Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
@socantscot.bsky.social
A membership charity founded in 1780 that supports the study and enjoyment of Scotland’s past through publications, lectures, @scarf-scot.bsky.social, @digitscotland.bsky.social, @churchheritage.bsky.social and more | Visit https://www.socantscot.org/
TIME TEAM PODCAST: Interview with a Society Author
We are thrilled that @timeteam.bsky.social's latest podcast episode includes an interview with Dr David Caldwell FSAScot, who spoke about research detailed in our new book, 'The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay': podfollow.com/time-team/ep...
We are thrilled that @timeteam.bsky.social's latest podcast episode includes an interview with Dr David Caldwell FSAScot, who spoke about research detailed in our new book, 'The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay': podfollow.com/time-team/ep...
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
TIME TEAM PODCAST: Interview with a Society Author
We are thrilled that @timeteam.bsky.social's latest podcast episode includes an interview with Dr David Caldwell FSAScot, who spoke about research detailed in our new book, 'The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay': podfollow.com/time-team/ep...
We are thrilled that @timeteam.bsky.social's latest podcast episode includes an interview with Dr David Caldwell FSAScot, who spoke about research detailed in our new book, 'The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay': podfollow.com/time-team/ep...
PSAS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 30 November
The 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland' (PSAS) is a peer-reviewed journal of Scottish history and archaeology. Submissions are welcome from both Fellows and non-Fellows of the Society: journals.socantscot.org/index.php/ps...
The 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland' (PSAS) is a peer-reviewed journal of Scottish history and archaeology. Submissions are welcome from both Fellows and non-Fellows of the Society: journals.socantscot.org/index.php/ps...
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
PSAS SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 30 November
The 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland' (PSAS) is a peer-reviewed journal of Scottish history and archaeology. Submissions are welcome from both Fellows and non-Fellows of the Society: journals.socantscot.org/index.php/ps...
The 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland' (PSAS) is a peer-reviewed journal of Scottish history and archaeology. Submissions are welcome from both Fellows and non-Fellows of the Society: journals.socantscot.org/index.php/ps...
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN UPDATE: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’
We are thrilled to share that we have surpassed our target, which means we will be printing this nationally important monograph. We have been overwhelmed by the response and are grateful to everyone who has supported the campaign.
We are thrilled to share that we have surpassed our target, which means we will be printing this nationally important monograph. We have been overwhelmed by the response and are grateful to everyone who has supported the campaign.
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN UPDATE: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’
We are thrilled to share that we have surpassed our target, which means we will be printing this nationally important monograph. We have been overwhelmed by the response and are grateful to everyone who has supported the campaign.
We are thrilled to share that we have surpassed our target, which means we will be printing this nationally important monograph. We have been overwhelmed by the response and are grateful to everyone who has supported the campaign.
FREE ONLINE MAGAZINE: Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland
Explore the links between archaeology and wellbeing in the 2025 edition from Scotland's Archaeology Strategy, featuring our @digitscotland.bsky.social and @scarf-scot.bsky.social projects: archaeologystrategy.scot/magazine/
#ScotArchStrat
Explore the links between archaeology and wellbeing in the 2025 edition from Scotland's Archaeology Strategy, featuring our @digitscotland.bsky.social and @scarf-scot.bsky.social projects: archaeologystrategy.scot/magazine/
#ScotArchStrat
November 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
FREE ONLINE MAGAZINE: Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland
Explore the links between archaeology and wellbeing in the 2025 edition from Scotland's Archaeology Strategy, featuring our @digitscotland.bsky.social and @scarf-scot.bsky.social projects: archaeologystrategy.scot/magazine/
#ScotArchStrat
Explore the links between archaeology and wellbeing in the 2025 edition from Scotland's Archaeology Strategy, featuring our @digitscotland.bsky.social and @scarf-scot.bsky.social projects: archaeologystrategy.scot/magazine/
#ScotArchStrat
ONLINE FELLOWS’ MEETING: Scotland’s Earliest Megalithic Monuments
In 2024, we awarded funding to @archscot.bsky.social to investigate Scotland’s Early Neolithic megalithic chambered and passage tombs. Hear an update at this Fellows-only event on 13 November: www.socantscot.org/upcoming-eve...
In 2024, we awarded funding to @archscot.bsky.social to investigate Scotland’s Early Neolithic megalithic chambered and passage tombs. Hear an update at this Fellows-only event on 13 November: www.socantscot.org/upcoming-eve...
November 12, 2025 at 2:44 PM
ONLINE FELLOWS’ MEETING: Scotland’s Earliest Megalithic Monuments
In 2024, we awarded funding to @archscot.bsky.social to investigate Scotland’s Early Neolithic megalithic chambered and passage tombs. Hear an update at this Fellows-only event on 13 November: www.socantscot.org/upcoming-eve...
In 2024, we awarded funding to @archscot.bsky.social to investigate Scotland’s Early Neolithic megalithic chambered and passage tombs. Hear an update at this Fellows-only event on 13 November: www.socantscot.org/upcoming-eve...
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN LAUNCH: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’
Please pre-order or donate before 6 December to enable us to print this book by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot, which will have a major impact on the study of Pictish kingship and society: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
Please pre-order or donate before 6 December to enable us to print this book by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot, which will have a major impact on the study of Pictish kingship and society: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
November 6, 2025 at 9:20 AM
CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN LAUNCH: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’
Please pre-order or donate before 6 December to enable us to print this book by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot, which will have a major impact on the study of Pictish kingship and society: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
Please pre-order or donate before 6 December to enable us to print this book by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot, which will have a major impact on the study of Pictish kingship and society: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
WORK WITH US: Fundraising Officer
We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to join at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a fundraising campaign to purchase and redevelop a listed building beside the National Museum of Scotland.
Find out more and apply: www.socantscot.org/news/work-wi...
We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to join at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a fundraising campaign to purchase and redevelop a listed building beside the National Museum of Scotland.
Find out more and apply: www.socantscot.org/news/work-wi...
November 5, 2025 at 11:49 AM
WORK WITH US: Fundraising Officer
We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to join at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a fundraising campaign to purchase and redevelop a listed building beside the National Museum of Scotland.
Find out more and apply: www.socantscot.org/news/work-wi...
We are seeking a Fundraising Officer to join at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a fundraising campaign to purchase and redevelop a listed building beside the National Museum of Scotland.
Find out more and apply: www.socantscot.org/news/work-wi...
HELP US PRINT: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’
This nationally important monograph by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot will only be printed if we hit our crowdfunding target by 6 December.
Please support the campaign by registering your interest: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
This nationally important monograph by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot will only be printed if we hit our crowdfunding target by 6 December.
Please support the campaign by registering your interest: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
November 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM
HELP US PRINT: ‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’
This nationally important monograph by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot will only be printed if we hit our crowdfunding target by 6 December.
Please support the campaign by registering your interest: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
This nationally important monograph by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot will only be printed if we hit our crowdfunding target by 6 December.
Please support the campaign by registering your interest: www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
GRANTS DEADLINE: 30 November
There is only one month left to submit your funding application for the next round of Society Research Grants, which are available to anyone wishing to undertake high-quality research relating to Scotland’s past: www.socantscot.org/grants-prize...
There is only one month left to submit your funding application for the next round of Society Research Grants, which are available to anyone wishing to undertake high-quality research relating to Scotland’s past: www.socantscot.org/grants-prize...
October 30, 2025 at 2:22 PM
GRANTS DEADLINE: 30 November
There is only one month left to submit your funding application for the next round of Society Research Grants, which are available to anyone wishing to undertake high-quality research relating to Scotland’s past: www.socantscot.org/grants-prize...
There is only one month left to submit your funding application for the next round of Society Research Grants, which are available to anyone wishing to undertake high-quality research relating to Scotland’s past: www.socantscot.org/grants-prize...
We were delighted to support the recent underwater excavation of a rare medieval crannog in Easter Ross.
The project hoped to ascertain the chronology of the Loch Achilty site from first construction to abandonment. See what the team got up to on BBC Scotland's Landward, tonight at 8:30pm.
The project hoped to ascertain the chronology of the Loch Achilty site from first construction to abandonment. See what the team got up to on BBC Scotland's Landward, tonight at 8:30pm.
October 23, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We were delighted to support the recent underwater excavation of a rare medieval crannog in Easter Ross.
The project hoped to ascertain the chronology of the Loch Achilty site from first construction to abandonment. See what the team got up to on BBC Scotland's Landward, tonight at 8:30pm.
The project hoped to ascertain the chronology of the Loch Achilty site from first construction to abandonment. See what the team got up to on BBC Scotland's Landward, tonight at 8:30pm.
ONLINE FELLOWS’ MEETING: Getting Started with Family History
Find out how to get started researching your family history, particularly in Scotland, and why you might consider commissioning a professional researcher at this Fellows-only event on 30 October: www.socantscot.org/events/onlin...
Find out how to get started researching your family history, particularly in Scotland, and why you might consider commissioning a professional researcher at this Fellows-only event on 30 October: www.socantscot.org/events/onlin...
October 17, 2025 at 12:58 PM
ONLINE FELLOWS’ MEETING: Getting Started with Family History
Find out how to get started researching your family history, particularly in Scotland, and why you might consider commissioning a professional researcher at this Fellows-only event on 30 October: www.socantscot.org/events/onlin...
Find out how to get started researching your family history, particularly in Scotland, and why you might consider commissioning a professional researcher at this Fellows-only event on 30 October: www.socantscot.org/events/onlin...
NEW SAIR: From 2019-2020, archaeologists uncovered a significant site along the River Spey, comprising multiple phases of settlement, funerary activity, and craftworking.
Get the whole story in our latest Scottish Archaeological Internet Report (SAIR): journals.socantscot.org/index.../sai...
Get the whole story in our latest Scottish Archaeological Internet Report (SAIR): journals.socantscot.org/index.../sai...
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
NEW SAIR: From 2019-2020, archaeologists uncovered a significant site along the River Spey, comprising multiple phases of settlement, funerary activity, and craftworking.
Get the whole story in our latest Scottish Archaeological Internet Report (SAIR): journals.socantscot.org/index.../sai...
Get the whole story in our latest Scottish Archaeological Internet Report (SAIR): journals.socantscot.org/index.../sai...
NEW ScARF CHAPTERS: Our @scarf-scot.bsky.social project are busy creating a free online resource bringing together everything archaeologists currently know about South West Scotland's complex past.
Want a preview? Read (and comment on) the first three draft chapters here: scarf.scot/regional/sws...
Want a preview? Read (and comment on) the first three draft chapters here: scarf.scot/regional/sws...
October 8, 2025 at 2:43 PM
NEW ScARF CHAPTERS: Our @scarf-scot.bsky.social project are busy creating a free online resource bringing together everything archaeologists currently know about South West Scotland's complex past.
Want a preview? Read (and comment on) the first three draft chapters here: scarf.scot/regional/sws...
Want a preview? Read (and comment on) the first three draft chapters here: scarf.scot/regional/sws...
"At this moment, it is vital to learn from our histories of violence, but also of solidarity and resistance, to build a better future for us all." - Amy Rich, CRER
As part of #BHM25, discover how colonial histories shape Glasgow, its museums and its people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reinterpre...
As part of #BHM25, discover how colonial histories shape Glasgow, its museums and its people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reinterpre...
September 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
"At this moment, it is vital to learn from our histories of violence, but also of solidarity and resistance, to build a better future for us all." - Amy Rich, CRER
As part of #BHM25, discover how colonial histories shape Glasgow, its museums and its people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reinterpre...
As part of #BHM25, discover how colonial histories shape Glasgow, its museums and its people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reinterpre...
For over 240 years, our Fellows have used the post-nominals FSAScot to identify themselves as part of Scotland's oldest antiquarian society.
If you would like to become a Fellow in 2025 and help play an active role in safeguarding Scotland’s past, apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
If you would like to become a Fellow in 2025 and help play an active role in safeguarding Scotland’s past, apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
For over 240 years, our Fellows have used the post-nominals FSAScot to identify themselves as part of Scotland's oldest antiquarian society.
If you would like to become a Fellow in 2025 and help play an active role in safeguarding Scotland’s past, apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
If you would like to become a Fellow in 2025 and help play an active role in safeguarding Scotland’s past, apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
"I appreciate the networking opportunities with people from across Scotland and the world, from various professions and with diverse interests, all united by a love of history, heritage and archaeology."
Who are our Fellows? Meet archaeologist Dr Abeer Eladany: www.socantscot.org/who-are-our-...
Who are our Fellows? Meet archaeologist Dr Abeer Eladany: www.socantscot.org/who-are-our-...
September 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
"I appreciate the networking opportunities with people from across Scotland and the world, from various professions and with diverse interests, all united by a love of history, heritage and archaeology."
Who are our Fellows? Meet archaeologist Dr Abeer Eladany: www.socantscot.org/who-are-our-...
Who are our Fellows? Meet archaeologist Dr Abeer Eladany: www.socantscot.org/who-are-our-...
NEW BOOK: 'The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay'
We are thrilled to announce the release of our book by Dr David Caldwell FSAScot, which reveals the results of a major archaeological project at Finlaggan on Islay, the site of a medieval kingdom’s centre of power: www.socantscot.org/uncategorize...
We are thrilled to announce the release of our book by Dr David Caldwell FSAScot, which reveals the results of a major archaeological project at Finlaggan on Islay, the site of a medieval kingdom’s centre of power: www.socantscot.org/uncategorize...
September 17, 2025 at 9:20 AM
NEW BOOK: 'The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay'
We are thrilled to announce the release of our book by Dr David Caldwell FSAScot, which reveals the results of a major archaeological project at Finlaggan on Islay, the site of a medieval kingdom’s centre of power: www.socantscot.org/uncategorize...
We are thrilled to announce the release of our book by Dr David Caldwell FSAScot, which reveals the results of a major archaeological project at Finlaggan on Islay, the site of a medieval kingdom’s centre of power: www.socantscot.org/uncategorize...
FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE: As well as our public lectures, we host in-person and online meetings exploring Scotland's past exclusively for our Fellows.
Want access to behind-the-scenes tours and invitation-only talks? Find out more about Fellowship and apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
Want access to behind-the-scenes tours and invitation-only talks? Find out more about Fellowship and apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
September 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
FELLOWSHIP DEADLINE: As well as our public lectures, we host in-person and online meetings exploring Scotland's past exclusively for our Fellows.
Want access to behind-the-scenes tours and invitation-only talks? Find out more about Fellowship and apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
Want access to behind-the-scenes tours and invitation-only talks? Find out more about Fellowship and apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: Glasgow Museums has been shaped and impacted by the histories of British Empire and transatlantic slavery.
On 2 October, learn how the organisation is working to address the colonial histories that shape Glasgow, its museums and its people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reinterpre...
On 2 October, learn how the organisation is working to address the colonial histories that shape Glasgow, its museums and its people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reinterpre...
September 10, 2025 at 2:32 PM
FREE PUBLIC LECTURE: Glasgow Museums has been shaped and impacted by the histories of British Empire and transatlantic slavery.
On 2 October, learn how the organisation is working to address the colonial histories that shape Glasgow, its museums and its people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reinterpre...
On 2 October, learn how the organisation is working to address the colonial histories that shape Glasgow, its museums and its people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reinterpre...
Interested in reading all articles in the most recent 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland', our annual peer-reviewed journal of Scottish history and archaeology?
Find out more about becoming a Fellow of the Society and apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
Find out more about becoming a Fellow of the Society and apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
September 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Interested in reading all articles in the most recent 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland', our annual peer-reviewed journal of Scottish history and archaeology?
Find out more about becoming a Fellow of the Society and apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
Find out more about becoming a Fellow of the Society and apply before 30 September: www.socantscot.org/join/
NEW PUBLIC LECTURE PROGRAMME
We are delighted to announce our programme of free events taking place in Edinburgh and online.
