Honorary Fellows

Lisbeth Thoms

MBE BSc Dip Arch HonFSAScot

Lisbeth Thoms completed a social sciences degree at Edinburgh University and a diploma in archaeology at the University of Durham. Joined Dundee Museums in 1972 as a field archaeologist and was actively involved in the development of urban archaeology in Scotland. During her 25 year career in local government she was Depute Curator of Museums and Head of Heritage Services at Dundee City Council. In 1997 she became a freelance archaeologist and heritage adviser developing a particular interest in the preservation of sites and monuments. Awarded MBE in 2008 for services to conservation in Scotland. President of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 2002-2005.

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