News  |  Posted May 30, 2022

Published: SAIR 98

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. SAIR 98: Excavations outside the Roman fort on the Antonine Wall at Croy Hill, 1975–8 by William S Hanson with contributions from Lindsay Allason-Jones, Donal Bateson, Paul Bidwell, Louisa Campbell, Sally Cottam, Alexandra Croom, Brenda M Dickinson, Mark Gillings, Brian R …

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Published: SAIR 98

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. SAIR 98: Excavations outside the Roman fort on the Antonine Wall at Croy Hill, 1975–8 by William S Hanson with contributions from Lindsay Allason-Jones, Donal Bateson, Paul Bidwell, Louisa Campbell, Sally Cottam, Alexandra Croom, Brenda M Dickinson, Mark Gillings, Brian R …

News  |  Posted April 19, 2022

Now published: Radar in Scotland 1938–46

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Society’s latest book, Radar in Scotland 1938–46 by Ian Brown. The book is now available for purchase from our online shop. With histories of each individual station, this book shows how the radar chain operated, how the radar information was processed and used for the air defence of Scotland, and what it …

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Now published: Radar in Scotland 1938–46

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Society’s latest book, Radar in Scotland 1938–46 by Ian Brown. The book is now available for purchase from our online shop. With histories of each individual station, this book shows how the radar chain operated, how the radar information was processed and used for the air defence of Scotland, and what it …

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Society Response to Consultation on Draft National Planning Framework 4

The Society response to the Scottish Government consultation on Draft National Planning Framework 4

The Society response to the Scottish Government consultation on Draft National Planning Framework 4

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News  |  Posted March 20, 2022

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Statement on Ukraine

If history teaches us anything it is that warfare and its terrible associated human cost is horrendous. In the 21st century there should be no place for warfare anywhere. The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland supports the United Nations in its quest for peace, dignity and equality on a healthy planet. The Society also calls on all those involved in …

News  |  Posted March 11, 2022

New open access e-book: Scottish Girls’ Samplers

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. ‘Remember Now Thy Creator’: Scottish Girls’ Samplers, 1700–1872 by Naomi E A Tarrant Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332271 Embroidered samplers show the one aspect of girls’ education that leaves the most lasting and tangible …

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New open access e-book: Scottish Girls’ Samplers

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. ‘Remember Now Thy Creator’: Scottish Girls’ Samplers, 1700–1872 by Naomi E A Tarrant Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332271 Embroidered samplers show the one aspect of girls’ education that leaves the most lasting and tangible …

News  |  Posted February 18, 2022

New open access e-book: Culduthel

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. Culduthel: An Iron Age Craftworking Centre in North-East Scotland by Candy Hatherley and Ross Murray Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332202 The Iron Age settlement at Culduthel (NGR: NH 664 414) is one of the …

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New open access e-book: Culduthel

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. Culduthel: An Iron Age Craftworking Centre in North-East Scotland by Candy Hatherley and Ross Murray Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332202 The Iron Age settlement at Culduthel (NGR: NH 664 414) is one of the …

News  |  Posted January 14, 2022

New open access e-book: The Fortification of the Firth of Forth 1880–1977

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. The Fortification of the Firth of Forth 1880–1977: ‘The most powerful naval fortress in the British Empire’ by Gordon J Barclay and Ron Morris Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332264 This book describes the story …

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New open access e-book: The Fortification of the Firth of Forth 1880–1977

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. The Fortification of the Firth of Forth 1880–1977: ‘The most powerful naval fortress in the British Empire’ by Gordon J Barclay and Ron Morris Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332264 This book describes the story …

News  |  Posted December 13, 2021

Tonight’s event ONLINE only

We have decided to move tonight’s lecture ‘Presbyterianism and Philhellenism, 1821–56‘ to fully online only. This also includes Monday 17th January lecture ‘Curating Discomfort‘. Decisions on other possible changes will be made in due course, please keep an eye on your email inboxes and the Society website to stay up-to-date. This is due to recent Scottish Government guidance emphasising working from home where …

News  |  Posted December 9, 2021

Society Events Move Online Again

Following recent new Scottish Government guidance emphasising working from home where possible, the Society has decided to move its lectures and other events back to being fully online. We are doing this to help protect our staff and those others with whom we work to host in-person hybrid events at this time, and we hope you understand. Those who have booked …

News  |  Posted December 6, 2021

Picts to be Brought to Life in New Game Based on Ground-Breaking Research

Over 1,300 years ago, the Picts defeated the Northumbrians to become the leading political force in what is now Scotland. Now Carved in Stone, a new collaboration between tabletop roleplaying game designers and archaeologists, is bringing to life an exciting period of Scottish history for storytellers, players, and heritage enthusiasts of all ages. Created by Dungeons on a Dime and the Society’s Dig It! project, and incorporating …