (Isle of Skye) were used by pioneering humans over 11,000 years ago ⚒️
On 12 March, discover how growing evidence is showing that early humans of this period ventured much further north than previously believed: www.digitscotland.com/events/at-th...
On 12 March, discover how growing evidence is showing that early humans of this period ventured much further north than previously believed: www.digitscotland.com/events/at-th...
Why is it always Edinburgh? 😭
I want a cool archaeology research job but I want to stay in the #Highlands
It'll be a fab job for someone though
#Archaeology #Scotland
I want a cool archaeology research job but I want to stay in the #Highlands
It'll be a fab job for someone though
#Archaeology #Scotland
ScARF Research Manager
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Salary: £35,400
Date: March 8, 2026
Location: Edinburgh area
www.bajr.org/job-ad/scarf...
Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
Salary: £35,400
Date: March 8, 2026
Location: Edinburgh area
www.bajr.org/job-ad/scarf...
ScARF Research Manager - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources
Salary: £35,400Closing Date: 08/03/26Location: Edinburgh area
www.bajr.org
February 17, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Why is it always Edinburgh? 😭
I want a cool archaeology research job but I want to stay in the #Highlands
It'll be a fab job for someone though
#Archaeology #Scotland
I want a cool archaeology research job but I want to stay in the #Highlands
It'll be a fab job for someone though
#Archaeology #Scotland
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The UHI Archaeology Institute is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to record and analyse the human remains from a Pictish/Norse cemetery in Orkney.
Post-doctoral researcher sought for analysis of Newark cemetery remains
ORCA is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to record and analyse the human remains from a Pictish/Norse cemetery in Orkney.
archaeologyorkney.com
February 16, 2026 at 10:07 AM
The UHI Archaeology Institute is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to record and analyse the human remains from a Pictish/Norse cemetery in Orkney.
#StandingStoneSunday
The original and repaired #Pictish symbol stone from the Brough of Birsay, #Orkney, now in the National Museums #Edinburgh. It shows a mirror case, crescent and V rod, eagle, a wee pictish beastie and 3 armed men. Images enhanced and my own.
#IronAge
The original and repaired #Pictish symbol stone from the Brough of Birsay, #Orkney, now in the National Museums #Edinburgh. It shows a mirror case, crescent and V rod, eagle, a wee pictish beastie and 3 armed men. Images enhanced and my own.
#IronAge
February 15, 2026 at 12:07 PM
#StandingStoneSunday
The original and repaired #Pictish symbol stone from the Brough of Birsay, #Orkney, now in the National Museums #Edinburgh. It shows a mirror case, crescent and V rod, eagle, a wee pictish beastie and 3 armed men. Images enhanced and my own.
#IronAge
The original and repaired #Pictish symbol stone from the Brough of Birsay, #Orkney, now in the National Museums #Edinburgh. It shows a mirror case, crescent and V rod, eagle, a wee pictish beastie and 3 armed men. Images enhanced and my own.
#IronAge
@itvsport.bsky.social your in match @sixnations-rugby.bsky.social ads can go do one. Talk about killing the mood 🙄😤
#Rugby #SixNations
#Rugby #SixNations
February 14, 2026 at 3:51 PM
@itvsport.bsky.social your in match @sixnations-rugby.bsky.social ads can go do one. Talk about killing the mood 🙄😤
#Rugby #SixNations
#Rugby #SixNations
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Woollen jerkins are red,
This small jug is blue
This undershirt was chequered
and there's a hole in this shoe.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
MaryRose.org
This small jug is blue
This undershirt was chequered
and there's a hole in this shoe.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
MaryRose.org
February 14, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Woollen jerkins are red,
This small jug is blue
This undershirt was chequered
and there's a hole in this shoe.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
MaryRose.org
This small jug is blue
This undershirt was chequered
and there's a hole in this shoe.
Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
MaryRose.org
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February 14, 2026 at 8:42 AM
⚠️🚨 warning, images of gratuitous sunshine!
Finally some #Sun in #Sutherland #Scotland, the #dogs enjoyed it!
Finally some #Sun in #Sutherland #Scotland, the #dogs enjoyed it!
February 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
⚠️🚨 warning, images of gratuitous sunshine!
Finally some #Sun in #Sutherland #Scotland, the #dogs enjoyed it!
Finally some #Sun in #Sutherland #Scotland, the #dogs enjoyed it!
An opportunity in Orkney for any human osteo postdocs out there. Come and work on Groovy Newark! East Mainland Needs YOU!
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/staff/vac...
www.uhi.ac.uk/en/staff/vac...
Staff - Vacancies - Post-doctoral Researcher - University of the Highlands and Islands
Current listing of UHI jobs with vacancies from all across our partnership.
www.uhi.ac.uk
February 13, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Take a Visit to Stromness Museum theorkneynews.scot/2026/02/13/t...
Take a Visit to Stromness Museum
Stromness Museum is always a fascinating place to visit but for the whole of February there is the added bonus that entry is free. There are many fascinating displays to look at, folders to browse …
theorkneynews.scot
February 13, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Take a Visit to Stromness Museum theorkneynews.scot/2026/02/13/t...
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#FindsFriday The stunning head of the Capel Garmon firedog, dug up from a peat bog in north Wales in 1852
A masterpiece of Late Iron Age forging & smithing, with bull's horns & plaited equine mane representing a composite animal
More here: coflein.gov.uk/en/site/800314
📷 My own, NMW St Fagans
A masterpiece of Late Iron Age forging & smithing, with bull's horns & plaited equine mane representing a composite animal
More here: coflein.gov.uk/en/site/800314
📷 My own, NMW St Fagans
February 13, 2026 at 7:38 AM
#FindsFriday The stunning head of the Capel Garmon firedog, dug up from a peat bog in north Wales in 1852
A masterpiece of Late Iron Age forging & smithing, with bull's horns & plaited equine mane representing a composite animal
More here: coflein.gov.uk/en/site/800314
📷 My own, NMW St Fagans
A masterpiece of Late Iron Age forging & smithing, with bull's horns & plaited equine mane representing a composite animal
More here: coflein.gov.uk/en/site/800314
📷 My own, NMW St Fagans
#FindsFriday
The Cairns Character!
Discovered in a pit at the #IronAge #Broch site of The Cairns on the island of South Ronaldsay, #Orkney. He or She was carved from a beach pebble around 2,000 years ago.
📸 mine
The Cairns Character!
Discovered in a pit at the #IronAge #Broch site of The Cairns on the island of South Ronaldsay, #Orkney. He or She was carved from a beach pebble around 2,000 years ago.
📸 mine
February 13, 2026 at 11:29 AM
#FindsFriday
The Cairns Character!
Discovered in a pit at the #IronAge #Broch site of The Cairns on the island of South Ronaldsay, #Orkney. He or She was carved from a beach pebble around 2,000 years ago.
📸 mine
The Cairns Character!
Discovered in a pit at the #IronAge #Broch site of The Cairns on the island of South Ronaldsay, #Orkney. He or She was carved from a beach pebble around 2,000 years ago.
📸 mine
