Unfortunately Professor Annelou van Gijn is unable to deliver her lectures for the Society and Prehistoric Society on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 March. While we have had to cancel our Aberdeen event on Tuesday, tonight's lecture in the NMS Auditorium will be going ahead as usual, with a lecture by Dr Matthew Knight FSAScot, entitled “Fragments of the Bronze Age. The destruction and deposition of metalwork in Britain.” There will be an opportunity as usual for Q&A at the end…
Find out more »Unfortunately Professor Annelou van Gijn is unable to deliver her lectures for the Society and Prehistoric Society on Monday 9 and Tuesday 10 March. We have had to cancel our Aberdeen event on Tuesday but the Monday evening lecture in the NMS Auditorium in Edinburgh will be going ahead as usual, with a lecture by Dr Matthew Knight FSA Scot, entitled “Fragments of the Bronze Age. The destruction and deposition of metalwork in Britain.” We apologise for the inconvenience. Lecture by Professor…
Find out more »Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have cancelled this event but hope to reschedule it as soon as is practicable. Watch this space! The lecture will be given by Dr Rebecca Crozier and has been organised by the Aberdeen & North East Section of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Free. No booking required. Places available on a first come first served basis.
Find out more »An in-conversation style lecture event organised and presented by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland on World Heritage day Saturday 18 April (3pm-4.30pm) in the National Museum of Scotland auditorium Free, but booking required online at https://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/event-details/our-elemental-past On World Heritage Day, meet some of archaeological science’s best communicators of fascinating topics, themed around earth, air, fire and water. Chaired by broadcaster and comedian Susan Morrison, four experts give short talks on the Earth's elements. Dr Nick Hannon will explore…
Find out more »Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have cancelled this event but hope to reschedule it as soon as is practicable. Watch this space! The lecture will be given by Alison Cameron MCIfA FSAScot, and has been organised by the Aberdeen & North East Section of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Free. No booking required. Places available on a first come first served basis.
Find out more »Archaeological Research in Progress is a national conference organised each year by Archaeology Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, supported by Historic Environment Scotland. All speakers have submitted their talks in the form of video or article submissions. Once you have reserved your ticket(s) you will be invited to the private event group where this content will be released! Q&A will take place on Facebook and Twitter with the speakers. We're also thrilled to announce that every conference ticket also includes a 20%…
Find out more »This year, Orkney International Science Festival will celebrate Scotland's Year of Coasts and Waters with a variety of online events celebrating the sea and our islands. On Sunday 6 September, tune in to The Science of the Ness, a talk in association with the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, where members of UHI Archaeology Institute will describe ongoing scientific analysis of finds from the world-famous multi-period site, the Ness of Brodgar. Dr Ingrid Mainland FSAScot will discuss animal teeth and clues to the prehistoric inhabitants' possible marine diet, and…
Find out more »Lecture by Robert Betteridge (NLS), Nick Holmes (NMS) and Lorna Mitchell (RBGE) Wednesday 30 September 2020 Following his appointment as “Intendant” of the Physic Garden by the founders Robert Sibbald and Andrew Balfour James Sutherland went on to obtain a Regius Professorship of Botany and appointment to the position of King’s Botanist. In this talk we will learn more about the one of the founders of the Garden that was to become the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and explore Sutherland's…
Find out more »Dr Lindsey Büster FSAScot and Professor Ian Armit FSAScot will present a lecture on The Sculptor's Cave, Covesea, re-examining its use from the Bronze Age to the Picts.
Find out more »Dr David Caldwell presents his President's lecture prior to retiring from office.
Find out more »REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW OPEN TO FELLOWS VOTING IS NOW CLOSED AS OF 12NOON FRIDAY 27 NOVEMBER You will need to be logged into the website as a Fellow and click on this link to take you to the Anniversary Meeting and AGM page on the Fellow's only noticeboard. This will give you the opportunity to vote online for two Motions from Council, 143 new Fellows, Council members including a new Treasurer, and the President: Anniversary Meeting Registration …
Find out more »The 2020 Rhind Lectures on Neolithic Scotland are delivered by Archaeologist of the Year Dr Alison Sheridan FSAScot
Find out more »Marilyn Palmer explores the ways in which elements of comfort and convenience were introduced into Victorian and Edwardian country houses.
Find out more »Caroline Brown examines how the creation and curation of archives impacts not just on history but on our world today and the direction we take into the future.
Find out more »In this online talk, Susan Morrison will shine a light on several Scottish women (from the 1700s to 1900s) who, against all odds, achieved great things for the many.
Find out more »Dr Rory MacLellan presents a lecture on the conspiracy theories around the Templars, or groups inspired by them, and how this fame has also led to darker appropriations.
