News  |  Posted April 3, 2024

New open access e-book: The Lands of Ancient Lothian

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. The Lands of Ancient Lothian: Interpreting the Archaeology of the A1 by Olivia Lelong and Gavin MacGregor Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332332 From 2001 to 2004, a programme of archaeological work was conducted during upgrading of …

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New open access e-book: The Lands of Ancient Lothian

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. The Lands of Ancient Lothian: Interpreting the Archaeology of the A1 by Olivia Lelong and Gavin MacGregor Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332332 From 2001 to 2004, a programme of archaeological work was conducted during upgrading of …

News  |  Posted March 5, 2024

Latest Society Grants Investigate War, Peace, and Crime in Scotland 

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 January 23, 2024

New open access e-book: On the Fringe of Neolithic Europe

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. On the Fringe of Neolithic Europe: Excavation of a Chambered Cairn on the Holm of Papa Westray, Orkney by Anna Ritchie Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332318 The stalled cairn of Holm of Papa Westray North (OR K 21) …

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New open access e-book: On the Fringe of Neolithic Europe

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. On the Fringe of Neolithic Europe: Excavation of a Chambered Cairn on the Holm of Papa Westray, Orkney by Anna Ritchie Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332318 The stalled cairn of Holm of Papa Westray North (OR K 21) …

News  |  Posted December 19, 2023

New open access e-book: The Moon and the Bonfire

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. The Moon and the Bonfire: An Investigation of Three Stone Circles in North-East Scotland by Richard Bradley Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332325 This volume presents the result of three excavations and two field walking surveys in Aberdeenshire. …

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New open access e-book: The Moon and the Bonfire

The Society is pleased to announce the release of this title as an open access e-book, now available through the Open Access E-Books platform. The Moon and the Bonfire: An Investigation of Three Stone Circles in North-East Scotland by Richard Bradley Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332325 This volume presents the result of three excavations and two field walking surveys in Aberdeenshire. …

News  |  Posted December 14, 2023

Published: SAIR 105

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. SAIR 105: Hume Village and Castle: the setting of a late medieval stronghold and post medieval folly in the Scottish Borders by Ian Hill and Michelle Gamble with contributions from Derek Hall, George Haggarty, K Robin Murdoch, Fraser Hunter, Calum Robertson, …

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Published: SAIR 105

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. SAIR 105: Hume Village and Castle: the setting of a late medieval stronghold and post medieval folly in the Scottish Borders by Ian Hill and Michelle Gamble with contributions from Derek Hall, George Haggarty, K Robin Murdoch, Fraser Hunter, Calum Robertson, …

News  |  Posted December 13, 2023

Dig It! Reveals Annual List of Amazing Archaeological Discoveries

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

New Society Grant Announced!

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 …

News  |  Posted November 30, 2023

Available now: PSAS 152

The Society is pleased to announce that Volume 152 of the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is now available online, with fifteen articles on topics such as small socketed axeheads, medieval crusading, Scottish diaspora, surgical instrument makers and ancient Egyptian Treasure Trove artefacts: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.152   Please see the Table of Contents for this year’s Proceedings below and follow the links to read the articles. The full backlist of issues can be explored via our journal …

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Available now: PSAS 152

The Society is pleased to announce that Volume 152 of the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is now available online, with fifteen articles on topics such as small socketed axeheads, medieval crusading, Scottish diaspora, surgical instrument makers and ancient Egyptian Treasure Trove artefacts: https://doi.org/10.9750/PSAS.152   Please see the Table of Contents for this year’s Proceedings below and follow the links to read the articles. The full backlist of issues can be explored via our journal …

News  |  Posted November 27, 2023

New Impact Report Presents Recent Society Achievements

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland has enriched the understanding of Scotland’s rich history, shaping our present and guiding our future, thanks to the unwavering support of its Fellows, funders, and event sponsors. In our Impact Report for June 2022 – May 2023, we look back on just some of the Society’s achievements over the past year. Inside you’ll find key stats …