Dr Edward Stewart
@eddiecstewart.bsky.social
CVARF Engagement Officer at Archaeology Scotland, affiliated researcher @UofG interested in early modern uplands, shieling practice, hunting and estates, and 17th c. Glencoe. I also dabble in contemporary archaeology - edgelands and archaeologies of waste.
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You have one week left to submit abstracts for the 2026 @postmedarch.bsky.social Congress!
The conference is in May next year, hosted at Reading University, UK.
Share your fascinating research with international delegates!
The conference is in May next year, hosted at Reading University, UK.
Share your fascinating research with international delegates!
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
You have one week left to submit abstracts for the 2026 @postmedarch.bsky.social Congress!
The conference is in May next year, hosted at Reading University, UK.
Share your fascinating research with international delegates!
The conference is in May next year, hosted at Reading University, UK.
Share your fascinating research with international delegates!
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Important stuff from @eddiecstewart.bsky.social with applications to stuff I'm writing about perceptions of early medieval island church sites as well - big recommend
Could contemporary rewilding represent an act of marginalisation?
@eddiecstewart.bsky.social looks to the past to suggest an alternative future for Scotland's 'wild' places in a new EUP blog post 👉
@eddiecstewart.bsky.social looks to the past to suggest an alternative future for Scotland's 'wild' places in a new EUP blog post 👉
Wicked Wild Wastes? - Edinburgh University Press Blog
Dr Edward Stewart challenges contemporary notions of rewilding, suggesting an alternative future for Scotland's 'wild' places.
euppublishingblog.com
November 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Important stuff from @eddiecstewart.bsky.social with applications to stuff I'm writing about perceptions of early medieval island church sites as well - big recommend
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Exactly a year ago, Ellen Wohl, @parriblue.bsky.social and I spent two days in Providence thinking about #rivers and how we conceptualize them & live with them. Here’s the result of history and fluvial geomorphology teaming up. #envhist
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
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Rivers are messy: Beyond the water bias in research and management
This article reviews current trends in interdisciplinary river research to argue that a “water bias” or tendency consider rivers as synonymous with water can hinder our understanding of rivers and con...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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We’re out at New College Motherwell today for #DYW Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire’s STEM fest.
Students from local high schools in Motherwell, Bellshill and Wishaw will have the chance to explore how archaeologists reconstruct past lives and diets, and contribute their Q’s to #CVARF
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Students from local high schools in Motherwell, Bellshill and Wishaw will have the chance to explore how archaeologists reconstruct past lives and diets, and contribute their Q’s to #CVARF
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October 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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In case you missed it during Halloween shenanigans this weekend…
🧪 Another Halloween, another batch of highly inaccurate and horrifying plastic skeleton decorations to look at in this year’s seasonally spooky blogpost.
And yes, the snail skeleton is addressed. Kinda. Ugh.
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And yes, the snail skeleton is addressed. Kinda. Ugh.
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The (Entirely Inaccurate, Completely Nonsensical) Plastic Skeleton Wars Continue
Let’s be real – you know exactly what this blog post is about. I’ve been writing about these cursed plastic objects for years now. After doing an overview of the worst iterations …
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November 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
In case you missed it during Halloween shenanigans this weekend…
@urbanprehistorian.bsky.social I see the ‘Glasglow’ at the botanics this year features some throwbacks to @glasgowgardenfestival.org! There’s also a set of doors in the GGF colours and an arch of flowers, a hot air balloon, and a mini uppy-down-ride?
October 30, 2025 at 11:17 AM
@urbanprehistorian.bsky.social I see the ‘Glasglow’ at the botanics this year features some throwbacks to @glasgowgardenfestival.org! There’s also a set of doors in the GGF colours and an arch of flowers, a hot air balloon, and a mini uppy-down-ride?
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It's 4 whole months since we last posted about our Greater #Glasgow Heritage & History starter pack, created waaaay back to make it easier for folk to find local nourishment here... 💚 New additions inc @clydevalleyarf.bsky.social @weesue7.bsky.social @mininglandscapes.bsky.social go.bsky.app/M4Dezri
October 16, 2025 at 7:30 PM
It's 4 whole months since we last posted about our Greater #Glasgow Heritage & History starter pack, created waaaay back to make it easier for folk to find local nourishment here... 💚 New additions inc @clydevalleyarf.bsky.social @weesue7.bsky.social @mininglandscapes.bsky.social go.bsky.app/M4Dezri
I’ll be talking on our @nts-archaeology.bsky.social and @uofgartshums.bsky.social project!