Find out more »The annual day conference for archaeological research will be hosted online in collaboration with Archaeology Scotland.
Find out more »As well as a renowned writer and novelist, a keen antiquary and collector, Sir Walter Scott was President of the RSE and was also Vice President of the SoAoS and long-term Fellow of both societies.
Find out more »Three memorial lectures in collaboration with Orkney International Science Festival, to attribute three late Fellows, John Hedges, Raymond Lamb, and Euan MacKie. Several of the speakers are Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland who will be hosting and highlighting the session.
Find out more »The Society of Antiquaries of London and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland are delighted to announce a joint online lecture for this autumn. Professor Steven Mithen FSAScot will present an lecture focusing on his work at Rubha Port an t-Seilich, Isle of Islay, Scotland.
Find out more »Sponsored by AOC Archaeology Group, The 2021 Rhind Lectures "Untimely Ends" will be delivered by Professor John Hunter OBE BA PhD FSA FSAScot MCIfA FCSFS, focusing on his research interests in the study of the dead and forensic archaeology. This will be the Society's first hybrid event with the Rhind Lectures that is taking place in the NMS auditorium and online.
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society, which will take place both in the NMS auditorium and online. However, it may be necessary, due to any future local restrictions imposed because of the pandemic, to move certain events to fully online only. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events. Dr Candy Hatherley will present on the Iron Age craftworking site of Culduthel,…
Find out more »ST ANDREW'S DAY TUESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2021 AT 12NOON GMT AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH, 41 GEORGE IV BRIDGE, EDINBURGH AND ONLINE Fellows are invited to register to attend the Anniversary Meeting either in person or online. This will be a hybrid event and will start at the earlier than normal time (12noon GMT). Numbers are restricted to 85 people in person, so book early to avoid disappointment. However, it may still be necessary, due to future pandemic restrictions, to move this event to fully online…
Find out more »This will be an online event hosted by the Society, which will take place via Zoom. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events. Lecture will be presented by Dr Alasdair Grant Volunteers from across Europe and the United States joined the fight for Greek independence during the 1820s. They were attracted by the lure of Greece’s classical past and in many cases disillusioned or…
Find out more »This will be an online event hosted by the Society, which will take place via Zoom. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events. Lecture will be presented by Zandra Yeaman The culture, heritage and museum sector are beginning to understand that much of their collections reveal uncomfortable histories and that the representation of Scotland’s imperial and colonial past need addressed to change the historical bias that excludes the experience…
Find out more »This will be an online event hosted by the Society, which will take place via Zoom. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events. Lecture will be presented by Dr Churnjeet Mahn This lecture uses a series of case studies to discuss how BAME people in Scotland are systematically excluded from the educational and organizational structures that underpin the management and public understanding of heritage in Scotland.…
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in collaboration with the Prehistoric Society, which will take place both in the NMS auditorium and online. However, it may be necessary, due to any future local restrictions imposed because of the pandemic, to move certain events to fully online only. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events. Lecture will be…
Find out more »THURSDAY 28TH APRIL 2022, 6.00PM BST AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH, 41 GEORGE IV BRIDGE, EDINBURGH AND ONLINE Fellows are invited to register to attend this Meeting either in person or online. This will be a hybrid event. Numbers are restricted to 100 people in person, so book early to avoid disappointment. This event will be followed by a short drinks reception. Due to possible future pandemic restrictions it might be necessary to move this event to fully online only. Please keep an eye on the…
Find out more »Organised by Archaeology Scotland in partnership with the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, this year’s ARP conference will take place on Saturday 28 May, at the University of Aberdeen.
