News  |  Posted April 18, 2019

Today is World Heritage Day!

Today is World Heritage Day! World Heritage Day is celebrated on 18 April every year. Scotland is home to six UNESCO world heritage sites, from the frontier of the Antonine Wall to the cliffs of St Kilda. Research on the six sites has appeared in the Proceedings, Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports and our monographs throughout the Society’s publication history. Visit …

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Today is World Heritage Day!

Today is World Heritage Day! World Heritage Day is celebrated on 18 April every year. Scotland is home to six UNESCO world heritage sites, from the frontier of the Antonine Wall to the cliffs of St Kilda. Research on the six sites has appeared in the Proceedings, Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports and our monographs throughout the Society’s publication history. Visit …

News  |  Posted March 27, 2019

The Society is recruiting for a new ScARF Project Officer

Scottish Archaeological Research Framework Project Officer **Please note this vacancy has now closed** The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is seeking an exceptional candidate for the post of ScARF Project Officer. The post will help deliver the Society’s role within Aim 2 of Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy. The successful candidate will assist the ScARF Project Manager with the development and updating …

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Society Response to Scottish Government Consultation on Scottish Charity Law

Society Response to Consultation on Scottish Charity Law

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News  |  Posted March 7, 2019

Now published: The Fortification of the Firth of Forth

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Society’s latest book, The Fortification of the Firth of Forth: ‘The most powerful naval fortress in the British Empire’  by Gordon J Barclay and Ron Morris, available now from our online shop! The Fortification of the Firth of Forth describes the story of the great Forth Fortress from 1880 to 1977, when …

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Now published: The Fortification of the Firth of Forth

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Society’s latest book, The Fortification of the Firth of Forth: ‘The most powerful naval fortress in the British Empire’  by Gordon J Barclay and Ron Morris, available now from our online shop! The Fortification of the Firth of Forth describes the story of the great Forth Fortress from 1880 to 1977, when …

News  |  Posted February 1, 2019

Archaeological Research in Progress 2019

Planning is underway for the Archaeological Research in Progress (ARP) conference which will take place on Saturday 25 May 2019  in Edinburgh. The Society is managing the event this year (with our partners Archaeology Scotland) and we are keen to put together a programme reflecting the most exciting new research findings and best practise in archaeology from across Scotland and …

News  |  Posted January 23, 2019

Just published! SAIR 81 and 82 now available

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of two new Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports, available now via the SAIR website. This update is a West Lothian special, with both new papers revealing the results of excavations from West Lothian. SAIR 81 reports on a medieval lead mining site on the slopes of Lead Law, West Linton. More than 1,100 finds …

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Just published! SAIR 81 and 82 now available

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of two new Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports, available now via the SAIR website. This update is a West Lothian special, with both new papers revealing the results of excavations from West Lothian. SAIR 81 reports on a medieval lead mining site on the slopes of Lead Law, West Linton. More than 1,100 finds …

News  |  Posted January 17, 2019

The Fortification of the Firth of Forth – available to pre-order

The Society is pleased to announce that our next book, The Fortification of the Firth of Forth, will publish in March 2019. This new publication, by Gordon J Barclay and Ron Morris, describes the story of the great Forth Fortress from 1880-1977, when the final traditional defensive capabilities were abandoned. Meticulously researched and including over 200 images, the authors draw …

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The Fortification of the Firth of Forth – available to pre-order

The Society is pleased to announce that our next book, The Fortification of the Firth of Forth, will publish in March 2019. This new publication, by Gordon J Barclay and Ron Morris, describes the story of the great Forth Fortress from 1880-1977, when the final traditional defensive capabilities were abandoned. Meticulously researched and including over 200 images, the authors draw …

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New Dig It! TV video collection

Dig It! recently launched a series of eight fantastic videos exploring some of Scotland’s most curious castles. Supported by the Castle Studies Trust, the collection, which adds to the existing Backyard Castles series on YouTube channel Dig It! TV, invites viewers from across the world to experience Scotland’s heritage found in some surprising places! Check out the videos here.

News  |  Posted December 11, 2018

Professor Roger Mercer OBE, MA, FSA, FRSE, HonFSA Scot, HonMCIfA

At the Society lecture meeting on the evening of 10th December we held a minutes silence for our Honorary Fellow and past President, Roger Mercer, who very sadly passed away suddenly on Monday the 3rd December 2018. Our thoughts are with his family; he will be sorely missed. A private funeral will be held with a memorial service to be …

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Just published! SAIR 79 and 80 now available

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of two new Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports, available now via our new journals’ website. SAIR has been published by the Society since 2001, and the latest update brings the total published excavation reports to 80! The new website will offer a new, user-friendly interface to access SAIR, while all papers will continue …

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Just published! SAIR 79 and 80 now available

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of two new Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports, available now via our new journals’ website. SAIR has been published by the Society since 2001, and the latest update brings the total published excavation reports to 80! The new website will offer a new, user-friendly interface to access SAIR, while all papers will continue …