News | Posted October 15, 2026
We are delighted that our publication, The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay: Excavations at the Centre of the Lordship of the Isles, 1989–1998 by Dr David Caldwell HonFSAScot, has been shortlisted for The Saltires: Scotland’s National Book Awards in the 2026 Scotland’s Research Book of the Year category. Celebrating the best Scottish books since 1937, the Saltire Society champions Scottish culture, …
News | Posted October 14, 2026
We are thrilled to announce that the Make Your Mark in Volunteering campaign—a cross-sector partnership project hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland—has received just over £500,000 of funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland and NatureScot to help a wider range of people volunteer at Scotland’s museums, historic sites, nature reserves, archives, parks, zoos and …
News | Posted October 7, 2026
Founded in 1780 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1783, the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is Scotland’s oldest heritage charity and learned society. For nearly 250 years, the Society has shaped how Scotland’s past is researched, protected and shared. Our early Fellows (members) collected nationally significant artefacts, including the Lewis chess pieces, laying the foundations for the National Museum …
News | Posted September 30, 2026
Thanks to a generous bequest to the Society from Audrey Henshall OBE HonFSAScot, we are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the next round of the Audrey Henshall Legacy Fund. In 2024, £50,000 was awarded to Archaeology Scotland for their Scotland’s Earliest Megalithic Monuments project. The Society is now offering a second grant of up to £10,000 …
News | Posted September 9, 2026
The deadline for this position has now passed and we are no longer accepting applications. The Society is looking for a new member of staff to deliver its financial, HR and operational workflows following the retirement of the current Finance Manager. This role provides essential day-to-day support across finance, HR administration and organisational operations, ensuring accurate transaction processing, efficient workflows …
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The deadline for this position has now passed and we are no longer accepting applications. The Society is looking for a new member of staff to develop, manage and coordinate the financial operations of the Society following the retirement of the current post holder. This is a key role providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate management information, …
News | Posted September 8, 2026
The Society is seeking committed and passionate Fellows to put themselves forward to be members of Council. We are looking for Fellows to play a leading role in shaping the Society’s next chapter, using your expertise and skills to help develop and deliver an ambitious future for Scotland’s oldest heritage charity and learned society. As a registered charity, our Councillors …
News | Posted September 7, 2026
At the Society, we believe that Scotland’s past is for everyone to research, share, enjoy and protect, home and abroad. Thanks to the support of our Fellows and partners, our annual public events programme remains a key activity in realising this vision. Our new hybrid programme, running from October 2026 to April 2027, features lectures, a panel discussion and a …
News | Posted August 26, 2026
The archaeological fieldwork will help to record, analyse and preserve “one of Scotland’s most under-exploited, at-risk historical resources”, with future opportunities for the public to get involved. Announced today, the grant from the Society will fund initial research in south-east Scotland as part of plans for a multi-year project documenting around 200 fragments of sculpture south of the Forth-Clyde line, …
News | Posted July 6, 2026
To celebrate our shared history, Fellows of the Society benefit from free entry to ticketed Scottish history or archaeology-themed exhibitions at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, which includes Roman Scotland: Life on the Edge of Empire. Running from 14 November 2026 to 18 April 2027, this exhibition will reshape our understanding of Scotland’s relationship with the Roman world, from …
