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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 2d

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.

Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social · 14d

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.

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Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social · 14d

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...

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Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social · Jul 31

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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Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social · Jun 18

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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Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social · Jun 10

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.
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#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

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Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social · Jun 4

Please email submissions to [email protected]. For more info on style and format, our notes for contributors page is a great place to start. archaeologystrategy.scot/promoting-th...

A trio of magazine covers from 2020, 2021, and 2022 showing different people engaging in Archaeology

Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social · Jun 4

We welcome submissions around this theme, as well as other great stories from Scottish Archaeology, by the 25th of July. We are looking for submissions up to 300 words at the most with good high-res images to illustrate it, but shorter entries are also welcome.

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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.
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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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