Ms Henshall left the bequest to fund projects that would research pre-Roman archaeology in Scotland with the project the first to be set up in her name. A total of £50,000 has been awarded to ...

A unique ‘Celtic’ bangle, a Pictish spearbutt and a rare shipwreck are among the most ground-breaking finds of 2024 as archaeological discoveries continue to enrich Scotland’s great history.

The discovery made in Glasgow is on a list of top five Scottish artefacts for 2024.

New research has shed light on how Stonehenge may have served to unify Britain’s early farmers as newcomers from Europe began ...

The Cairns dig in South Ronaldsay and Blomuir Neolithic passage grave excavation in Holm will feature on ‘Digging for Britain’ on BBC2 on January 9, 2025. Renowned historian and archaeologist ...

Image source, Archaeology Scotland The monuments are found in Argyll and Bute, Western Isles and Highlands. There are also sites in Ireland and Wales, and similar types in north-west France.

A study sheds light on the mysterious purpose of the iconic Neolithic monument, whose construction began about 5,000 years ...

Fields of corn and smaller settlements were also destroyed. Archaeology Scotland is now excavating Bedrule Castle to improve understanding of the raid and its aftermath. With a second spell at the ...

Gathering all this information allows a better understanding of the history and culture of the north east as well as the whole of Scotland through the ages. Our Highway through history booklet gives a ...

Today, together with Derek Alexander, head of archaeology at the National Trust for Scotland, our team of archaeologists from the University of Glasgow are weaving together new and old evidence to ...

The excavation is funded by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, Orkney Islands Council Archaeology Fund, and UHI Archaeology Institute based at UHI Orkney. The excavation at Blomuir Neolithic ...