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ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND OUT & ABOUT No. 7 August - September 2012

If you would like an event, course or new publication to be included, please send basic details (e.g. date, title, place, organising body, very brief description, website and/or email address and/or phone number) to [email protected]. Please do not send attachments. The next deadline is 14 September. Archaeology Scotland members who wish to be added to the mailing list, or those who would like their name removed, should email [email protected].

*NEW* and *UPDATE* indicate additions or changes to the previous list.

1. PROGRAMMES OF EVENTS

*NEW* September 2012 SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH We are gearing up for this year’s Scottish Archaeology Month (SAM) by bringing together a programme of events throughout Scotland for everyone. Our dedicated SAM website has up-to-date online listings http://www.scottisharchaeologymonth.com

We will be producing a downloadable events guide this year which will be available on the SAM website shortly. Events below are a taster of what’s on offer this year as part of SAM 2012 but please do check the website above as we are adding more events every day.

*NEW* 1 September SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGY MONTH LAUNCH 4pm-7pm, Museum of Edinburgh, Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DD.

Please come and join us for a glass of wine; see the re-displayed collections and hear from experts in each gallery about what’s on display. Have a look at the "fly-through" film of city and enjoy a glass in the new courtyard area. Sponsored by Barefoot Wines and City of Edinburgh Council.

To book your place, please contact Eila Macqueen, Archaeology Scotland, Suite 1a, Stuart House, Station Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7PB. Tel: 0845 872 3333 [email protected] This event is free but booking required.

*NEW* 25 August 2012 THE CITY BENEATH OUR FEET: DISCOVER THE ARCHAEOLOGY BENEATH THE STREETS OF INVERNESS Cait Mccullagh, Inverness Museum and Art Gallery, Inverness. Two sessions available, 11:00 and 14:00 in the Museum Gallery. Tours are free but booking is essential, to book a place call 01463 237 114, or email [email protected]

*NEW* 27-31 August and 24-28 September 2012 SELECTIVE TEST-PITTING OF ROUNDHOUSES IN WESTER ROSS (ACHILTIBUIE) Lochbroom Field Club are running a community led initiative to investigate when and how people occuppied roundhouses in our local landscapes. Contact Anna Welti for more information on 01854 612647 or email [email protected]

*NEW* 1 September 2012 HOW HORATIUS KEPT THE BRIDGE Trimontium Trust guided walk, 13:00, from Newstead Milestone to Leaderfoot and Dryrange. Tea (with a donation) available after at Grange Hall. Booking not required, contact Donald Gordon on 01896 822 651 for further information

*NEW* 24 September 2012 HOPETOUN/ABERCORN/BLACKNESS WALK 2

Guided walk from Blackness Castle to Hopetoun House focussing on the history and wildlife of the area. Part of the West Lothian Walking Week. Booking required, call 01506 775 626 or email [email protected]

September 2012 EAST LOTHIAN ARCHAEOLOGY & LOCAL HISTORY FORTNIGHT Guided tours and illustrated talks throughout East Lothian http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology

September 2012 BORDERS HERITAGE WEEK Scottish Borders Council A host of activities throughout the Scottish Borders. http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/heritageweek

September 2012, every weekend DOORS OPEN DAYS Free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland. Details t.b.a. http://www.doorsopendays.org.uk/opendays

3-10 October 2012 ASSYNT FESTIVAL A week long festival celebrating the cultural and natural heritage of the area. www.assyntfestival.org.uk

October 2012 HIGHLAND ARCHAEOLOGY FESTIVAL Events around the Highlands for everyone. Details t.b.a. Highland Council Archaeology Unit http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourenvironment/conservation/archaeology/highlandarchaeol ogyfestival.htm

2. DIGS, CONSERVATION AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

*NEW* 22 September DIG DOLLAR GLEN OPEN DAY 10.00 – 15.00 at Dollar Glen - Signposted from upper car park on Castle Road FK14 7PP (NS96299 99315) www.nts.org.uk/Conserve/archaeology_home.php www.facebook.com/OchilsLandscapePartnership The National Trust for Scotland and the Ochils Landscape Partnership welcomes you to an Open Day at Dollar Glen! We are investigating a possible hut circle and undertaking a survey of the turf banks that cross the hillside. There will be a chance to find out about our discoveries and try your hand at excavation and surveying. Archaeologists will be on hand to answer your questions and there will be an exhibition and children’s activities in Dollar Museum.

*NEW* 15 – 18, 20 – 23 September DIG DOLLAR GLEN ( VOLUNTEERS ) 9.30 – 15.30 at Dollar Glen FK14 7PP, meeting place to be advised on booking

Contact: Liz Jones, National Trust for Scotland/Ochils Landscape Partnership. Tel: 0844 493 2421 www.nts.org.uk/Conserve/archaeology_home.php www.facebook.com/OchilsLandscapePartnership

Join the NTS and the Ochils Landscape Partnership for a chance to take part in an excavation in Dollar Glen overlooking Castle Campbell. We will be investigating a possible hut circle and undertaking a survey of the turf banks that cross the hillside. There will be a chance to have a go at excavation, drawing, photography and plane table and electronic 3 survey. Volunteers are welcome for some or all of the week (day off Wednesday). Please bring waterproofs, gloves, boots and a packed lunch. For more information and to book a place please contact [email protected]

*NEW* 12-19 August ADOPT-A-MONUMENT Archaeology Scotland is working with community groups across Scotland to conserve and interpret a range of important archaeological and historical sites. As part of this year’s Scottish Archaeology Month, the team are running a number of events in Ardnamurchan. For more information on the Ardnamurchan events contact Cara Jones, Archaeology Scotland, Suite 1a, Stuart House, Eskmills Park, Musselburgh, EH21 7PB. Tel: 0845 872 3333. Email: [email protected]

*NEW* 12 August 10.30am to 3.30pm SITE OPEN DAY Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan, PH36 4LH

*NEW* 13 August 10.30am to 12.30pm RESEARCHING THE PAST – INTRODUCTION TO DESK-BASED ASSESSMENT Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan, PH36 4LH

*NEW* 13 August 2.30pm to 4.30pm INTRODUCTION TO FIELD SURVEY Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan, PH36 4LH Spend an afternoon with the Adopt-a-Monument team, looking at best practice methods of Archaeological Field Survey. Stout boots/suitable clothing required as session will be held outdoors if weather permits.

*NEW* 14 August 11am to 12.30pm RECREATING THE VIKING BOAT BURIAL (AGE 8 – 14) Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan Help recreate the famous Ardnamurchan Viking Boat Burial with the Adopt-a-Monument Team. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable clothing required as event will be held outside if weather permits

*NEW* 16 August 10.30am to 12pm CAN YOU DIG IT? HOW TO BECOME AN ARCHAEOLOGIST Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan, PH36 4LH Spend a morning with the Adopt-a-Monument team, talking about the role of an archaeologist and how to get involved in archaeology. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

*NEW* 16 August 2pm to 3pm FINDS HANDLING SESSION (AGE 8 – 16) Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan, PH36 4LH Handle and record some replica archaeological objects, relating to discoveries in the Ardnamurchan area. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Suitable clothing required as event will be held outside if weather permits.

*NEW* 16 August 3.15pm to 4pm STORYTELLING Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan, PH36 4LH In partnership with the Ardnamurchan Transition Project’s open day, Adopt-a-Monument are running several family friendly activities which include Storytelling, Recreating the Viking Burial and ‘Dig Box and Ancient Technologies’.

*NEW* 17 August 2.30pm to 4.30pm DIFFERENT WAYS OF INTERPRETING AND PROMOTING YOUR HERITAGE SITE Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan, PH36 4LH Talk and discussion about the variety of methods you can now choose to present the interpretation of your site and promote to the wider public.

*NEW* 19 August 10.30am to 3.30pm 4

SITE OPEN DAY Swordle Bay, Ardnamurchan, PH36 4LH In partnership with the Ardnamurchan Transition Project’s open day, Adopt-a-Monument are running several family friendly activities which include Storytelling, Recreating the Viking Burial and ‘Dig Box and Ancient Technologies’.

*NEW* INVERNESS MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Are able to help with enquiries or providing information on any objects of curiosity you may have. The museum also houses extensive collections, research library and expertise. For enquiries contact cait.mccullagh@highland life.com

Continuing DAER VALLEY PRE-HISTORIC SITES Biggar Archaeology Group We are currently excavating a series of prehistoric sites under threat by forestry in the Daer Valley, south of Crawford and just off the M74. Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age sites are being worked on. We are desperate for more volunteers, no experience is necessary. We work weekends only. Further enquiries will be welcome. http://www.biggararchaeology.org.uk or email [email protected]

*UPDATE* RESEARCHING AVIEMORE, GLENMORE AND UPPER STRATHSPEY The Cairngorms National Park Authority and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) are organising a three-year programme of activities offering training and support to those wishing to research and explore the history of Aviemore and its surrounding area. Further information from Kevin Grant, [email protected]

Continuing WESTERN ISLES ARCHAEOLOGY PROJECT Fishermen, beachcombers, divers and local people in the Western Isles are being urged to report anything unusual they’ve spotted at the shoreline or under the sea to a new archaeological project, which is searching for the prehistoric and historic remains of the coastal and marine areas of the Outer Hebrides. OHCCMAPP is a partnership between RCAHMS, WA Coastal & Marine, Historic Scotland and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar. For more information or to have a chat about getting involved, contact [email protected] or see http://www.rcahms.gov.uk

