News | Posted April 15, 2026
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is looking for a new Fellowship and Administration Officer to help grow and sustain our flourishing global network and support our busy programme of events for the public and Fellows (members). The Fellowship and Administration Officer is the main point of contact for Society Fellows, applicants and general enquiries. They administer and update records in …
News | Posted April 8, 2026
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is looking to hire a new member of staff to help deliver the Research in Action on Church Heritage (ReACH) project. Working closely with Scotland’s Churches Trust, this role will work with the Research Manager and Community Officer to collate and maintain country-wide information on both the heritage and social value of Scotland’s churches. This …
News | Posted April 7, 2026
Our new book brings together 10 years of archaeological research which has transformed our understanding of the Picts. Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland: The development of a landscape of Pictish royal power from the Roman to the early medieval period by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot presents the results of three major excavations in the Upper Strathbogie Valley, Aberdeenshire: the …
News | Posted March 25, 2026
The results of the new research project may help establish that a medieval manuscript once dubbed ‘the most precious object of the western world’ could have been created in Easter Ross. Announced today, the £2,779 grant from the Society will enable Master Craftsman Thomas Keyes to conduct an experimental archaeology project later this year. Keyes hopes to gain a better understanding of the vellum workshop which was excavated at the monastic site of Portmahomack in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It remains the only example of an early-medieval vellum-working site in Northern Europe and is considered to …
News | Posted March 12, 2026
Over 170 years of publication, the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland has been a key resource for those interested in all aspects of Scottish history and archaeology. As part of our ongoing mission to provide ‘expertise, support and resources to enhance and promote the understanding and enjoyment of Scotland’s past,’ the Society has now launched a series of …
News | Posted February 17, 2026
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland are looking to hire two new members of staff to help create and deliver the final two regional research frameworks as part of the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF) project. These roles will help the Society deliver its programme activity to support its mission and vision. One role will assist in the delivery of …
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The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland are looking to hire a new member of staff to help co-ordinate and deliver the final two regional research frameworks as part of the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF) project. The role helps the Society deliver its programme activity to support its mission and vision. This role will include day-to-day management of both the …
News | Posted January 29, 2026
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 …
News | Posted January 21, 2026
Make Your Mark has launched a new research report on heritage volunteering in Scotland, commissioned by Our Past, Our Future and created in partnership with Make Your Mark and Volunteer Scotland. The findings highlight the vital contributions that volunteers make, but also underline that more needs to be done to support volunteers and organisations. Key findings include: The wide-ranging benefits …
News | Posted January 15, 2026
To celebrate the official launch of our £1.5 million fundraising campaign to raise the capital required to purchase a B-listed building, creating a national Heritage Hub for Scotland and a permanent home for the Society, we are holding a very special online evening on Sunday 25 January at 8pm GMT. Register for the event We are delighted to welcome Sally Magnusson, award-winning BBC …
