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Archaeology Scotland
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Inspiring people to discover, explore, care for and enjoy Scotland's archaeological heritage! We are an independent charity: https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk
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Scottish Archaeology Month begins in just three days! 🥳
View the programme and start planning your SAM here: www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/events/

#Hesfunded #scotarchmonth #archaeologyscotland
Archaeology Scotland's festival, Scottish Archaeology Month, starts Monday 1 September
August 29, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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Kevin Wheelies Project 🛹

We hade some of the skateboarders from the original skatepark come along to see what we were up to and share stories yesterday! Stories behind the digs are one of our favourite parts of archaeology 😊

#kelvinwheelies #archaeologyscotland #archaeologyforall #hesfunded
August 28, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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🏛️ The Scottish Archaeology Month 2025 programme is live!

👉 Check it out and start planning your September: www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/events/list/
Thanks to @hisenvscot for their support.

#ScotArchMonth #HESsupported #archaeologyscotland #communityarchaeology #scottisharchaeology
August 16, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Thanks to all the speakers & participants at yesterday's @clydevalleyarf.bsky.social symposium for some fantastic presentations & discussions about future archaeological research priorities and outcomes in the Clyde Region.

#CVARF #HESsupported #Archaeology #Scotland

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Slide with on left images of hand written letters, and on top right black and white photo from early 20th century of bell tent with three men in front during excavations at Oronsay, and on bottom left two early curling stone. Title Archaeologist and Curler Black and white image of stone surface at Cochno, cup and ring marks painted make more visible, grid of white painted lines run up and down. Groups of people stand on surface looking at the rock art. Image of new bridge between Partick and Govan over River Clyde. Text Community Engagement: A Gap Bridged? Person standing in front of lectern talking, large stage behind with red velvet curtains, large screen in front with image title on which CVARF engagement projects
June 8, 2025 at 7:17 AM
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Exciting #art & #archaeology related artist residency now open.

Develop your socially engaged creative practices, explore different scales of time & space, dive deeper into places & stories of the Isle of Arran and its bioregional context.

For info

www.arrantheatreandarts.co.uk/single-post/...
Isle of Arran silhouetted against cloud banked sky, whisps of cloud in closet proximity, across blue sky. Leaden water of Firth of Clyde ripples and glistens in sunlight. Solitary bird soars overhead.
June 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Midsummer Party
Saturday 28 June 2025

Join us for a fun-filled evening in beautiful surroundings at Newbattle Abbey college. A convivial celebration with food, dance and music. Your contribution will also help fund our charitable work.

For booking: www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/get-involved...
High vaulted stone undercroft, with large stone fireplace with crest, arched windows with views to gardens beyond
June 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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📢 Are you interested in joining a small dig in #Mauchline in 2 weeks? We're looking for volunteers to help us discover what remains of Netherplace House's south avenue!
📅 Thurs 5 & Sat 7 June
📧 Email a.jepson@archaeologyscotland.org.uk for info. No experience needed! ⛏️

#Archaeology #Scotland
Blue sky, red sandstone walls of partially collapsed building glowing in sun. Vegetation, green ivy begins to cover the walls Two storey row of buildings in 19th century, with arched entrance at gaboe end. black and white photograph. People in street include horse drawn cart, women sitting in front of building and children pulling hand cart. Courtesy of Burns House Museum.
May 23, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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📢 Adopt-a-Monument is hosting an online mapping workshop introducing folk to desk-based & archival research with an emphasis on Glenan Wood in Cowal
📅 Thurs 29 May @ 7pm
📍Zoom
If you're interested in what's available for your area, click bit.ly/4dqBa6K and join us

#Archaeology #Scotland #Community
Drystone ruin, with moss covered walls in woodland. Group of people undertaking survey View from Glennan Wood along tree fringed shoreline. Across water Kintyre peninsula in distance.
May 23, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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📢 Scottish Archaeology Month 2025 – Deadline for Call for Event Entries - 31st May 2025! 🏛️🔍
👉 Submit your event online now : www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/events/regis...
or email us on sam@archaeologyscotland.org.uk
May 22, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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#ScotArchMonth 2025 - CALL FOR EVENT ENTRIES!

A dig, guided walk, talk, exhibition, or digital content, we want to showcase it! 🏺✨

📅 Deadline: 31st May 2025
📩 Email sam@archaeologyscotland.org.uk or submit via our website now! 👇
archaeologyscotland.org.uk/events/regis... #HESsupported
A promotional graphic for Scottish Archaeology Month featuring the dramatic standing stones of Callanish at sunset, bathed in warm golden light against a clear sky. The Scottish Archaeology Month logo is prominently displayed in a white rounded rectangle at the top center. Below, bold text reads “September 2025” with the hashtag #ScotArchMonth. Logos for Historic Environment Scotland, European Heritage Days, and other partner organisations are displayed along the top.
March 25, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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📖✨ Discover the Origins of Scottish Archaeology Month with our interactive timeline!

From past to present, it's been an incredible journey - and we can’t wait for SAM 2025... 👇

www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/sam-2025-loo...

#ScotArchMonth #HESsupported
A collage of various Scottish Archaeology Month activities featuring people participating in archaeological digs, historical reenactments, educational workshops, musical performances, and guided walks across scenic landscapes. The Scottish Archaeology Month logo is prominently displayed with the tagline 'a brief history...' Logos of supporting organizations are shown at the bottom.
March 24, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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📣 Bookings NOW OPEN to all for our 2025 Summer School!

From 20th–23rd May 2025, uncover the fascinating archaeology of Easter Ross & the Black Isle – from medieval sites to the Neolithic & Iron Age.

