Scotland Archaelogy links

The Council for Scottish Archaeology is an independent, membership organization which works to improve public awareness of Scotland's rich archaeological heritage and to promote the study, care and appreciation of the historic environment.

Newstead Archeaology Project is investigating the region surrounding the Roman Fort of Trimontium near Newstead, on the River Tweed. It produced an outstanding collection of Roman artefacts, from humble wooden tent pegs to highly decorated military parade helmets, all now in the National Museums of Scotland in Edinburgh.

The exciting search for King Charles I sunken baggage ship, lost aboard the Blessing of Burntisland.

Beinn na Mhic Aongheis (Sons of the Hill of Angus) - Medieval and Post-Medieval Houses and Settlement.

Cladh Hallan, Dalabrog - Late Bronze Age and Early Iron Age Houses and Settlement.

Dun Vulan - Broch and associated settlement.

South Uist Machair - Neolithic/Early Bronze Age - Post-Medieval Settlements.

Maritime Fife is a research project which aims to survey, record and protect the maritime archaeological resource preserved in the coastal, foreshore and seabed of Fife.

Glasgow Network of Aligned Sites.

The Tarbat Discovery Programme.

Kilmartin House and Museum. This is a centre for archaeology and landscape interpretation and provides resources for environmental education. The Scottish Museum of the Year Award in 1998. The museum opened in 1997 and tells the story of Scotland's early years.

Kilmartin House - Round Cairn listing.

The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) records and interprets the sites, monuments and buildings of Scotland's past, promotes a greater appreciation of their value through the maintenance of the National Monuments Record of Scotland (NMRS) and presents them by means of publications and exhibitions.

Standing Stones, Hill Forts & Cairns 33 brochs, hill forts, stone circles, standing stones and cairns are described in this well illustrated guide. There is an active map showing where to find these sites around Scotland, a glossary, travel tips and links to other archaeology sites.

The history and archaeology of the Orkney Islands.

Sacred Sites in Britain.

A tour of more than 200 Scottish prehistoric sites.

The Archaeological Diving Unit (ADU), based at the University of St Andrews.

Prehistoric Grampian.

Ancient Scotland.

Megalithic Mysteries - Scotland.

Garioch's Prehistoric Sites.

Headland Archaeology offers a range of archaeological services throughout Scotland, Northern England and Ireland for private developers and government organisations.

The Highland Council Archaeology Unit identifies, protects, promotes and interprets the archaeological heritage of the Highlands for the benefit of all.

British Archaeology Magazine.

Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society.

The Scottish Crannog Centre.

BBC - History - Romans start Antonine Wall.

A Bibliography of Roman Military History in Britain.

The Roman Fort and Bath at Bearsden, Scotland.

The Roman Gask Project is a long term programme to study the Roman Frontier works on and around the Gask Ridge in Perthshire, Scotland.

The Antonine Wall in Scotland.

The Antonine Way links Bo'ness on the River Forth with Old Kilpatrick just outside Glasgow on the River Clyde. The walk is 37 miles and can be used to connect with the West Highland Way and many other walks and trails.

Falkirk's Roman Connections.

Hadrian's Wall.

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