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Scotland's Archaeology Strategy
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We want to live in a Scotland where archaeology is for everyone! https://archaeologystrategy.scot/
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Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social · Jun 4
We are open for submissions for Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2025!!

The 2025 theme is wellbeing in Scottish Archaeology. We want to recognise the physical, mental, and social benefits archaeology can have to individuals and communities.
archaeologystrategy.scot/magazine/
A low circle of stones at the head of a valley with water in the distance. Image is Loch Lungard Hut Circle, Highland. Copyright Glenn Wilks.
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Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2025 is here! This year’s issue is packed full of delightful articles featuring discoveries, important progress on sector issues, and how archaeological practices help support people and change lives. #ScotArchStrat archaeologystrategy.scot/magazine/
November 15, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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What a superb way to engage with research and archaeology of the #Picts!
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"The Picts emerge from the shadows and step forward in technicolour" 🤩

'Carved in Stone', an illustrated guide to 7th-century Scotland packed with information on languages, settlements, cuisine, fashion, medicine, skills and more, is now available for purchase: www.digitscotland.com/archaeologis...
An illustration of several people with different skin tones – some with animals and baskets – who are wearing early medieval clothing and travelling through a forest The 'Carved in Stone' book opened to the ‘Cuisine’ section, with text on the page bordered by an illustration of Pictish food and drink An illustration of the Pictish promontory fort of Burghead from an aerial perspective, which includes a sandy bay, boats, roads, farmland and a variety of structures, including fortifications
November 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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The deadline for applications for Chair of Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy Committee is approaching soon! Are you interested in leading the committee as it launches Scotland’s next Archaeology Strategy in the Spring of 2026?
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Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy Committee Needs a New Chair! – Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy
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October 29, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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Did you know that our Head of Research @helspencer.bsky.social is the Aim 2 Lead for the Scotland’s Strategic Archaeology Committee? If you would also like to be involved, they are looking for a new chair to lead the committee as it launches Scotland’s next Archaeology Strategy in Spring 2026.
scotarchstrat.bsky.social Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social · Sep 30
Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy Committee needs a new Chair! Are you interested in leading the committee as it launches Scotland’s next Archaeology Strategy in the Spring of 2026? Follow the link below to learn more about the role and how to apply.
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Intricate interlace pattern carved into a stone surface - panel from one of the Early Medieval West Highland graveslabs of Kilmoden, Argyll.
October 13, 2025 at 8:28 AM
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Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy Committee needs a new Chair! Are you interested in leading the committee as it launches Scotland’s next Archaeology Strategy in the Spring of 2026? Follow the link below to learn more about the role and how to apply.
archaeologystrategy.scot/scotlands-ar...
Intricate interlace pattern carved into a stone surface - panel from one of the Early Medieval West Highland graveslabs of Kilmoden, Argyll.
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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We are pleased to announce that new guidance for transferring archaeological material to museums is live! This was developed as a part of Scotland's Archaeology Strategy, and is aimed at projects delivered through the planning system. Get them in the link below!

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Before the Museum Guidance Launched – Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy
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July 31, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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In 2023, 68% of Scotland's heritage employers anticipated skills shortages in the next five years, increased from 48% in 2019. We now need your help to assess the health of our sector and to identify what is needed. Have your say below!
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Skills Survey for Historic Environment Employers - Historic Environment Scotland - Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by Historic Environment Scotland
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June 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Our next blog post is up! Read about Ailsa Smith's journey through #CommunityArchaeology and how she has represented communities during her time on the #ScotArchStrat committee.
archaeologystrategy.scot/strategy-blog/

#ScotlandDigs2025 #ScottishArchaeology #Archaeology
A big group of people wearing outdoor clothes spread out working in an archaeological trench in the forest. Clutha’s dig at Avon Gorge, run by Archaeology Scotland April 2023. © E. Smith
June 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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We are open for submissions for Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2025!!

The 2025 theme is wellbeing in Scottish Archaeology. We want to recognise the physical, mental, and social benefits archaeology can have to individuals and communities.
archaeologystrategy.scot/magazine/
A low circle of stones at the head of a valley with water in the distance. Image is Loch Lungard Hut Circle, Highland. Copyright Glenn Wilks.
June 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM