Archaeology Scotland
@archscot.bsky.social
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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It's getting closer!
This Tuesday, 2nd December, support Archaeology Scotland (@archscot.bsky.social) to deliver archaeology based educational attainment & employability skills in 2026.
All help is greatly appreciated & will be match-funded via Big Give 🙏
tinyurl.com/y96zpbps
This Tuesday, 2nd December, support Archaeology Scotland (@archscot.bsky.social) to deliver archaeology based educational attainment & employability skills in 2026.
All help is greatly appreciated & will be match-funded via Big Give 🙏
tinyurl.com/y96zpbps
Empowering Young People Through Archaeology – Big Give
We want to offer more opportunities for young people and their communities to participate in archaeology to help bridge the …
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November 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It's getting closer!
This Tuesday, 2nd December, support Archaeology Scotland (@archscot.bsky.social) to deliver archaeology based educational attainment & employability skills in 2026.
All help is greatly appreciated & will be match-funded via Big Give 🙏
tinyurl.com/y96zpbps
This Tuesday, 2nd December, support Archaeology Scotland (@archscot.bsky.social) to deliver archaeology based educational attainment & employability skills in 2026.
All help is greatly appreciated & will be match-funded via Big Give 🙏
tinyurl.com/y96zpbps
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Was a privilege to be invited to attend yesterday to the opening/reveal of the new mosaic installation in the well at Glasgow Cathedral. The project highlights the oft overlooked feature which is integral to the story of St Ketigern and Glasgow itself
More info etc www.aproxima.co.uk/the-well
More info etc www.aproxima.co.uk/the-well
November 29, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Was a privilege to be invited to attend yesterday to the opening/reveal of the new mosaic installation in the well at Glasgow Cathedral. The project highlights the oft overlooked feature which is integral to the story of St Ketigern and Glasgow itself
More info etc www.aproxima.co.uk/the-well
More info etc www.aproxima.co.uk/the-well
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Finlaggan-fest @socantscot.bsky.social just wrapped - what a fantastic talk from David Caldwell covering over 1000 years of #archaeology & #history, & decades of digging & analyses 🏰 🏴 ⚔️ grab a copy of the monograph if you haven’t already! 📖 #Finlaggan #Islay #Scotland #medievalsky #skystorians
November 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Finlaggan-fest @socantscot.bsky.social just wrapped - what a fantastic talk from David Caldwell covering over 1000 years of #archaeology & #history, & decades of digging & analyses 🏰 🏴 ⚔️ grab a copy of the monograph if you haven’t already! 📖 #Finlaggan #Islay #Scotland #medievalsky #skystorians
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#Museum30 theme 29 is #water. Allan Water is river through Dunblane, through centuries source of power for many mills. In 1600 there were 7 corn mills & 3 waulk mills but by 1800 most were spinning & weaving yarn & wool. Hand loom weaving was chief industry of Dunblane…/👇
November 29, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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🏺 Many excellent projects shortlisted for Engagement & Participation, but having seen @johnhenryphillips.bsky.social's incredible talk (at @chalkefestival.bsky.social) about The Close, it really felt like a perfect example of the power of archaeology, for both practitioners & wider communities.
November 28, 2025 at 6:49 PM
🏺 Many excellent projects shortlisted for Engagement & Participation, but having seen @johnhenryphillips.bsky.social's incredible talk (at @chalkefestival.bsky.social) about The Close, it really felt like a perfect example of the power of archaeology, for both practitioners & wider communities.
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Quick check on the Neolithic Tomb of the Eagles today, in 60 mph winds. Extremely proud that this important ancient site is now fully community owned.
#Orkney 🧪🏺💀
#Orkney 🧪🏺💀
November 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Quick check on the Neolithic Tomb of the Eagles today, in 60 mph winds. Extremely proud that this important ancient site is now fully community owned.
#Orkney 🧪🏺💀
#Orkney 🧪🏺💀
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Great article in the @weforum.org on the importance of #climateheritage or #culture in responding to #climatechange, w/ fantastic signposting to work/research (including the Global Research on Culture & Climate Change Agenda!)
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
Can culture and heritage be catalysts for climate resilience?
Cultural heritage and local knowledge can be powerful levers for climate resilience and should be embedded into policies, planning and finance.
www.weforum.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Great article in the @weforum.org on the importance of #climateheritage or #culture in responding to #climatechange, w/ fantastic signposting to work/research (including the Global Research on Culture & Climate Change Agenda!)
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
www.weforum.org/stories/2025...
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NEXT WEEK!
