Scottish Group of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists

16/06/2024

Dr Keava MacMillan takes us on a tour of Greengate Close in Kirkcudbright and its place in Scotland's q***r history.

16/06/2024

Taking the car for a trip to the forest?

Please make sure not to park on verges or block gates, trails or roads.

Access to our forests is needed at all times, particularly for emergency services.

17/06/2022

https://twitter.com/archaeoselkie/status/1537390990629167105?s=20&t=z7yUl6tPD-kKWqUUH3eP0Q

L:ooks like great fun

“Today's We've got the burning. Opening hours Mon-Sat 10-1pm 2-5pm Sun 1-5pm”

23/01/2022

https://www.ross-shirejournal.co.uk/news/fascinating-heritage-of-easter-ross-community-in-the-spotlig-263619/

THE heritage of an area of Easter Ross steeped in history has come under the spotlight thanks to the success of a community project.

Ardross Community Council funded a history project which has now come to fruition.

Theheritage of an area of Easter Ross steeped in history has come under the spotlight thanks to the success of a community project.

14/01/2022

Fascinating account of discovery and research of the burial cost on orkney

By Sigurd Towrie Like many Orcadian archaeological sites, the discovery of an “exceptional” [1] prehistoric burial cist at Sandfiold in 1989 was accidental. Operations to remove sand from the lower…

11/11/2021

Keep your eyes on this for events and opportunities in Scotland.

Cammo Estate Dig 2021 Cammo Estate, Edinburgh Wednesday 05 May 2021 - Sunday 31 October 2021 The Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society is continuing their Monday excavations of the servants’ accommodation (known as the ‘Cottages’) at Cammo… More

08/11/2021

The latest issue of 'Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland' from the Scottish Strategic Archaeology Committee is out now! Where you can see all the highlights of the exciting archaeological work being carried out across Scotland, by people from all corners of the heritage sector.

This year’s issue is as topical as ever, highlighting the work archaeologists are doing to understand and mitigate against climate change, as well as using our heritage to improve wellbeing and bringing hidden and obscured histories to light.
Download your free copy: bit.ly/StratMag4

Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2021 Out Now! 20th October 20214th November 2021 Craig We are proud to present ‘Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2021’, the magazine style annual report on the delivery of Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy. Intended for both a heritage professional and publ...

07/10/2021

https://www.pbctoday.co.uk/news/planning-construction-news/project-community-engagement/99969/

Working with local communities can reduce the impact of mega projects and add social value, but could more be done to promote the benefits of community engagement?

07/10/2021

At the festival next Wednesday we'll be having a day of virtual reality, 3D visualisation and 2D animation with Wessex Archaeology and Scottish Group of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
Book your place here

  Registrations now open! Due to the success of our first Innovation Festival, CIfA is delighted to confirm that our second festival celebrating innovation in archaeology will be held on 11 - 15 October 2021 as a continuing annual event! The historic environment is rich and div...

07/10/2021

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05/10/2021

AGM today -
Will let you know what happens

Looking forward to Cara and Anna give a presentation on CPD