Find out more: 👇
www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/summer-school/
March 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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🏆 Congratulations to our 2023-4 Student Award winners! We celebrated their achievements at the Scottish Student Archaeology Society Conference.

🎉 More on the winners 👇 www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/celebrating-...
The winners smiling with their awards: Top left = Undergraduate Prize Winner: Maja Bergman (University of Edinburgh) Top Right = Postgraduate Prize Winner: Calum Muir (University of Edinburgh) Bottom left = Undergraduate Runner-up: Tracy Brook (University of Aberdeen) Bottom right = Postgraduate Runner-up: Thomas Macmillan (University of Aberdeen)
February 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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An amazing 3 days at Haylie Chambered Cairn with local volunteers, Clutha Archaeology Group & Douglas Park, continuing our Adopt-a-Monument project! ⛏️🔍

Huge thanks to all - Funded by Historic Environment Scotland & North Ayrshire Council's Largs Common Good Fund.
Volunteers on site Haylie Chambered Cairn
February 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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💧 Shaking up history!

Wet sieving is the messy but rewarding side of archaeology - gently washing soil to reveal hidden artefacts. 🌊🏺 Huge thanks to the Glendaruel & Bedrule volunteers & Ian Hill for getting stuck in!

Read more here 👇 www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/shaking-up-h...
A volunteer smiling with an artefact Artefacts found laying out in a tray volunteers empty earth into a tank of water Volunteers sift through the water
February 19, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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📢 Incredible Residency Opportunity!

Urras nan Tursachan is offering a 2.5 week residency at the Calanais Standing Stones during the 2025 Major Lunar Standstill 🌕✨

Open to all creatives & specialists - full details in poster below...

📅 Apply by 17 March 2025
📩 hello@calanais.org
Calanais Standing Stones with the sun behind - image via UnSplash
February 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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🏆 Celebrate student achievements at the Archaeology Scotland Student Awards ceremony! 🏆

📅 Sun, 16th Feb ⏰ 1:15–1:30 PM
📍 Part of the Scottish Student Archaeology Society Conference, Edinburgh

Tickets are open to all: www.eventbrite.com/e/ssasc-2025...
A graphic which reads 'archaeology scotland student awards ceremony, sunday 16th Feb 13:15 - 13.30 as part of the Scottish Student Archaeology Society Conference
February 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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The Learning Team are kicking off 2025 with exciting updates!🎉

🛠️ New Blog Alert: Energy Through Time is inspiring young people to explore how past communities harnessed natural energy! 🌍

🔗 Dive in: www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/energy-throu...

Thread post 🧵👇
Participants used a card game to explore local natural resources and energy sources, and discuss their pros, cons, and impacts on communities and the environment. A participant smiles at the camera with the model of a water wheel A close-up of the a model water wheel at the Shetland Science Fair A young person recreates a burial using a skeleton model in the location they were buried. We explored how osteoarchaeological (bone) evidence can tell us about how people lived.
January 28, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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Yesterday’s Strategy Day at the magnificent Drawing Room, Newbattle Abbey College, was truly inspiring! 🌟 Fantastic input from staff & trustees, with exciting plans for the future taking shape. Onwards to an amazing year ahead! 🏛️✨#ArchScot
An old painting of monks at Newbattle Abbey College The start of the day in the drawing room
January 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Discover the secrets of the Book of Kells! 🌀

On 30 Jan, join Dr. Victoria Thompson Whitworth & Master Craftsman Thomas Keyes in Edinburgh or online as they discuss potential ties to Pictish Scotland - a Tarbat Discovery Centre event.

🎟️ Get tickets: buytickets.at/tarbatdiscov...
An Illustration from the Book of Kells
January 23, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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🎄 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from Archaeology Scotland! A huge thanks to everyone who made 2024 amazing - we’re excited for 2025! 🎉

📌 Our office closes 20th Dec & reopens 6th Jan; social channels won’t be monitored during this time.
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December 20, 2024 at 4:34 PM
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❄️✨ Step into the past with our interactive winter Archaeology & History Advent Calendar!

Each day reveals stories, videos & surprises, all collated from across the sector. Start today (13th) & count down to Christmas Eve! 🎁🔍

We hope you enjoy!👉 view.genially.com/673b665e7770...
A screenshot of a calendar which has 13 doors and history and winter-themed graphics.
December 13, 2024 at 4:24 PM
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Looking for a unique gift this Christmas? 🎁 🎄

Surprise the archaeology & heritage lover in your life with an Archaeology Scotland membership! 🏺✨

A gift of discovery awaits! 👉 www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/get-involved...
A graphic about purchasing Archaeology Scotland membership for Christmas, benefits include: Discovery and Excavation Journal produced annually (full membership). Archaeology Scotland Magazine (3 times a year). Summer School, Events and Conference invitations with discounts. Enamel logo badge. Support our work getting communities involved archaeology & protecting heritage.
December 11, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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Support us without spending a penny extra whilst ticking off your gift list!🎄

By signing up to EasyFundraising & shopping with over 7,000 retailers like Amazon & Tesco - a small percentage of your purchase is donated to us – for FREE! 🎁👇

www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/shop-and-sup...
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December 5, 2024 at 12:37 PM
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Archaeology Scotland's #SpotifyWrapped just dropped! 🎶
A graphic in the style of Spotify Wrapped lists satirical bands and songs linked to Scotland's past such as 'Bronze Age Bangers' and 'Bones Don't Lie' A graphic in the style of Spotify Wrapped says we have spent 116,262 minutes thinking about Scotland's stone circles this year.
December 4, 2024 at 3:12 PM