Hello from the Scottish Archaeology Strategy!
We’re here as we begin to shape the next iteration of the Strategy, with a new chair and a decade of learning behind us, it’s an exciting time.
We’ll be sharing reflections from the past 10 years at the CIfA conference next week!
Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2025 is here! This year’s issue is packed full of delightful articles featuring discoveries, important progress on sector issues, and how archaeological practices help support people and change lives. #ScotArchStrat archaeologystrategy.scot/magazine/
What a superb way to engage with research and archaeology of the #Picts!
The deadline for applications for Chair of Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy Committee is approaching soon! Are you interested in leading the committee as it launches Scotland’s next Archaeology Strategy in the Spring of 2026?
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Did you know that our Head of Research @helspencer.bsky.social is the Aim 2 Lead for the Scotland’s Strategic Archaeology Committee? If you would also like to be involved, they are looking for a new chair to lead the committee as it launches Scotland’s next Archaeology Strategy in Spring 2026.
Intricate interlace pattern carved into a stone surface - panel from one of the Early Medieval West Highland graveslabs of Kilmoden, Argyll.
Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy Committee needs a new Chair! Are you interested in leading the committee as it launches Scotland’s next Archaeology Strategy in the Spring of 2026? Follow the link below to learn more about the role and how to apply.
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We are pleased to announce that new guidance for transferring archaeological material to museums is live! This was developed as a part of Scotland's Archaeology Strategy, and is aimed at projects delivered through the planning system. Get them in the link below!
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In 2023, 68% of Scotland's heritage employers anticipated skills shortages in the next five years, increased from 48% in 2019. We now need your help to assess the health of our sector and to identify what is needed. Have your say below!
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A big group of people wearing outdoor clothes spread out working in an archaeological trench in the forest. Clutha’s dig at Avon Gorge, run by Archaeology Scotland April 2023. © E. Smith
Our next blog post is up! Read about Ailsa Smith's journey through #CommunityArchaeology and how she has represented communities during her time on the #ScotArchStrat committee.
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#ScotlandDigs2025 #ScottishArchaeology #Archaeology
A trio of magazine covers from 2020, 2021, and 2022 showing different people engaging in Archaeology
Please email submissions to ArchaeologyStrategy@hes.scot. For more info on style and format, our notes for contributors page is a great place to start. archaeologystrategy.scot/promoting-th...
We welcome submissions around this theme, as well as other great stories from Scottish Archaeology, by the 25th of July. We are looking for submissions up to 300 words at the most with good high-res images to illustrate it, but shorter entries are also welcome.
A low circle of stones at the head of a valley with water in the distance. Image is Loch Lungard Hut Circle, Highland. Copyright Glenn Wilks.
We are open for submissions for Celebrating Archaeology in Scotland 2025!!
The 2025 theme is wellbeing in Scottish Archaeology. We want to recognise the physical, mental, and social benefits archaeology can have to individuals and communities.
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