Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandTayside & Fife Archaeological Committee @tafacarchaeology.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Derek Hall will be speaking at our 7 Nov 2026 TAFAC Conference: ‘Idleness is the enemy of the soul’. Season 3 of the Monastic Archaeology Field School at Lindores Abbey' Five new trenches were opened: what information do they provide on the operation of the Tironensian Abbey of Lindores in Fife? 122
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandTayside & Fife Archaeological Committee @tafacarchaeology.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Hannah Boyd will be speaking at the TAFAC 2026 conference on Saturday 7 November. She’ll be sharing insights into the Forth Valley & Fife and North East Scotland Archaeological Research Frameworks. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recent-arc...eventbrite.co.ukRecent Archaeological work in Tayside and Fife 2026Join us in person or online to hear the latest news of some of the amazing archaeology going on in Perth & Kinross, Angus and Fife 073
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandTayside & Fife Archaeological Committee @tafacarchaeology.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Kate Britton's talk at our 2026 TAFAC Conference: 'Stepping through the sands of time: discovery, rescue archaeology and analysis of the prehistoric footprint site at Lunan Bay, Angus’ : discovery, analysis and implications of Scotland’s first prehistoric footprint site. 143
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandNTS-Archaeology @nts-archaeology.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Gail and Christine found these fragments of 18th century decorated tile. Thanks to Norma for finding a complete version of the Peggy version online. 1122
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandClaire Boardman @claireboardman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Call for Case Studies: Heritage, History & Wellbeing in Scotland "HES & University of Birmingham are gathering examples of orgs, projects & individuals across Scotland using history & heritage, incl intangible heritage, to improve people's wellbeing." app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bham/hes-h...app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.ukHES Heritage and Wellbeing in Scotland Examples - Online Surveys | Online surveysOnline surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, Online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK... 0108
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandClaire Boardman @claireboardman.bsky.social · 23/09/2026🙏 for sharing. Just online with @archscot.bsky.social discussing these exact themes! 152
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandUHI Archaeology Institute @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Free marine energy walkshop in Fittie on October 3 Join artist Kirsty Russell and archaeologist Dan Lee to explore marine energy sites and stories in Fittie, on Saturday, October 3, for a TRANSECTS creative walking event....archaeologyorkney.comFree marine energy walkshop in Fittie on October 3Join artist Kirsty Russell and archaeologist Dan Lee to explore marine energy sites and stories in Fittie, on Saturday, October 3, for a TRANSECTS creative walking event. 032
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandSarah May @sarahmay1.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We've decided to start a discussion series. Lunchtimes once a month, to remember why we 'do heritage' all welcome, please share with students and networks. 42619
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandEdinburgh Archaeology @edinburgharchaeo.bsky.social · 22/09/2026🏛️ ArchSoc Archaeology Seminar Series Sem 1 2026/27 📅 Thursdays @ 16:15 📍 Teviot Lecture Theatre, Doorway 5 (Old Medical School) 🍷 Stay for the post-seminar reception in the McMillan Room! #Archaeology #Edinburgh #ArchSoc #EdinArch 🔽 for individual details 🎓 @hcaatedinburgh.bsky.social 143
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandNTS-Archaeology @nts-archaeology.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Good Day 2 here at Culzean. Gail and Christine found a really nice clay tobacco pipe bowl with the image of a tree on it. 062
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandNPicts @northernpicts.bsky.social · 22/09/2026We'll be talking at this on 3rd October! Not to be missed - get your tickets here: www.ticketsource.com/the-pictish-... image.png 072
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandAdrián Maldonado @archaeonado.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Scotland's weirdest hoard? The Galloway Hoard has forced a rethink of all its contemporary early medieval hoards in Scotland. I've been working on a new interpretation of the Croy Hoard near Inverness, deposited c. 850+. Short reel on NMS socials - more soon www.instagram.com/reel/Ddlg3SE...instagram.comInstagramCreate an account or log in to Instagram - Share what you're into with the people who get you. 083
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandThe Govan Stones @govanstones.bsky.social · 21/09/2026We got our story about the early medieval ring workshop at Govan Old into The Herald, thanks to Craig Williams! www.heraldscotland.com/news/2656626...heraldscotland.comArchaeologists unearth early medieval jewellery at Glasgow churchArchaeologists and community volunteers on an excavation in the 1,500-year-old churchyard of Govan Old, Glasgow, have unearthed evidence of an early… 02811
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandTayside & Fife Archaeological Committee @tafacarchaeology.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Announcing some of our 2026 Conference speakers! Richard Oram and Lucy Dean will be speaking on the Perth Charterhouse Project, which recently started excavations at the King James VI Hospital site in Perth. 062
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandNTS-Archaeology @nts-archaeology.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Great to be back at Culzean Castle on the Ayrshire coast. Digging test pits this weel on the West Green. 2317
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandDr Edward Stewart @eddiecstewart.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Out digging in Glasgow’s East End where we have now uncovered the lost East wall of Harvie’s Dykes - the site of some radical history! We’ve been getting some great finds, there’s still time to visit the excavations - before lunchtime today! @archscot.bsky.social #GBPT @glasgowcc.bsky.social 0115
