Stratford Halliday, FSA Scot, University of Edinburgh. The Society has a long tradition of archaeological fieldwork, creating drawings that chart the evolution of survey and investigation in the field over the last two hundred years.
Find out more »Stratford Halliday BSc FSA Scot, University of Edinburgh.
The Society has a long tradition of archaeological fieldwork, creating drawings that chart the evolution of survey and investigation in the field over the last two hundred years.
Expert panels and lectures at the 2015 Rhind Lectures will present and discuss topics aimed at setting an agenda for 21st century archaeology. Please join us for a fascinating weekend of sessions. All sessions are free and no ticket required.
Find out more »Exploring the resilience of archaeology and the application of DNA science
Find out more »An exploration of how archaeology tells the story of the past. As archaeologists become ever better at recovering data, how do we communicate what we find?
Find out more »Our national conference in collaboration with Archaeology Scotland examining recent and ongoing archaeological projects
Find out more »This year we head to the Borders. Professor Richard Fawcett will guide us round medieval Dryburgh Abbey followed by a visit led by Allan Kilpatrick to Stobs Camp and military training ground. Dr Chris Bowles, local archaeology officer will be onboad our bus to highlight key historic sites in the area.
Find out more »Meet the pioneers of photography in the company of curator Dr Alison Morrison Low FSA Scot. After an introductory talk in the seminar room you will be able to browse the exhibition with Alison on hand to answer your questions.
Tickets only £5 (normal exhibition entry £10) places limited book now!
Find out more »Lecture by Dr Amy Blakeway, University of Kent Between 1543 and 1550 England and Scotland were at war. Both sides, however, used the pen as well as the sword, and the war of words which ensued was given a particularly fierce edge as whilst Scotland remained Catholic England had embraced Protestantism. This lecture will explore propaganda produced by both sides, ranging from poems to proclamations, to shed new light on this important moment in Anglo-Scottish relations. Please scroll down to…
Find out more »Lecture by Dr Amy Blakeway, University of Kent Between 1543 and 1550 England and Scotland were at war. Both sides, however, used the pen as well as the sword, and the war of words which ensued was given a particularly fierce edge as whilst Scotland remained Catholic England had embraced Protestantism. This lecture will explore propaganda produced by both sides, ranging from poems to proclamations, to shed new light on this important moment in Anglo-Scottish relations.
Find out more »Join curator Olive Geddes, for a guided tour of the National Library’s summer exhibition Lifting the Lid: 400 years of food and drink in Scotland. Learn more about Scotland’s changing relationship with food and drink over the centuries which is explored using the Library’s rich collections of manuscript and printed recipe books. Among the fascinating items on display are historic recipe books, some dating as far as the 17th century, household accounts and tradesmen’s bills, and amateur and government films about…
Find out more »Lecture by Dr Miles Oglethorpe, Historic Environment Scotland On Sunday 5th July 2015, The Forth Bridge was inscribed onto the World Heritage list by UNESCO at the 39th Session of the World Heritage Committee. This lecture describes how the Bridge came to be Scotland’s 6th World Heritage Site, and how it was the first successful UK nomination since 2009. Please scroll down to book!
Find out more »Lecture by Dr Miles Oglethorpe, Historic Environment Scotland On Sunday 5th July 2015, The Forth Bridge was inscribed onto the World Heritage list by UNESCO at the 39th Session of the World Heritage Committee. This lecture describes how the Bridge came to be Scotland’s 6th World Heritage Site, and how it was the first successful UK nomination since 2009.
Find out more »The Aberdeen and North East Section of the Society invite you to a tour of the historic Mither Kirk of Aberdeen. Led by various experts, attendees will discover the history of the building and learn about the lives of medieval Aberdonians from the scientific analysis of over 1,000 skeletons excavated from the East Church. This event is joint with with the University of Aberdeen and student volunteers from Robert Gordon University. Book online at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tour-of-st-nicholas-church-tickets-18736178414
Find out more »Followed by a short address by Jane Ryder OBE FSA Scot, Chair, Historic Environment Scotland: 'Protecting the past, shaping the future'. Drinks reception
Find out more »Speaker - Michael Stratigos, University of Aberdeen In conjunction with the Society of Antiquaries Aberdeen & North East Section, Michael Stratigos discusses the presence of Crannogs in the North East as part of the evening lecture series. Crannogs are often considered a western or Atlantic phenomenon in Scotland, despite the presence of a handful of crannogs in north-east Scotland. This region has been consistently over-looked, but new work has shown that there were probably many more crannogs in this region…
Find out more »Lecture by Neil Baxter, Hon FRIAS, The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Founded in 1916 at a dinner honouring Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) was, with Holyrood Palace, a main beneficiary of Anderson’s Will, five years later. For its centenary, the Incorporation is preparing the largest celebration of the ‘mother of the arts’ ever seen – with public events the length and breadth of Scotland, highlighting the crucial importance of a quality…
Find out more »Lecture by Neil Baxter, Hon FRIAS, The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland Founded in 1916 at a dinner honouring Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) was, with Holyrood Palace, a main beneficiary of Anderson’s Will, five years later. For its centenary, the Incorporation is preparing the largest celebration of the ‘mother of the arts’ ever seen – with public events the length and breadth of Scotland, highlighting the crucial importance of a quality…
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