News  |  Posted May 30, 2022

Published: SAIR 98

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. SAIR 98: Excavations outside the Roman fort on the Antonine Wall at Croy Hill, 1975–8 by William S Hanson with contributions from Lindsay Allason-Jones, Donal Bateson, Paul Bidwell, Louisa Campbell, Sally Cottam, Alexandra Croom, Brenda M Dickinson, Mark Gillings, Brian R …

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Published: SAIR 98

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. SAIR 98: Excavations outside the Roman fort on the Antonine Wall at Croy Hill, 1975–8 by William S Hanson with contributions from Lindsay Allason-Jones, Donal Bateson, Paul Bidwell, Louisa Campbell, Sally Cottam, Alexandra Croom, Brenda M Dickinson, Mark Gillings, Brian R …

News  |  Posted April 19, 2022

Now published: Radar in Scotland 1938–46

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Society’s latest book, Radar in Scotland 1938–46 by Ian Brown. The book is now available for purchase from our online shop. With histories of each individual station, this book shows how the radar chain operated, how the radar information was processed and used for the air defence of Scotland, and what it …

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Now published: Radar in Scotland 1938–46

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Society’s latest book, Radar in Scotland 1938–46 by Ian Brown. The book is now available for purchase from our online shop. With histories of each individual station, this book shows how the radar chain operated, how the radar information was processed and used for the air defence of Scotland, and what it …

News  |  Posted March 11, 2022

New open access e-book: Scottish Girls’ Samplers

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. ‘Remember Now Thy Creator’: Scottish Girls’ Samplers, 1700–1872 by Naomi E A Tarrant Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332271 Embroidered samplers show the one aspect of girls’ education that leaves the most lasting and tangible …

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New open access e-book: Scottish Girls’ Samplers

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. ‘Remember Now Thy Creator’: Scottish Girls’ Samplers, 1700–1872 by Naomi E A Tarrant Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332271 Embroidered samplers show the one aspect of girls’ education that leaves the most lasting and tangible …

News  |  Posted February 18, 2022

New open access e-book: Culduthel

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. Culduthel: An Iron Age Craftworking Centre in North-East Scotland by Candy Hatherley and Ross Murray Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332202 The Iron Age settlement at Culduthel (NGR: NH 664 414) is one of the …

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New open access e-book: Culduthel

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. Culduthel: An Iron Age Craftworking Centre in North-East Scotland by Candy Hatherley and Ross Murray Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332202 The Iron Age settlement at Culduthel (NGR: NH 664 414) is one of the …

News  |  Posted January 14, 2022

New open access e-book: The Fortification of the Firth of Forth 1880–1977

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 Fortification of the Firth of Forth 1880–1977: ‘The most powerful naval fortress in the British Empire’ by Gordon J Barclay and Ron Morris Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332264 This book describes the story …

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New open access e-book: The Fortification of the Firth of Forth 1880–1977

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 Fortification of the Firth of Forth 1880–1977: ‘The most powerful naval fortress in the British Empire’ by Gordon J Barclay and Ron Morris Click here to access the e-book: https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332264 This book describes the story …

News  |  Posted November 30, 2021

Available now! PSAS 150

The Society is pleased to announce that Volume 150 of the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is now available to Fellows via our journal platform, hosted by the University of Edinburgh Library. The papers in this year’s volume cover aspects of Scotland’s past from the Neolithic to the 20th century. This year’s journal also contains six Open Access papers, available …

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Available now! PSAS 150

The Society is pleased to announce that Volume 150 of the Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is now available to Fellows via our journal platform, hosted by the University of Edinburgh Library. The papers in this year’s volume cover aspects of Scotland’s past from the Neolithic to the 20th century. This year’s journal also contains six Open Access papers, available …

News  |  Posted November 13, 2021

Published: SAIR 97

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. The most recent paper reports on excavations between 2017 and 2019 along the River Dee, Aberdeenshire. The Society gratefully acknowledges the funding of Historic Environment Scotland towards the publication of this paper. To read the abstract and access the paper, please see …

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Published: SAIR 97

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. The most recent paper reports on excavations between 2017 and 2019 along the River Dee, Aberdeenshire. The Society gratefully acknowledges the funding of Historic Environment Scotland towards the publication of this paper. To read the abstract and access the paper, please see …

News  |  Posted November 5, 2021

New open access e-book: A Fragmented Masterpiece

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. A Fragmented Masterpiece: Recovering the Biography of the Hilton of Cadboll Pictish Cross-Slab by Heather F James, Isabel Henderson, Sally M Foster and Siân Jones https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332226 Around AD 800, a superbly carved cross-slab was erected at …

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New open access e-book: A Fragmented Masterpiece

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. A Fragmented Masterpiece: Recovering the Biography of the Hilton of Cadboll Pictish Cross-Slab by Heather F James, Isabel Henderson, Sally M Foster and Siân Jones https://doi.org/10.9750/9781908332226 Around AD 800, a superbly carved cross-slab was erected at …

News  |  Posted September 30, 2021

Now published: Culduthel

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Society’s latest book, Culduthel: An Iron Age Craftworking Centre in North-East Scotland by Candy Hatherley and Ross Murray, available now from our online shop! The Iron Age settlement at Culduthel on the southern outskirts of Inverness is one of the most significant later prehistoric sites identified in mainland Scotland. Combining illustrated …

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Now published: Culduthel

We are pleased to announce the publication of the Society’s latest book, Culduthel: An Iron Age Craftworking Centre in North-East Scotland by Candy Hatherley and Ross Murray, available now from our online shop! The Iron Age settlement at Culduthel on the southern outskirts of Inverness is one of the most significant later prehistoric sites identified in mainland Scotland. Combining illustrated …

News  |  Posted August 18, 2021

Published: SAIR 96

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. The most recent paper reports on excavations in 2001 at East Barns, East Lothian. The Society gratefully acknowledges the funding of AOC Archaeology Group towards the publication of this paper. To read the abstract and access the paper, please …

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Published: SAIR 96

The Society is pleased to announce the publication of a new Scottish Archaeological Internet Report, available now via the SAIR website. The most recent paper reports on excavations in 2001 at East Barns, East Lothian. The Society gratefully acknowledges the funding of AOC Archaeology Group towards the publication of this paper. To read the abstract and access the paper, please …