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“DNA analysis of ancient individuals found in Scotland” by Dr Alison Sheridan & Dr Lisa Brown

DNA analysis of Scottish individuals is revolutionising what we know about Scotland’s past.

Dr Ange Boyle, University of Edinburgh, presents a short lecture on “DNA analysis of ancient individuals found in Scotland: part of the third great revolution in archaeology” on behalf of Dr Alison Sheridan, National Museums Scotland, and Dr Lisa Brown, Historic Environment Scotland, at the Archaeological Research in Progress (ARP 2019) national day conference on Saturday 25th May 2019 at the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

Archaeological Research in Progress (ARP) is a day conference presenting new research findings and best practice in archaeology covering all periods from across Scotland and beyond. It is organised in alternate years by Archaeology Scotland and the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

Sponsored by: Historic Environment Scotland, Forestry and Land Scotland, AOC Archaeology Group, Chartered Institute for Archaeologists, GUARD Archaeology, Land Use Consultants (LUC), Wessex Archaeology.

Recorded at the Royal Society of Edinburgh by Mallard Productions.