News | Posted August 6, 2024
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland has been involved in advocacy since its formation in the 18th century, and has made its views known on a range of issues pertinent to the Society’s aims. The Society promotes the research, understanding and conservation of the historic environment of Scotland – for the benefit of all – and advocates good practice. We …
The Society responded to the consultation by Scottish Government on charity regulation. This is available as a PDF: Society response to the consultation by Scottish Government on charity regulation.
The Society responded to the consultation by Scottish Government on charity regulation. This is available as a PDF: Society response to the consultation by Scottish Government on charity regulation.
The Society’s correspondence with Perth & Kinross Council over proposed cuts to their archaeological services
The Society’s correspondence with Perth & Kinross Council over proposed cuts to their archaeological services
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News | Posted June 12, 2024
Launched on 1 June, the South West Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SWSARF) is a three-year project which will not only review what archaeologists know about the region’s complex past but explore questions still to be answered. The South West is home to a vast array of significant archaeological sites, including some of the earliest evidence of human occupation in Scotland at Starr …
News | Posted June 4, 2024
In May 2024, we received news that His Majesty King Charles III has chosen to continue the monarch’s patronage of the Society following his accession to the throne. Our Royal Charter was first granted to the Society on 6 May 1783 by King George III stating: “And We, considering the laudable intentions of the petitioners and being desirous of promoting so useful …
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News | Posted March 5, 2024
Over £11,000 awarded to research projects exploring 13,000 years of 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. A total of £11,854.40 will be distributed by the Society to investigate the relationship between Iron Age communities and the Roman army almost 2,000 years ago, violent …
News | Posted December 13, 2023
Dig It!, a hub for Scottish archaeology coordinated by the Society, has compiled their annual list of some of the biggest discoveries from the year to raise awareness of the archaeological work that takes place across the country. A possible Neolithic “hall”, a Bronze Age ritual cremation cemetery, and an “elite” Iron Age hillfort are among the most ground-breaking finds. …