@archscot.bsky.social You can (digitally) catch me talking about the archaeology of Glencoe and the stories we've uncovered from three seasons of excavations as part of the AIA International Archaeology Day here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-archaeo...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-archaeo...
An archaeology of life before and after the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe
To celebrate International Archaeology Day, join Dr Edward C Stewart, Archaeology Scotland as he talks about recent excavations at Glencoe
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October 13, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I’ll be talking on our @nts-archaeology.bsky.social and @uofgartshums.bsky.social project!
@archscot.bsky.social You can (digitally) catch me talking about the archaeology of Glencoe and the stories we've uncovered from three seasons of excavations as part of the AIA International Archaeology Day here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-archaeo...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-archaeo...
An archaeology of life before and after the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe
To celebrate International Archaeology Day, join Dr Edward C Stewart, Archaeology Scotland as he talks about recent excavations at Glencoe
www.eventbrite.co.uk
October 13, 2025 at 4:40 PM
@archscot.bsky.social You can (digitally) catch me talking about the archaeology of Glencoe and the stories we've uncovered from three seasons of excavations as part of the AIA International Archaeology Day here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-archaeo...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-archaeo...
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Could contemporary rewilding represent an act of marginalisation?
@eddiecstewart.bsky.social looks to the past to suggest an alternative future for Scotland's 'wild' places in a new EUP blog post 👉
@eddiecstewart.bsky.social looks to the past to suggest an alternative future for Scotland's 'wild' places in a new EUP blog post 👉
Wicked Wild Wastes? - Edinburgh University Press Blog
Dr Edward Stewart challenges contemporary notions of rewilding, suggesting an alternative future for Scotland's 'wild' places.
euppublishingblog.com
September 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Could contemporary rewilding represent an act of marginalisation?
@eddiecstewart.bsky.social looks to the past to suggest an alternative future for Scotland's 'wild' places in a new EUP blog post 👉
@eddiecstewart.bsky.social looks to the past to suggest an alternative future for Scotland's 'wild' places in a new EUP blog post 👉
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This is an excellent read for anyone interested in the politics of land in Scotland
‘A repopulating archaeology
By presenting the Highland landscape as ecologically desolate & culturally empty, it is easy then to argue for these already marginalised landscapes to form the frontline of Scotland’s
‘A repopulating archaeology
By presenting the Highland landscape as ecologically desolate & culturally empty, it is easy then to argue for these already marginalised landscapes to form the frontline of Scotland’s
I’m happy to say this article on my PhD research, exploring and challenging conceptions of wildness in Scottish Highland landscapes is out (and open access) now in @scottishhistreview.bsky.social.
You can access the article here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
You can access the article here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
September 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
This is an excellent read for anyone interested in the politics of land in Scotland
‘A repopulating archaeology
By presenting the Highland landscape as ecologically desolate & culturally empty, it is easy then to argue for these already marginalised landscapes to form the frontline of Scotland’s
‘A repopulating archaeology
By presenting the Highland landscape as ecologically desolate & culturally empty, it is easy then to argue for these already marginalised landscapes to form the frontline of Scotland’s
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Repeopling vrs Rewilding is an unhelpful polarisation of views in contemporary land regeneration debates. Reintroducing past social, env. & economic complexity can open up new conversations & options.
A topic central to my current research & taken up brilliantly here by @eddiecstewart.bsky.social:
A topic central to my current research & taken up brilliantly here by @eddiecstewart.bsky.social:
You can find the full article (open access) here, thanks to @edinburghup.bsky.social: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
Wicked Wild Wastes? Challenging Wildness through Repopulating Approaches to Archaeological Narratives in Scottish Highland Landscapes | The Scottish Historical Review
This article will explore a repopulating approach as a means of producing archaeological and historical narratives of upland land use in the Scottish Highlands which go beyond tired notions of margina...
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September 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Repeopling vrs Rewilding is an unhelpful polarisation of views in contemporary land regeneration debates. Reintroducing past social, env. & economic complexity can open up new conversations & options.
