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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 13d

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.

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 3d

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...

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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Dig It! @digitscotland.bsky.social · 12d

"It’s basically the best book on the Picts ever written" 😍

Dig into 7th-century Scotland with "Carved in Stone", a comprehensive guide to the Picts with 350+ historically informed illustrations covering everything from language to fashion. Pre-order to save 20%: www.stoutstoat.co.uk/carvedinstone

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 17d

"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...

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 19d

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/

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Dig It! @digitscotland.bsky.social · 14d

"Whoever carved the Ardross wolf has seen the real thing" 🐺

Now on display in Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, the famous Ardross Wolf Stone was probably created over 1,000 years before these animals were persecuted to extinction in Britain around 1760: www.digitscotland.com/the-archaeol...

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 17d

"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...

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Adrián Maldonado @archaeonado.bsky.social · 18d

And for anyone really wanting to get nerdy, the full published account of Martin Carver and his team's excavations at Portmahomack is now available to download for FREE via @socantscot.bsky.social books.socantscot.org/digital-book...

Portmahomack on Tarbat Ness: Changing Ideologies in North-East Scotland, Sixth to Sixteenth Century AD | Open Access E-Books

books.socantscot.org

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 19d

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/

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 24d

'The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay' is available from our online shop (socantscot.org/finlaggan), with a 20% discount for Fellows of the Society (www.socantscot.org/join/).

Dr Caldwell will also be delivering a free public lecture on Finlaggan on 29 November (www.socantscot.org/upcoming-eve...).

Join Us

Fellows (members) of the Society are an essential part of the charity with one common passion – Scotland’s past.

www.socantscot.org

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 24d

"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-...

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Research in Action on Church Heritage @churchheritage.bsky.social · 27d

We had a brilliant afternoon with @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social and @socantscot.bsky.social! More celebrations of our launch event coming soon on our socials and our BRAND NEW website churchheritage.scot

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · 27d

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...

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · Sep 11

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/

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · Sep 10

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...

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · Sep 5

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/

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · Sep 4

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...

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · Sep 3

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...

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Kenny Brophy @urbanprehistorian.bsky.social · Aug 29

We backfilled the #KelvinWheelies trenches today. It’s been an amazing few days of skateboarding archaeology & I want to thank our awesome team, Kieran of Archaeology Scotland, Glasgow City Council, our funders @socantscot.bsky.social and the legend that is Jamie Blair of Clan Skates. 🛹

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Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social · Aug 26

Hot off the press! We are very excited to be launching this exciting church research project with our colleagues @socantscot.bsky.social, supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Pilgrim Trust.

It's Free, in-person & online, but booking is essential 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/launch-eve...

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · Aug 28

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...

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Kenny Brophy @urbanprehistorian.bsky.social · Aug 25

You can follow our excavations at the KG \ Kelvin Wheelies 1970s skatepark in Glasgow all week by following #KelvinWheelies! Thanks in advance to our funders @socantscot.bsky.social
& partners @archscot.bsky.social
+ Archaeology at @uofglasgow.bsky.social

$Filled in slalom run at the KG \ Kelvin Wheelies 1970s skatepark in Glasgow$ $Concrete remains of the KG \ Kelvin Wheelies 1970s skatepark in Glasgow$

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · Aug 22

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/

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · Aug 20

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...

Photo of young people in casual attire and protective clothing clustered around a bowl at a skatepark watching each other drop in

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