News  |  Posted September 17, 2025

New Society Book Reveals Forgotten Medieval Kingdom and Nameless Royal Castle on Islay

Our new book reveals the results of major archaeological project at Finlaggan, on Islay off the west coast of Scotland, the site of a medieval kingdom’s centre of power and a previously unknown royal castle. After nearly 30 years of analysis, The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay provides a comprehensive account and interpretation of the major archaeological research undertaken at the …

Back to News

News  |  Posted September 3, 2025

New Impact Report Presents Recent Society Achievements

For 245 years the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland has supported the research, enjoyment and protection of Scotland’s past. Today, we are Scotland’s oldest heritage charity and learned Society with over 2,600 Fellows (members) globally. Our charitable work is not just for academics or experts. From grassroots initiatives to national programmes, we engage communities at every level through archaeological and …

Back to News

News  |  Posted August 20, 2025

Society Funds Excavation of Scotland’s First Skatepark and More With Latest Grants

The archaeological fieldwork will help to preserve the legacy of Scotland’s first skatepark, with opportunities for the public to get involved.   As part of a broader program of research into the site, the £1,102 grant from the Society will enable experts at the University of Glasgow working with volunteers and students to undertake excavation and survey work at the …

Back to News

News  |  Posted August 4, 2025

Invitation to Annual Fellows Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia

This October sees the return of an annual dinner meeting in the USA for both Fellows and friends who are interested in the Society, organised by longtime Fellow, Hope Vere Anderson. The dinner meeting has been timed to occur during the Stone Mountain Highland Games (17 – 19 October) in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Date: Saturday 18 October 2025 Arrival …

Back to News

News  |  Posted July 30, 2025

Guest Blog – The Gunning Victoria Jubilee Gift: Brazilian Slavery and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

Content warning: This article contains an illustration depicting slavery and an etching depicting human remains In a letter dated 15 June 1887, Dr Robert Halliday Gunning (1818-1900), a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, promised the Society a donation of money. Gunning’s £1,000 gift (worth approximately £649,000 in present-day money, relative to wages) was one of several that …

Back to News

News  |  Posted July 2, 2025

Urgent Challenge for the Heritage Sector to be Addressed Thanks to National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and Scotland’s Churches Trust have announced a £229,015 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help ensure a sustainable future for Scotland’s churches and their contents. The Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches project will immediately begin to collate information on the heritage and community value of the nation’s churches to help explore practical …

Back to News

News  |  Posted June 25, 2025

Work With Us: Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches – Community Officer

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is looking to hire a new member of staff to help co-ordinate and deliver the Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches project. Working closely with Scotland’s Churches Trust, this role will assist the Research Officer to work with communities to collate existing country-wide information on both the heritage and community value of Scotland’s churches. The …

Back to News

News  |  Posted June 19, 2025

Work With Us: Fellowship and Administration Officer

The Society is looking for a new Fellowship and Administration Officer to help grow our flourishing global network and support our busy programme of public and Fellows-Only events. Job Description  The Fellowship and Administration Officer is the main point of contact for Society Fellows, applicants and general enquiries. They administer and update records in the Society’s database and support the …

Back to News

News  |  Posted June 6, 2025

Archaeological Research in Progress Recordings Now Available

In May we hosted Archaeological Research in Progress 2025, the national conference presenting recent and ongoing archaeological projects across Scotland. Organised in alternate years by the Society and Archaeology Scotland, this year’s programme featured talks on the Ness of Brodgar, a Bronze Age hoard from the Highlands, Perth’s lost priory and more. Catch up with all the talks, and over 300 other recordings, …

Back to News

News  |  Posted June 2, 2025

Booking Now Open for Fellows Summer Excursion

We are delighted to open bookings for our annual Summer Excursion from Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 September 2025 to Kilmartin Glen in Argyll, one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes. This trip will give Fellows the opportunity to get to know one another and will offer a fascinating insight into the lives of people who inhabited this area over the last …

Back to News