A topic central to my current research & taken up brilliantly here by @eddiecstewart.bsky.social:
A topic central to my current research & taken up brilliantly here by @eddiecstewart.bsky.social:
You can check out this blog post from @edinburghup.bsky.social on my recent article from our work in Glencoe and Rannoch Moor here: euppublishingblog.com/2025/09/04/w....
You can keep up to date with this project here: forms.office.com/e/dW4vS5SYZ6
You can keep up to date with this project here: forms.office.com/e/dW4vS5SYZ6
Wicked Wild Wastes? - Edinburgh University Press Blog
Dr Edward Stewart challenges contemporary notions of rewilding, suggesting an alternative future for Scotland's 'wild' places.
euppublishingblog.com
September 4, 2025 at 9:59 PM
You can check out this blog post from @edinburghup.bsky.social on my recent article from our work in Glencoe and Rannoch Moor here: euppublishingblog.com/2025/09/04/w....
You can keep up to date with this project here: forms.office.com/e/dW4vS5SYZ6
You can keep up to date with this project here: forms.office.com/e/dW4vS5SYZ6
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"The concept of wildness in Scotland is both politically and culturally contentious with a long history for the term ‘wild’ being..." WANT TO KNOW THE NEXT PART? I know you do. Guess you'll have to read Edward Stewart's article here for FREE: www.euppublishing.com/doi/full/10....
Wicked Wild Wastes? Challenging Wildness through Repopulating Approaches to Archaeological Narratives in Scottish Highland Landscapes | The Scottish Historical Review
This article will explore a repopulating approach as a means of producing archaeological and historical narratives of upland land use in the Scottish Highlands which go beyond tired notions of margina...
www.euppublishing.com
September 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
"The concept of wildness in Scotland is both politically and culturally contentious with a long history for the term ‘wild’ being..." WANT TO KNOW THE NEXT PART? I know you do. Guess you'll have to read Edward Stewart's article here for FREE: www.euppublishing.com/doi/full/10....
This article is based on fieldwork supported by @uofgartshums.bsky.social Archaeology colleagues, and @nts-archaeology.bsky.social, funded by @sgsah.bsky.social
I’m happy to say this article on my PhD research, exploring and challenging conceptions of wildness in Scottish Highland landscapes is out (and open access) now in @scottishhistreview.bsky.social.
You can access the article here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
You can access the article here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
September 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
This article is based on fieldwork supported by @uofgartshums.bsky.social Archaeology colleagues, and @nts-archaeology.bsky.social, funded by @sgsah.bsky.social
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What a lunch break experience.... Mendelsshon on Mull in Iona Hall! AMAZING!
September 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
What a lunch break experience.... Mendelsshon on Mull in Iona Hall! AMAZING!
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All set up and waiting for Iona and Bunessan Primary Shool pupils to come and learn about #archaeology today @n-t-s.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 8:54 AM
All set up and waiting for Iona and Bunessan Primary Shool pupils to come and learn about #archaeology today @n-t-s.bsky.social
I’m happy to say this article on my PhD research, exploring and challenging conceptions of wildness in Scottish Highland landscapes is out (and open access) now in @scottishhistreview.bsky.social.
You can access the article here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
You can access the article here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
September 2, 2025 at 4:46 PM
I’m happy to say this article on my PhD research, exploring and challenging conceptions of wildness in Scottish Highland landscapes is out (and open access) now in @scottishhistreview.bsky.social.
You can access the article here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
You can access the article here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
Excited to see this article, based on my PhD research in-print and ✨open access!
You can check it out here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
You can check it out here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
September 2, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Excited to see this article, based on my PhD research in-print and ✨open access!
You can check it out here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
You can check it out here: www.euppublishing.com/doi/10.3366/...
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We have some VERY exciting news, not only is the latest special issue of SHR now available but @eddiecstewart.bsky.social's article on 'Wicked Wild Wastes? Challenging Wildness through Repopulating Approaches to Archaeological Narratives in Scottish Highland Landscapes’ is OPEN ACCESS.
September 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
We have some VERY exciting news, not only is the latest special issue of SHR now available but @eddiecstewart.bsky.social's article on 'Wicked Wild Wastes? Challenging Wildness through Repopulating Approaches to Archaeological Narratives in Scottish Highland Landscapes’ is OPEN ACCESS.
