Events

Thanks to the support of our Fellows, partners and sponsors, the Society runs an annual programme of public events, including lectures and conferences. 

Throughout the year, Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland are also invited to exclusive online and in-person events. They are one of the benefits of Fellowship and provide opportunities to network, meet other Fellows, and learn and discuss areas of shared interests related to Scotland’s past.

If you are not a Fellow and would like to support our work as a charity while enjoying the many benefits of Fellowship, find out how to join or subscribe to our public e-newsletter.


“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” – Dr Abeer Eladany FSAScot

ONLINE FELLOWS’ MEETING: Grants Mini-Surgery 

When: Thursday 26 March 2026, 5pm

Where: Online via Zoom

PUBLIC LECTURE: PALaEoScot – New Approaches to Scotland’s Oldest Archaeology

When: Thursday 16 April 2026, 6pm

Where: Augustine United Church, Edinburgh & Online

FELLOWS-ONLY TOUR: National Library of Scotland Map Library, Edinburgh

When: Thursday 23 April 2026, 11am BST

Where: National Library of Scotland Maps Reading Room, Edinburgh

FELLOWS-ONLY TOUR: National Museum of Scotland Research Library, Edinburgh

When: Monday 11 May 2026, 2pm BST

Where: NMS Research Library, Edinburgh

ScARF EVENT: Rock Art Gathering – Kilmartin

When: Saturday 16 May 2026, 10am BST

Where: Kilmartin Museum, Argyll and Bute & Online

FELLOWS-ONLY TOUR: Historic Environment Scotland Archives & Library, Edinburgh

When: Monday 18 May, 2pm BST

Where: HES Archives & Library, Edinburgh

ScARF EVENT: CVARF Symposium 2026

When: Saturday 6 June 2026, 10am BST

Where: Gamble Halls, Gourock, Inverclyde

ONLINE FELLOWS’ MEETING: Online Writer’s Retreat

When: Thursday 14 May 2026, 2:30pm BST

Where: Online via Zoom