News | Posted October 9, 2024
The Society began publishing its annual journal in 1851. Today, the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal of new research on all aspects of Scotland’s past. The Society is now inviting submissions of articles for volume 154. Submissions are welcome from both Fellows and non-Fellows of the Society, including students, early-career researchers, independent …
Letters between the President and Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Letters between the President and Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
The report makes detailed recommendations for the future of the system which deals with archaeological finds in Scotland.
The report makes detailed recommendations for the future of the system which deals with archaeological finds in Scotland.
News | Posted September 23, 2024
The Scotland Digs 2024: International Connections campaign – coordinated by the Society’s Dig It! project – showcased the country’s world-leading archaeology and raised awareness of our links with other parts of the globe by spotlighting finds such as French pottery and a possible Roman belt hook. Now in its sixth iteration, our national campaign assembled hundreds of fieldwork updates and …
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News | Posted September 4, 2024
I have been passionate about mediaeval churches since childhood, particularly those in Scotland. I have been lucky enough in my professional life to be able to visit countries across Europe – and European colleagues have helped me see many amazing sites, some of which are not on the usual tourist routes. This has helped me view Scottish churches differently, and …
Planning concerns raised
Planning concerns raised
News | Posted August 7, 2024
Over £16,000 awarded to research projects exploring Scotland’s past The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland announced today that it has awarded funding to 10 projects committed to researching stories from Scottish history. The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland supports high-quality research and publication relating to Scotland’s past by making several grants and awards twice each year. This round awarded £16,323 …
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A horse, in any era, is not just a horse. It represents facets of life with humans, for good and ill – it is knowledge of animal welfare, diet, selective breeding, landscape and agriculture. It requires the training of both equid and human to accomplish shared tasks: riding and driving are not just cases of jump up and hang on, …
News | Posted August 6, 2024
2024 marks the 900th anniversary of the accession of David I to the throne of Scotland. The Forth Naturalist and Historian and the University of Stirling are holding a conference to celebrate and explore aspects of his reign, life, achievements – one of which was the foundation of the Royal Burgh of Stirling in 1124/1127 – and cultural milieu. David …