You can check out our latest #Glencoe2025 blog post here: glencoeandrannochenvirons.wordpress.com/2025/08/10/l...
A trip with the Archaeo-Botanists around Glencoe, Rannoch Moor and Argyll. @uofgartshums.bsky.social @nts-archaeology.bsky.social @archscot.bsky.social @stanforduniversity.bsky.social
A trip with the Archaeo-Botanists around Glencoe, Rannoch Moor and Argyll. @uofgartshums.bsky.social @nts-archaeology.bsky.social @archscot.bsky.social @stanforduniversity.bsky.social
August 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
You can check out our latest #Glencoe2025 blog post here: glencoeandrannochenvirons.wordpress.com/2025/08/10/l...
A trip with the Archaeo-Botanists around Glencoe, Rannoch Moor and Argyll. @uofgartshums.bsky.social @nts-archaeology.bsky.social @archscot.bsky.social @stanforduniversity.bsky.social
A trip with the Archaeo-Botanists around Glencoe, Rannoch Moor and Argyll. @uofgartshums.bsky.social @nts-archaeology.bsky.social @archscot.bsky.social @stanforduniversity.bsky.social
The Glencoe Archaeology Project is supporting the #NoWrongPath campaign #SQA #DYWScot!
While our directors team all hold degrees, we’ve come to work together from different perspectives and parts of the sector, and have had an array of routes to our current posts!
While our directors team all hold degrees, we’ve come to work together from different perspectives and parts of the sector, and have had an array of routes to our current posts!
August 4, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The Glencoe Archaeology Project is supporting the #NoWrongPath campaign #SQA #DYWScot!
While our directors team all hold degrees, we’ve come to work together from different perspectives and parts of the sector, and have had an array of routes to our current posts!
While our directors team all hold degrees, we’ve come to work together from different perspectives and parts of the sector, and have had an array of routes to our current posts!
@nts-archaeology.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social @archscot.bsky.social
You can find out more recent blog posts from the #Glencoe Archaeology Project.
Dr Cole Juckette builds digital models and exciting outputs in and out the field: glencoeandrannochenvirons.wordpress.com/2025/07/20/w...
You can signing up to our mailing list here: forms.office.com/e/dW4vS5SYZ6
Dr Cole Juckette builds digital models and exciting outputs in and out the field: glencoeandrannochenvirons.wordpress.com/2025/07/20/w...
You can signing up to our mailing list here: forms.office.com/e/dW4vS5SYZ6
August 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
You can find out more recent blog posts from the #Glencoe Archaeology Project.
Dr Cole Juckette builds digital models and exciting outputs in and out the field: glencoeandrannochenvirons.wordpress.com/2025/07/20/w...
You can signing up to our mailing list here: forms.office.com/e/dW4vS5SYZ6
Dr Cole Juckette builds digital models and exciting outputs in and out the field: glencoeandrannochenvirons.wordpress.com/2025/07/20/w...
You can signing up to our mailing list here: forms.office.com/e/dW4vS5SYZ6
August 3, 2025 at 10:07 PM
You can find out more recent blog posts from the #Glencoe Archaeology Project.
Dr Cole Juckette builds digital models and exciting outputs in and out the field: glencoeandrannochenvirons.wordpress.com/2025/07/20/w...
You can signing up to our mailing list here: forms.office.com/e/dW4vS5SYZ6
Dr Cole Juckette builds digital models and exciting outputs in and out the field: glencoeandrannochenvirons.wordpress.com/2025/07/20/w...
You can signing up to our mailing list here: forms.office.com/e/dW4vS5SYZ6
Had a great few days showing Nick Cullen @stanfordpress.bsky.social around Glencoe and along the River Ba on Rannoch Moor - exploring shielings, summerhouses and settlements. Nick is our #Glencoe Archaeology Project archaeo-botanist so contextualising him in the landscape has been great!
July 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Had a great few days showing Nick Cullen @stanfordpress.bsky.social around Glencoe and along the River Ba on Rannoch Moor - exploring shielings, summerhouses and settlements. Nick is our #Glencoe Archaeology Project archaeo-botanist so contextualising him in the landscape has been great!