Register now for lectures on colonial histories, the Lords of the Isles, the creation of an illustrated guide to the Picts, and more: www.socantscot.org/upcoming-eve...
We are delighted to announce our programme of free events taking place in Edinburgh and online.
Register now for lectures on colonial histories, the Lords of the Isles, the creation of an illustrated guide to the Picts, and more: www.socantscot.org/upcoming-eve...
September 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
NEW PUBLIC LECTURE PROGRAMME
We are delighted to announce our programme of free events taking place in Edinburgh and online.
Register now for lectures on colonial histories, the Lords of the Isles, the creation of an illustrated guide to the Picts, and more: www.socantscot.org/upcoming-eve...
We are delighted to announce our programme of free events taking place in Edinburgh and online.
Register now for lectures on colonial histories, the Lords of the Isles, the creation of an illustrated guide to the Picts, and more: www.socantscot.org/upcoming-eve...
Every year we need to raise £1 million to continue our work across Scotland and we are indebted to our Fellows, funders and sponsors who have supported us over the past 12 months.
In our Annual Impact Report, we look back on just some of our recent achievements: www.socantscot.org/uncategorize...
In our Annual Impact Report, we look back on just some of our recent achievements: www.socantscot.org/uncategorize...
September 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Every year we need to raise £1 million to continue our work across Scotland and we are indebted to our Fellows, funders and sponsors who have supported us over the past 12 months.
In our Annual Impact Report, we look back on just some of our recent achievements: www.socantscot.org/uncategorize...
In our Annual Impact Report, we look back on just some of our recent achievements: www.socantscot.org/uncategorize...
NEW E-BOOK: Over 300 years after it was wrecked off the coast of Mull in a wild storm, the Cromwellian warship 'Swan' was rediscovered and excavated.
Explore the site through underwater photography, first-hand testimony and expert analysis in our latest open access e-book: doi.org/10.9750/9781...
Explore the site through underwater photography, first-hand testimony and expert analysis in our latest open access e-book: doi.org/10.9750/9781...
August 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
NEW E-BOOK: Over 300 years after it was wrecked off the coast of Mull in a wild storm, the Cromwellian warship 'Swan' was rediscovered and excavated.
Explore the site through underwater photography, first-hand testimony and expert analysis in our latest open access e-book: doi.org/10.9750/9781...
Explore the site through underwater photography, first-hand testimony and expert analysis in our latest open access e-book: doi.org/10.9750/9781...
Fellows of the Society are an essential part of the charity with one common passion – Scotland’s past.
Would you like to become part of this global network while helping us achieve our aims?
Anyone who is interested in Scotland’s history and archaeology can apply: www.socantscot.org/join/
Would you like to become part of this global network while helping us achieve our aims?
Anyone who is interested in Scotland’s history and archaeology can apply: www.socantscot.org/join/
August 22, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Fellows of the Society are an essential part of the charity with one common passion – Scotland’s past.
Would you like to become part of this global network while helping us achieve our aims?
Anyone who is interested in Scotland’s history and archaeology can apply: www.socantscot.org/join/
Would you like to become part of this global network while helping us achieve our aims?
Anyone who is interested in Scotland’s history and archaeology can apply: www.socantscot.org/join/
FUNDING NEWS: We recently awarded £17,478 to 11 projects investigating Scotland's past.
This includes excavation and survey work at Scotland's first skatepark in Glasgow, "a place that was so special for hundreds of young people just decades ago": www.socantscot.org/news/society...
This includes excavation and survey work at Scotland's first skatepark in Glasgow, "a place that was so special for hundreds of young people just decades ago": www.socantscot.org/news/society...
August 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
FUNDING NEWS: We recently awarded £17,478 to 11 projects investigating Scotland's past.
This includes excavation and survey work at Scotland's first skatepark in Glasgow, "a place that was so special for hundreds of young people just decades ago": www.socantscot.org/news/society...
This includes excavation and survey work at Scotland's first skatepark in Glasgow, "a place that was so special for hundreds of young people just decades ago": www.socantscot.org/news/society...