News  |  Posted June 26, 2017

Just published: three new SAIR papers

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of three new Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports, available now at the Archaeology Data Service. The latest papers to be added to our Open Access collection of significant excavation reports and large-scale surveys present research from the site of a medieval farmstead discovered in Ayrshire; an area in the Highlands which saw settlement …

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Just published: three new SAIR papers

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of three new Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports, available now at the Archaeology Data Service. The latest papers to be added to our Open Access collection of significant excavation reports and large-scale surveys present research from the site of a medieval farmstead discovered in Ayrshire; an area in the Highlands which saw settlement …

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News  |  Posted June 8, 2017

Special Collection: Lindsay-Fischer Lecture

The Lindsay-Fischer lectureship was founded in 1980 in honour of Ian Gordon Lindsay (1906-66) and his friend Gerhard Fischer (1890-1977), both for their work on the historic architecture of Scotland and Norway respectively and for their achievement in promoting cordial relations between Scottish and Norwegian Scholars.  The lectures are hosted by the Society in Scotland and the Fortidsminneforeningen in Norway …

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Special Collection: Lindsay-Fischer Lecture

The Lindsay-Fischer lectureship was founded in 1980 in honour of Ian Gordon Lindsay (1906-66) and his friend Gerhard Fischer (1890-1977), both for their work on the historic architecture of Scotland and Norway respectively and for their achievement in promoting cordial relations between Scottish and Norwegian Scholars.  The lectures are hosted by the Society in Scotland and the Fortidsminneforeningen in Norway …

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News  |  Posted June 1, 2017

Scotland’s Hidden Gems Shortlist Unveiled and Voting Opens

Sites across Scotland are vying for votes as part of Dig It! 2017’s year-long celebration of archaeology.       Dig It! 2017 is inviting the public to crown Scotland’s six most spectacular Hidden Gems. Entries include a hill fort with rumoured links to Arthurian legend, Viking-age monuments tucked away in Govan and a mausoleum with “Whispering Wa’s” and a …

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News  |  Posted April 28, 2017

Special Collection: Alexander Henry Rhind

This May, the Society is celebrating all things Rhind. On May 8, Dr Margaret Maitland will be delivering a lecture titled The Tomb Uncovered, in which she will shed new light on the stories and artefacts featured in the National Museum of Scotland’s new exhibition, The Tomb: Ancient Egyptian Burial. Visit https://www.socantscot.org/event/rhind-and-egypt/ for more information. Later in the month, Professor Roberta …

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Special Collection: Alexander Henry Rhind

This May, the Society is celebrating all things Rhind. On May 8, Dr Margaret Maitland will be delivering a lecture titled The Tomb Uncovered, in which she will shed new light on the stories and artefacts featured in the National Museum of Scotland’s new exhibition, The Tomb: Ancient Egyptian Burial. Visit https://www.socantscot.org/event/rhind-and-egypt/ for more information. Later in the month, Professor Roberta …

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News  |  Posted April 20, 2017

ScARF Workshop: OASIS & HERALD

This workshop has now been rescheduled due to illness and will now take place on Monday the 26th June. Places are still available.  Most archaeologists working in Scotland (and the wider UK) will know about OASIS (http://oasis.ac.uk/pages/wiki/Main). OASIS is currently undergoing redevelopment and part of that process involves trying to realise a long held ambition to better integrate museums into …

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News  |  Posted April 13, 2017

“Scotland’s earliest people, their landscape and houses” – Alan Saville Memorial Conference

Conference On the 17th June 2017, there will be a day conference in honour of Alan Saville, past Society of Antiquaries of Scotland President. The day will comprise a set of brief talks but, more importantly, lots of discussion related to the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic occupation of Scotland, focused on the possible dwellings and ‘houses’ that have been excavated over …

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News  |  Posted April 3, 2017

The Duart Point wreck and maritime archaeology: an interview with Colin J M Martin

To mark the launch of his new book, ‘A Cromwellian Warship wrecked off Duart Castle, Mull, Scotland, in 1653’, Colin J M Martin FSA Scot discusses the book, the excavation, and the exciting world of maritime archaeology.   1. How did you get started in maritime archaeology? I learned to dive in the late 1950s with the army in Cyprus, …

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The Duart Point wreck and maritime archaeology: an interview with Colin J M Martin

To mark the launch of his new book, ‘A Cromwellian Warship wrecked off Duart Castle, Mull, Scotland, in 1653’, Colin J M Martin FSA Scot discusses the book, the excavation, and the exciting world of maritime archaeology.   1. How did you get started in maritime archaeology? I learned to dive in the late 1950s with the army in Cyprus, …

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News  |  Posted March 30, 2017

Romans, Picts, Steampunks and Guerrilla Knitters to Celebrate Scotland’s Six Iconic Sites

Scotland’s six World Heritage Sites will be celebrated with six coordinated events for the first time on World Heritage Day Picts will race Romans at the Antonine Wall, knitters will descend on New Lanark and musicians will do battle in Edinburgh. Scotland’s six UNESCO World Heritage Sites will feature in six different events on World Heritage Day (18 April) as …

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News  |  Posted March 21, 2017

Now Published: A Cromwellian Warship wrecked off Duart Castle

We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest title: A Cromwellian Warship wrecked off Duart Castle, Mull, Scotland, in 1653 by Colin J M Martin FSA Scot, available now from our online shop! This book records the excavation of the wreck of a small Cromwellian warship, believed to be Swan, which was found off Duart Point in 1979. …

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Now Published: A Cromwellian Warship wrecked off Duart Castle

We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest title: A Cromwellian Warship wrecked off Duart Castle, Mull, Scotland, in 1653 by Colin J M Martin FSA Scot, available now from our online shop! This book records the excavation of the wreck of a small Cromwellian warship, believed to be Swan, which was found off Duart Point in 1979. …

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News  |  Posted March 7, 2017

Society wins award!

The Society has won the CV Magazine 2017 Large Business Award for Best Scottish History Organisation. Created by a highly experienced and passionate team of business experts, advisors and insiders, Corporate Vision (CV) Magazine provides discerning readers worldwide with a wealth of news, features and comment on the corporate issues of the day.  Of the Awards they say, “Every day …

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