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
MA PhD FSA HonFSAScot
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. …
News | Posted December 6, 2023
Thanks to a generous bequest to the Society from Audrey Hensall OBE HonFSAScot, we are delighted to announce a new Grant opportunity from the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Reflecting Audrey Hensall’s wishes, and her research interests, the Society is pleased to announce the lunch of the Audrey Henshall Legacy Fund, a significant opportunity to fund one or more major project/s (up to a total of …
