News | Posted August 6, 2024
2024 marks the 900th anniversary of the accession of David I to the throne of Scotland. The Forth Naturalist and Historian and the University of Stirling are holding a conference to celebrate and explore aspects of his reign, life, achievements – one of which was the foundation of the Royal Burgh of Stirling in 1124/1127 – and cultural milieu. David …
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The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland has been involved in advocacy since its formation in the 18th century, and has made its views known on a range of issues pertinent to the Society’s aims. The Society promotes the research, understanding and conservation of the historic environment of Scotland – for the benefit of all – and advocates good practice. We …
News | Posted June 25, 2024
The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. SAIR 106: Cowhides and motorcars: the history of Beaverbank Tannery by Morag Cross, Magnar Dalland and Debora Moretti Click here to view the publication: doi.org/10.9750/issn.2056-7421.2024.106 Summary: The proposed development at Beaverbank Place, Canonmills, Edinburgh led to the excavation of the remains …
The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. SAIR 106: Cowhides and motorcars: the history of Beaverbank Tannery by Morag Cross, Magnar Dalland and Debora Moretti Click here to view the publication: doi.org/10.9750/issn.2056-7421.2024.106 Summary: The proposed development at Beaverbank Place, Canonmills, Edinburgh led to the excavation of the remains …
News | Posted June 20, 2024
On 20 June, the Society’s Dig It! project launched Scotland Digs 2024 to celebrate the country’s world-leading archaeology and raise awareness of our links with other parts of the globe with this year’s “International Connections” theme. Now in its sixth iteration, the national campaign is assembling fieldwork updates and events for the public through social media and an online hub …
News | Posted June 12, 2024
Launched on 1 June, the South West Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SWSARF) is a three-year project which will not only review what archaeologists know about the region’s complex past but explore questions still to be answered. The South West is home to a vast array of significant archaeological sites, including some of the earliest evidence of human occupation in Scotland at Starr …
News | Posted June 4, 2024
In May 2024, we received news that His Majesty King Charles III has chosen to continue the monarch’s patronage of the Society following his accession to the throne. Our Royal Charter was first granted to the Society on 6 May 1783 by King George III stating: “And We, considering the laudable intentions of the petitioners and being desirous of promoting so useful …
News | Posted April 3, 2024
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 …
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
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
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) …
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
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. …
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. …