Our Martin Doody memorial lecture is happening next Thursday, 4th December, 7.30pm
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of
@ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
Our Martin Doody memorial lecture is happening next Thursday, 4th December, 7.30pm
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of
@ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
Martin Doody Memorial Lecture 2025
The Discovery Programme's annual Martin Doody Memorial Lecture, delivered this year by Prof Joanna Brück of University College Dublin
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November 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
NEXT WEEK!
Our Martin Doody memorial lecture is happening next Thursday, 4th December, 7.30pm
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of
@ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
Our Martin Doody memorial lecture is happening next Thursday, 4th December, 7.30pm
"Animal Kin, Animal Others in Early Bronze Age Britain” will be delivered by Prof Joanna Brück of
@ucddublin.bsky.social
FREE, online, everyone welcome
Sign up: www.eventbrite.com/e/martin-doo...
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📢Applications are now open for Developing my Leadership 2026! This programme is delivered over 6 full days online by the social enterprise academy. Find out more: museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/event/developing-my-leadership-2026/
📸 Edinburgh City Art Centre, c. Rob McDougall | 🎨Ade Adesina
📸 Edinburgh City Art Centre, c. Rob McDougall | 🎨Ade Adesina
November 27, 2025 at 8:53 AM
📢Applications are now open for Developing my Leadership 2026! This programme is delivered over 6 full days online by the social enterprise academy. Find out more: museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/event/developing-my-leadership-2026/
📸 Edinburgh City Art Centre, c. Rob McDougall | 🎨Ade Adesina
📸 Edinburgh City Art Centre, c. Rob McDougall | 🎨Ade Adesina
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🗣📹📼 Watch the recordings of Prof. Steve's Dalrymple Lectures!
Either click FOLLOW THIS LINK here:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
Or, this link should take you to the recordings of both lectures:
echo360.org.uk/section/e305...
Either click FOLLOW THIS LINK here:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
Or, this link should take you to the recordings of both lectures:
echo360.org.uk/section/e305...
November 25, 2025 at 12:41 PM
🗣📹📼 Watch the recordings of Prof. Steve's Dalrymple Lectures!
Either click FOLLOW THIS LINK here:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
Or, this link should take you to the recordings of both lectures:
echo360.org.uk/section/e305...
Either click FOLLOW THIS LINK here:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
Or, this link should take you to the recordings of both lectures:
echo360.org.uk/section/e305...
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Our latest stretch goal achieved - you folks are amazing!! Thanks so much for all the support! You can still sign up for a copy though till the end of the Kickstarter on 6 December.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
‘Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland’: Printed Version
An opportunity to be part of history. Help us print a nationally important book that will transform our understanding of the Picts.
www.kickstarter.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Our latest stretch goal achieved - you folks are amazing!! Thanks so much for all the support! You can still sign up for a copy though till the end of the Kickstarter on 6 December.
www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
www.kickstarter.com/projects/soc...
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STEWARDING CHANGE: REIMAGINING ARCHIVES IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Join us at General Register House to hear from the Chief Executive of the National Records of Scotland for our Annual Lecture!
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewarding...
Join us at General Register House to hear from the Chief Executive of the National Records of Scotland for our Annual Lecture!
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewarding...
Stewarding Change - Alison Byrne, CEO National Records of Scotland
Join us for this year's Scottish Council on Archives annual lecture.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
STEWARDING CHANGE: REIMAGINING ARCHIVES IN THE DIGITAL AGE
Join us at General Register House to hear from the Chief Executive of the National Records of Scotland for our Annual Lecture!
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewarding...
Join us at General Register House to hear from the Chief Executive of the National Records of Scotland for our Annual Lecture!
Book your space via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stewarding...
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RTPI Scotland has published its Planifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections, outlining key priorities for a fully resourced planning system, infrastructure-led development, diverse housing, thriving rural communities and resilient places.
Read the Planifesto:
Read the Planifesto:
RTPI Scotland Planifesto | Championing the power of planning
RTPI Scotland's Planifesto. A Vision for Scotland for the next Scottish Government.
www.rtpi.org.uk
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
RTPI Scotland has published its Planifesto for the 2026 Holyrood elections, outlining key priorities for a fully resourced planning system, infrastructure-led development, diverse housing, thriving rural communities and resilient places.
Read the Planifesto:
Read the Planifesto:
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The team recreating the famous Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon burial ship is inviting the public to name it!
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The team recreating the famous Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon burial ship is inviting the public to name it!
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
The Sutton Hoo Ships Company (SHSC) aim to complete the project next year before getting the ship on the River Deben in 2027.
