News  |  Posted January 29, 2026

Society Launches Capital Fundraising Appeal

On Sunday 25 January 2026, we celebrated Burns Night by launching our Capital Fundraising Appeal with host Sally Magnusson MBE FRSE and special guests, including Dougie McLean OBE FSAScot. We would like to thank everyone who joined us online to celebrate this important moment for the Society. If you were not able to join us online, you can watch the …

Staff

Lucy Gibbons BScEcon(Hons) MSc

Fellowship and Administration Officer

Fellowship and Administration Officer

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News  |  Posted August 20, 2025

Society Funds Excavation of Scotland’s First Skatepark and More With Latest Grants

The archaeological fieldwork will help to preserve the legacy of Scotland’s first skatepark, with opportunities for the public to get involved.   As part of a broader program of research into the site, the £1,102 grant from the Society will enable experts at the University of Glasgow working with volunteers and students to undertake excavation and survey work at the …

News  |  Posted August 4, 2025

Invitation to Annual Fellows Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia

This October sees the return of an annual dinner meeting in the USA for both Fellows and friends who are interested in the Society, organised by longtime Fellow, Hope Vere Anderson. The dinner meeting has been timed to occur during the Stone Mountain Highland Games (17 – 19 October) in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Date: Saturday 18 October 2025 Arrival …

Staff

Dr Lizzie Swarbrick MA PhD FSAScot

Research in Action on Church Heritage Research Manager

Research in Action on Church Heritage Research Manager

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News  |  Posted June 19, 2025

Work With Us: Fellowship and Administration Officer

The Society is looking for a new Fellowship and Administration Officer to help grow our flourishing global network and support our busy programme of public and Fellows-Only events. Job Description  The Fellowship and Administration Officer is the main point of contact for Society Fellows, applicants and general enquiries. They administer and update records in the Society’s database and support the …

News  |  Posted June 6, 2025

Archaeological Research in Progress Recordings Now Available

In May we hosted Archaeological Research in Progress 2025, the national conference presenting recent and ongoing archaeological projects across Scotland. Organised in alternate years by the Society and Archaeology Scotland, this year’s programme featured talks on the Ness of Brodgar, a Bronze Age hoard from the Highlands, Perth’s lost priory and more. Catch up with all the talks, and over 300 other recordings, …

News  |  Posted June 2, 2025

Booking Now Open for Fellows Summer Excursion

We are delighted to open bookings for our annual Summer Excursion from Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 September 2025 to Kilmartin Glen in Argyll, one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes. This trip will give Fellows the opportunity to get to know one another and will offer a fascinating insight into the lives of people who inhabited this area over the last …

Advocacy

Society Adds Signature to Statement on Human Remains

As released by The Society for Museum Archaeology

As released by The Society for Museum Archaeology

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