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, …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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News  |  Posted November 21, 2023

Published: SAIR 104

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. SAIR 104: ‘Sae lofty and wide’: the archaeology of the Clyde Wind Farm by Stephen Cox and Nuala Marshall with contributions from Laura Bailey, Julie Franklin, Fraser Hunter and Angela Walker Click here to view the publication: doi.org/10.9750/issn.2056-7421.2023.104 Summary: Archaeological investigations undertaken by …

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Published: SAIR 104

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. SAIR 104: ‘Sae lofty and wide’: the archaeology of the Clyde Wind Farm by Stephen Cox and Nuala Marshall with contributions from Laura Bailey, Julie Franklin, Fraser Hunter and Angela Walker Click here to view the publication: doi.org/10.9750/issn.2056-7421.2023.104 Summary: Archaeological investigations undertaken by …

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News  |  Posted November 20, 2023

Story of ancient Egyptian objects unearthed in Fife published for the first time in PSAS

The story of the remarkable discovery of a group of Egyptian objects uncovered at Melville House in Fife between 1952 and 1984 is being told in full for the first time in an article published in the upcoming Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. The 18 objects – including a statue head described by curators as a ‘masterpiece …

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Story of ancient Egyptian objects unearthed in Fife published for the first time in PSAS

The story of the remarkable discovery of a group of Egyptian objects uncovered at Melville House in Fife between 1952 and 1984 is being told in full for the first time in an article published in the upcoming Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. The 18 objects – including a statue head described by curators as a ‘masterpiece …

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News  |  Posted November 9, 2023

Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2023 Magazine Launched!

Archaeological updates from across the country have been showcased in the Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2023 magazine, which was launched at the Scottish Archaeological Forum conference in Aberdeen in October. The free online publication shows how Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy is being delivered, by bringing together articles and comments from people and organisations across the country for anyone to read. As the annual report for …

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News  |  Posted May 26, 2023

New open access e-book: The Traprain Law Environs Project

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 Traprain Law Environs Project: Fieldwork and Excavations 2000–2004 by Colin Haselgrove Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332301 This volume presents the results of fieldwork on the East Lothian coastal plain in south-east Scotland investigating the nature …

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New open access e-book: The Traprain Law Environs Project

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 Traprain Law Environs Project: Fieldwork and Excavations 2000–2004 by Colin Haselgrove Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332301 This volume presents the results of fieldwork on the East Lothian coastal plain in south-east Scotland investigating the nature …

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