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandFriends of Kinneil @kinneil.bsky.social · 21/09/2026The Legions are on the move! Come to #HistoricScotland 's popular free annual Roman Doors Open Day this Saturday, 26 September, part of @archscot.bsky.social's month of activities - Kinneil House, located right next to the Antonine Wall, will also be open free! ⛺️⚔️ kinneil.org.uk/2026/09/14/f... 031
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandGavin MacGregor @gavinmacgregor.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Do you know @thescottishcrannog.bsky.social artefacts excavations of Oakbank Crannog have been recognised as Nationally Significant, including 2500 year old fabrics. Real privilege to present on behalf of @archscot.bsky.social on Why Archaeology Matters At This Time? as part of #ScotArchMonth 17317
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandClaire Boardman @claireboardman.bsky.social · 19/09/2026"A team from Archaeology Scotland will probe the ground around the Clyde walkway near the Belvedere Hospital site with a dig running from Friday to Monday, while a series of community events, including walking tours and talks, will retell the old story." www.heraldscotland.com/news/2655614...heraldscotland.comArchaeologists to probe radical riot that brought down Glasgow tycoon's wallsThe 1823 riot was a victory for the people, and now the hunt is on to find the evidence 1134
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandNTS-Archaeology @nts-archaeology.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Back from holiday to find copies of @currentarchaeology.bsky.social magazine on the doormat with our Staffa article on the front cover. 041
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandTrimontium Trust & Museum @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social · 19/09/2026#Roman Emperor #AntoninusPius was born #OTD 19 Sept AD86. His reign saw the construction of the Antonine Wall begun around AD142 under governor Quintus Lollius Urbicus. He never visited Scotland but his reign left its mark. #Trimontium became an important Roman military centre during this period. 🎂 0124
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandThe Govan Stones @govanstones.bsky.social · 19/09/2026✨️ Adam from Cumbraland casts an early medieval-type brooch in Govan's 1,500-year-old churchyard! Visit our FREE Viking-Age Festival today and tomorrow, 11am to 4pm! @eblueaxe.bsky.social 04616
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandThe Govan Stones @govanstones.bsky.social · 18/09/2026📰 BREAKING NEWS! 🚨 Early Medieval Jewellery Unearthed at Govan Old! 💍 Archaeologists and community volunteers on an excavation in the 1,500-year-old churchyard of Govan Old, Glasgow, have unearthed evidence of an early medieval jewellery workshop and the carving of finger rings from shale. 37416
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandClyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework @clydevalleyarf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Some nice coverage of our ongoing project with @gbptrust.bsky.social @archscot.bsky.social exploring the remains of Harvie’s Dyke - a site of radical community action in the east end of Glasgow. share.google/CFZxMmcwGyOW...share.googleArchaeologists to probe radical riot that brought down Glasgow tycoon's wallsThe 1823 riot was a victory for the people, and now the hunt is on to find the evidence 1106
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandRuth Watson @ruthwatson.eurosky.social · 17/09/2026One for your list of admirable women in archaeology @prehistorian.bsky.social 2286
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandTrimontium Trust & Museum @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social · 16/09/2026For #HillfortsWednesday - our clip features Camp Tops & Hayhope Knowe near Morebattle, in the rich hillfort country of the #ScottishBorders. Both have traces of roundhouses. Camp Tops has 3 ramparts & ditches. Hayhope Knowe has a double palisade, single palisade, rampart & ditch. 1337
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandKenny Brophy @urbanprehistorian.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I visited the @archscot.bsky.social community excavations at Haylie chambered cairn in Largs this morning. Such a nice project & a beautiful megalith! 2225
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandTayside & Fife Archaeological Committee @tafacarchaeology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Our 2026 Conference is coming up soon! First Saturday in November is our date (7 Nov). We'll be at the James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie. Book via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recent-arc...eventbrite.co.ukRecent Archaeological work in Tayside and Fife 2026Join us in person or online to hear the latest news of some of the amazing archaeology going on in Perth & Kinross, Angus and Fife 022
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandThe Govan Stones @govanstones.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Event announcement! We have some special guests joining Cumbraland at our Viking-age Festival on Sat 19 & Sun 20 of Sept! Hamish from Pictavia Leather and Rona from Wasted Remains Jewellery will be exhibiting their artefacts, inspired by Celtic history & archaeological finds. FREE ENTRY ALL WEEKEND 03210
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandSarah May @sarahmay1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026One of the great things about this post is that it discusses many contemporary artistic responses to Neolithic carved stone balls, without falling into the trap of deciding the function of that art, or of the balls that inspire it. Many prehistorians are cursed by the search for function. 2278
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandClaire Boardman @claireboardman.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Someone asked about archaeological spoil heaps a few days ago - my memory! The 1950s excavation spoil heap will be investigated as part of the community-led archaeological work at Hailey chambered cairn, Largs this week. Part of Scottish Archaeology Month: www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/events/ 3153
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandLesley McFadyen @lesleymcf.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Two days of insightful and thought provoking work at the Sustainable Archaeological Futures Symposium and Workshop - @archscot.bsky.social and the Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies. 1176
