The development of the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF) is now underway. Help contribute to the debate by visiting our Forum, and check this page for regular updates and news. The Mission Statement for ScARF, and the makeup and remit of the ScARF Steering Group, are available here. Links to other projects and organisations can be found here.
Current research panels include: the Palaeolithic & Mesolithic, Neolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age, Medieval, Marine & Maritime, and Science in Archaeology panels. We are also looking at how to approach archaeological research into the Modern period. The Iron Age panel also includes a group considering research into Roman Scotland.
The Vision
By the end of the project we will have in place an updatable framework highlighting both current research strengths within Scottish archaeology, and areas for future exploration. This will enable anyone wishing to contribute to the research environment of Scotland to effectively plan their work in relation to the framework; ensuring that future research is relevant, represents greater value, and effectively contributes to our understanding of the past.
As the framework is envisioned as a rolling project, updated as fresh research is undertaken, it will provide an enduring and relevant legacy for those involved in archaeological research. The framework will provide both a structure to build upon and a set of research goals to aspire to.
The Method
The framework is being developed in partnership with Historic Scotland and all those involved in the archaeology of Scotland. Panels are being assembled to identify current research strengths and future research themes for particular aspects of Scottish archaeology.
You
It is important for the success of this project that you are involved throughout the development of ScARF.
The Forum on this website provides a meeting place for discussion. This is a valuable opportunity for us to hear your ideas and stimulate debate.
As each panel is being formed, a webpage will be created providing more details and canvassing for your suggestions.
If you have any specific suggestions or queries please get in touch with our Project Manager, Jeff Sanders, at jeff@socantscot.org.
ScARF
Updates
Call for Papers - CRAFT AND PEOPLE - Conference at the British Museum, 1-2 November 2012
09 May 2012
Sara Strack (University of Leicester), Marion Uckelmann (University of Exeter), Ben Roberts (British Museum) are very pleased to announce that they will be organizing an international conference, to be held at the British Museum on the 1. and 2. November, 2012, on Craft and People – Agents of Skilled Labour in the Archaeological Record.
"From Influence to Translation: Art of the Global Middle Ages" Conference 16-18 May, 2012
08 May 2012
To be held at the University of Edinburgh, the conference will seek to explore the embodiment of cultural exchange through the art and architecture of the medieval period as well as the methodological shifts that have occurred in the study of this period of wide multi-cultural engagement.
Historical Metallurgy Society Annual Conference
03 May 2012
"Not so much Gold, Silver, Bronze - more Copper, Zinc and Brass" A conference on the 6th -7th October 2012 aboard the SS Great Britain, Bristol. This conference will offer an opportunity to explore themes relating to the history and archaeology of all non-ferrous metals and offers of papers are now being accepted.