Find out more »Presented by Professor Theresa Singleton PhD FSA The Society's hybrid Rhind Lectures are taking place in Edinburgh (Augustine United Church) and live-streamed online. Please check the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events especially during the pandemic in case of any new restrictions and last minute changes to events. This event is open and free to all. Please find our Rhind Lecture 2022 leaflet here. With thanks to AOC Archaeology Group…
Find out more »CANCELLED Due to the sad and recent announcement of the death of our Patron, Her Majesty the Queen, this upcoming day excursion is cancelled, out of respect for the Queen and the Royal family during this period of national mourning. SUMMER EXCURSION: Dunfermline Abbey & Palace and Broomhall House Join us for an exciting day excursion in and around Dunfermline, Fife, visiting two important sites of interest. In the morning we will visit Dunfermline Abbey and Palace with a private…
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. However, it may be necessary, due to any future local restrictions imposed because of the pandemic, to move an event to fully online only. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society…
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. It may be necessary, due to any future local restrictions imposed because of the pandemic, to move certain events to fully online only. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events. Lecture…
Find out more »ST ANDREW’S DAY WEDNESDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2022 AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH, 41 GEORGE IV BRIDGE, EDINBURGH AND ONLINE Fellows are invited to register to attend the Anniversary Meeting either in person or online. This will be a hybrid event and will start at the earlier time of 12:30noon GMT. Number of in-person attendees at the church is limited to 100 so please let us know in advance if you are unable to take up your place. The Anniversary Meeting will also…
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. It may be necessary, due to any future local restrictions imposed because of the pandemic, to move certain events to fully online only. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events. This…
Find out more »Joint with the Scottish History Society This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. It may be necessary, due to any future local restrictions imposed because of the pandemic, to move certain events to fully online only. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and…
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. It may be necessary, due to any future local restrictions imposed because of the pandemic, to move certain events to fully online only. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events. This…
Find out more »Please note, this event is fully booked to attend in-person, but we have plenty of online tickets left. This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. It may be necessary, due to any future local restrictions imposed because of the pandemic, to move certain events to fully online only. Please keep an eye on…
Find out more »THURSDAY 27TH APRIL 2023, 6.00PM BST AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH, 41 GEORGE IV BRIDGE, EDINBURGH AND ONLINE This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. It may be necessary, due to any future local restrictions imposed because of the pandemic, to move certain events to fully online only. Please keep an eye on the Society website,…
Find out more »Please note that in-person tickets for this event is now fully sold out, so only online tickets are available. If you have booked to attend in-person and can no longer make it, please cancel this to allow another person to attend. This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. It may be necessary,…
Find out more »The annual day conference for archaeological research will be hosted in-person and online, in collaboration with Archaeology Scotland.
Find out more »Dunfermline Abbey & Palace and Culross Palace & Village An exciting day excursion in and around Dunfermline, Fife, visiting two main sites of historic interest on Saturday 23rd of September. In the morning we will visit Dunfermline Abbey and Palace, and in the afternoon Culross Palace and Village. Both visits will include private group tours led by expert guides. Itinerary: 8.45 – Meet outside the National Museum of Scotland on Chambers Street, Edinburgh 9.00 – Coach departs 10.00 – Arrive at…
Find out more »The Society's hybrid Rhind Lectures are taking place in Edinburgh (Augustine United Church) and live-streamed online. Please check the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events in case of any last minute changes to events. Please note that booking an in-person ticket gives you access to all six sessions of the 2023 Rhind Lectures, but due to limited capacity at the venue we recommend you book early to avoid disappointment. All times in…
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events. This event is free and open to everyone. Lecture will be presented by Dr Joana Valdez-Tullett BA MA PhD FSAScot Atlantic Rock Art, known for…
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. Please keep an eye on the Society website, e-newsletters and your email inbox for the latest news and further information on Society events. This event is free and open to everyone. Lecture will be presented by Dr Fiona Watson Robert Bruce had been on a mission for over a…
Find out more »ST ANDREW’S DAY THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2023 AUGUSTINE UNITED CHURCH, 41 GEORGE IV BRIDGE, EDINBURGH AND ONLINE Fellows are invited to register to attend the Anniversary Meeting either in person or online. This will be a hybrid event and will start at 4.30PM GMT. The number of in-person attendees at the church is limited to 100 so please let us know in advance if you are unable to take up your place. Details of the event and the ability to…
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception with whisky and mince pies. This event is free and open to everyone. Lecture will be presented by Dr Peggy Brunache This paper draws on a Black feminist lens to read against the silencing violence of the slavery archives and reveal a dynamic (if sometimes controversial) and creolizing process…
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. This event is free and open to everyone. Lecture will be presented by Professor Tommy J Curry The philosophical debates during the Enlightenment concerning the origin and purpose of racial difference provided the rationale for formalizing the study of racial groups in the United Kingdom in the early…
Find out more »Joint with the Prehistoric Society. This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. This event is free and open to everyone. Lecture will be presented by Dr Clive Waddington FSA MCIfA FSAScot Around 6,175 cal BC Britain was irrevocably impacted upon by what is probably the largest marine megaslide tsunami so far recovered on the planet. This…
Find out more »This will be a hybrid event hosted by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland which will take place both in Augustine United Church and online. Immediately after the lecture there will be a drinks reception. This event is free and open to everyone. Lecture will be presented by Professor Fiona Skillen MA MPhil PhD FRHistS SFHEA The 5th of December 2021 marked the 100th anniversary of the introduction of the Football Association’s ‘ban’ on women’s football in England. Yet, 100 years on we…
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