You can submit your nomination here: saxonship.org/suggest-a-na...
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TONIGHT & TOMORROW!
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
November 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
TONIGHT & TOMORROW!
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
The online live lecture link will go onto this webpage nearer the event ~ Glasgow Archaeological Society:
www.gla.ac.uk/schools/huma...
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The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies seminar series will start next term at Birkbeck.
The topic will be Collaborative Archaeologies in (Post)Conflict Contexts. All very welcome!
The topic will be Collaborative Archaeologies in (Post)Conflict Contexts. All very welcome!
November 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
The Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies seminar series will start next term at Birkbeck.
The topic will be Collaborative Archaeologies in (Post)Conflict Contexts. All very welcome!
The topic will be Collaborative Archaeologies in (Post)Conflict Contexts. All very welcome!
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St Mary’s Haddington 🏴 has some remarkable medieval oak timbers in the nave roof. My #dendrochronology work there dated them to the early 1400s and revealed them as Baltic baulks from the Gdansk region.
#MedievalMonday
#MedievalMonday
November 17, 2025 at 8:20 AM
St Mary’s Haddington 🏴 has some remarkable medieval oak timbers in the nave roof. My #dendrochronology work there dated them to the early 1400s and revealed them as Baltic baulks from the Gdansk region.
#MedievalMonday
#MedievalMonday
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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
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/
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A #Roman wooden barrel, once used to bring supplies to the soldiers stationed at Bar Hill fort on the Antonine Wall (Scotland) - hopefully it was a little luxury that made frontier life a bit more bearable! #AncientBlueSky
November 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A #Roman wooden barrel, once used to bring supplies to the soldiers stationed at Bar Hill fort on the Antonine Wall (Scotland) - hopefully it was a little luxury that made frontier life a bit more bearable! #AncientBlueSky
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OUT NOW! 📚
SSNS is proud to present its new edited volume, 'Common Ground in Scottish Archaeology' (ed. Kelly Kilpatrick), which honours the work of Dr Anna Ritchie, esteemed archaeologist, author, and lifelong advocate of Scotland's premodern history and heritage.
SSNS is proud to present its new edited volume, 'Common Ground in Scottish Archaeology' (ed. Kelly Kilpatrick), which honours the work of Dr Anna Ritchie, esteemed archaeologist, author, and lifelong advocate of Scotland's premodern history and heritage.
Common Ground in Scottish Archaeology (2025) - Scottish Society for Northern Studies
The Society is delighted to announce the publication of a new edited volume in honour of Dr Anna Ritchie.
www.ssns.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 8:31 AM
OUT NOW! 📚
SSNS is proud to present its new edited volume, 'Common Ground in Scottish Archaeology' (ed. Kelly Kilpatrick), which honours the work of Dr Anna Ritchie, esteemed archaeologist, author, and lifelong advocate of Scotland's premodern history and heritage.
SSNS is proud to present its new edited volume, 'Common Ground in Scottish Archaeology' (ed. Kelly Kilpatrick), which honours the work of Dr Anna Ritchie, esteemed archaeologist, author, and lifelong advocate of Scotland's premodern history and heritage.
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Very much looking forward to Prof Driscoll’s Dalrymple lectures on 20th and 21st November on the theme of the contribution of archaeology to the story of #Glasgow850
Free for anyone to attend.
More information here:
gla.ac.uk/schools/humani…
Free for anyone to attend.
More information here:
gla.ac.uk/schools/humani…
https://gla.ac.uk/schools/humani…
November 12, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Very much looking forward to Prof Driscoll’s Dalrymple lectures on 20th and 21st November on the theme of the contribution of archaeology to the story of #Glasgow850
Free for anyone to attend.
More information here:
gla.ac.uk/schools/humani…
Free for anyone to attend.
More information here:
gla.ac.uk/schools/humani…
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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...
'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...
November 12, 2025 at 10:02 AM
"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...
'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...
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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...
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The phenomenal and enigmatic rock crystal and gold 'jar' of Bishop Hyguald from the heart of the Galloway Hoard is NOW on display for the first time ever. It was held back for Kirkcudbright while the rest of the Hoard continues its world tour in Melbourne (1/2)
Gold jar from Galloway Hoard on display in Kirkcudbright
It resembles a perfume bottle and a Latin inscription on it suggests it had a religious function.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The phenomenal and enigmatic rock crystal and gold 'jar' of Bishop Hyguald from the heart of the Galloway Hoard is NOW on display for the first time ever. It was held back for Kirkcudbright while the rest of the Hoard continues its world tour in Melbourne (1/2)
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