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandClaire Boardman @claireboardman.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Scottish Archaeology Month 2026 is in full swing with over 300 in-person and online events to join and enjoy. Full programme: www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/events/ @archscot.bsky.social #ScotArchMonth #ScotlandThroughTime #CommunityArchaeology #HeritageForAll #HESSupported 074
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandClaire Boardman @claireboardman.bsky.social · 05/09/2026This Monday, 7 September, 19:00-20:00 BST (Online) Workshop 2: Understanding Archaeology's Value Further details & booking: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workshop-2... This free 1 hour practice focused workshop is repeated on Thursday, 9 September, 14:00-15:00 BST. @archscot.bsky.social #NLHF #HESeventbrite.co.ukWorkshop 2: Understanding Archaeology's ValueWhat difference does archaeology make to people and places? Help identify archaeology's social, cultural, environmental and economic value. 073
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandDig It! @digitscotland.bsky.social · 03/09/2026It's Scottish Archaeology Month! 🎉 @archscot.bsky.social's annual celebration of history, heritage and archaeology is back again this year with talks, tours, workshops, excavations, exhibitions and more: www.digitscotland.com/events/scott... 0155
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandEdinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust @greenspacetrust.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Join in the archaeology activity in Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park from 15th to 19th September as part of #archeaologymonth @archscot.bsky.social 012
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandScotsFoundedFootball @gedboy58.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Kieran is one of the Archaeologists responsible for serious work on New Cathkin Park, the First Hampden and Anwoth. As such, he is a top chap and a man worthy of the utmost respect. 063
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandKenny Brophy @urbanprehistorian.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Open day precautions at #CamphillDig26 29321
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandSt Kilda World Heritage Site NTS @stkildawhs.bsky.social · 29/08/2026On this day in 1930 the last St Kildans left their island home to start new lives elsewhere in Scotland. They left behind their homes and fields, their school and church. Some would be excited, others anxious as they waved farewell to their island home 08217
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandDr Edward Stewart @eddiecstewart.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Out digging at the Camphill earthwork with @urbanprehistorian.bsky.social and Kieran Manchip @archscot.bsky.social and students and volunteers. This site has everything from prehistory and post-medieval farming to rich contemporary archaeology (campfires, arboglyphs, graffiti, and witchy rituals)! 14212
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandClaire Boardman @claireboardman.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Just attended Wksh 1: What threatens archaeology's future? & can highly recommend. A tremendous amount of thought has gone into designing the sessions & although aimed at archaeology in Scotland, the themes are universal, with people joining from all over. Afternoon & evening sessions. Details 👇 172
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandNPicts @northernpicts.bsky.social · 27/08/2026As part of an international symposium at the University of Aberdeen there are a small number of free tickets to two keynote lectures held on Sunday at 7pm on the Bayeux Tapestry and Early Medieval Hilltop Settlements. Use this link to secure a ticket: abdn.eventsair.com/sachsensympo...abdn.eventsair.comSunday Public Engagement Registration 074
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandUHI Archaeology Institute @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social · 27/08/2026'Ness Day' is just one of many events on the horizon as part of the Orkney Science Festival and Orkney Archaeology Festival.archaeologyorkney.comDig into the Ness as part of 2026 Orkney Science Festival'Ness Day' is just one of many events on the horizon as part of the Orkney Science Festival and Orkney Archaeology Festival. 031
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandSue Wilkes @suewilkesauthor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Front and back of the mysterious Kilmorie stone, Kirkcolm Church, Dumfries and Galloway. A mixture of Christian and possibly Viking symbols, c.9th century. My photos. More info on the carvings here, erviekirkcolmchurch.co.uk/kilmorie-sto.... 0329
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandTrimontium Trust & Museum @trimontiumtrust.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Just two hours away from our own fort site at Newstead, Segedunum is the most excavated Roman fort site in the whole of Britain. Positioned to the east of Hadrian’s Wall, it was in use for some 300 years! #romanfortthursday #romansite #romanarchaeology #romanbritain 1235
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandThe Govan Stones @govanstones.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Our recumbent gravestones, originally covering the graves of Strathclyde elites in the c. 9th - 11th centuries, feature crosses and beautiful interlace and knotwork. In later centuries locals reused them as their own tombstones, carving their initials in the already ancient stones. 📷 Dr Tom Horne 13411
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandKenny Brophy @urbanprehistorian.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Nothing prehistoric yet at #CamphillDig26 but here’s a Bakelite Glasgow tram token from at least 70 years ago. It was found in a test pit near where excavations last happened on the site 75 years ago. Was it dropped by a digger? 😉 5689
Reposted by Archaeology ScotlandUHI Archaeology Institute @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social · 26/08/2026A project to assess carbonised plant remains from the Ness of Brodgar is one of 43 to receive funding through the first Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) Access Fund.archaeologyorkney.comNess plant remains project benefits from national RICHeS funding programmeA project to assess carbonised plant remains from the Ness of Brodgar is one of 43 to receive funding through the first Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) Access Fund. 051