3. CONFERENCES

*NEW* 8 September 2012 DUMFRIESSHIRE & GALLOWAY NATURAL HISTORY AND ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY 150THG ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE Dumfries and Galloway College, Cricton Campus, Dumfries The programme includes reports on the excavations at Cults Loch and Trusty’s Hill, recent aerial discoveries in the region and a review of the social context leading to the founding of the society. Full programme details and a registration form can be downloaded from www.gdnhas.org.uk

21-23 September 2012 GARDENING TIME: REFLECTIONS ON MEMORY, MONUMENTS AND HISTORY IN SCOTLAND AND SARDINIA Magdalen College, Cambridge The key themes are the connections between memory and monuments, taking Scotland and Sardinia as two key examples. Timetable: declaration of interest - now; abstracts by 1 May 2012. For further details contact Isabelle Vella Gregory, [email protected], or Simon Stoddart, [email protected], or view the website, http://www.arch.cam.ac.uk/iron_age/2012/index.html

4. TALKS AND LECTURES 5

*NEW* Weekly Northern Archaeology Research Seminar Series. 16:00, every Wednesday held at the School of Geosciences, University of Aberdeen. For details email [email protected] or visit http://www.abdn.ac.uk/archaeology

*NEW* 9 August 2012 POINTHOUSE: AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF THE SITE OF THE NEW RIVERSIDE MUSEUM IN GLASGOW Professor John Hume, RCAHMS. 13:00 in the RCAHMS Conference Room, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh. Talks are free but places are limited so must be booked 0131 662 1456 or [email protected]. Book your place online at http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/rcahms-lunchtime-lectures.html

*NEW* 5 September 2012 CONSERVATION OF LINLATHEN BRIDGE, DUNDEE – SCOTLAND’S EARLIEST SURVIVING IRON BRIDGE? Professor Roland A Paxton, School of the Built Environment, Heriot-Watt University. 13:00 in the RCAHMS Conference Room, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh. Talks are free but places are limited so must be booked 0131 662 1456 or [email protected]. Book your place online at http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/rcahms-lunchtime-lectures.html

*NEW* 6 September 2012 THE BLACK ISLE FERRIES: KEY LINKS IN THE TRANSPORT NETWORKS(FORTROSE) Dr Jim Mackay of the Kirkmichael Trust. 19:30 at the Fortrose Community Theatre, Deans Road, Fortrose. Organised by the Groam House Museum. Admission £4 (members £2)

*NEW* 15 September WHITHORN LECTURE 2012 – JEWEL RELIQUARIES AND THE WHITHORN RELIQUARY 6.00pm, Whithorn Primary School, Whithorn,Dumfries and Galloway www.whithorn.com James Robinson Curator of Late Medieval Collections at the British Museum will speak on Jewel Reliquaries and the Whithorn Reliquary. Directions: follow the roas signs for Whithorn south from the roundabout on the A75 at either Glenluce or Newton Stewart. Once in Whithorn, the primary is in Castlehill opposite the newsagents. There is parking at the school. There is no admission charge but booking is adviseable Contact: Administrator, The Friends of the Whithorn Trust, Tel: 01988 500508

*NEW* 20 September 2012 ON THE MARCH: ROMAN CAMPS IN SCOTLAND Dr Rebecca Jones, RCAHMS. 13:00 in the RCAHMS Conference Room, 16 Bernard Terrace, Edinburgh. Talks are free but places are limited so must be booked 0131 662 1456 or [email protected]. Book your place online at http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/rcahms- lunchtime-lectures.html

5. EXHIBITIONS

*NEW* 7 August - 9 September ABERDEEN AND MONTROSE EXHIBITION Tolbooth Museum, Castle Street, AB10 1EX. Tuesday-Saturday 10.00 to 16.00, Sundays 12.30-15.30. Closed Mondays. Contact: Chris Croly, Aberdeen City Council.Tel: 01224 337706 2012 is the 400th anniversary of the birth of James Graham, the Marquis of Montrose, this exhibition explores the turbulent relationship between Montrose and Aberdeen and the infamous Battle of Justice Mills on Friday 13th September 1644.

*NEW* Monday-Saturday 10am - 5pm, Closed Sunday SKENE'S THROUGH THE CENTURIES Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow,Aberdeen www.aberdeencity.gov.uk The top floor of Provost Skene's House has been refurbished with generous funding through the Recognition Scheme, managed by Museums Galleries Scotland. 6

The new displays include the exhibition, Skene's through the Centuries, which looks at the long,rich and fascinating history and archaeology of the House itself and its surrounding area, a townscape that is about to change dramatically once again with the demolition of St Nicholas House. Also on display are commemorative items chosen to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.

*NEW* Till end September IMPRESSIONS OF MEDIEVAL ABERDEEN Aberdeen Maritime Museum, Shiprow,Aberdeen, AB10 1EX. Tuesday-Saturday 10.00 to 17.00 Sundays 12.00-15.00 Closed Mondays www.aberdeencity.gov.uk Artists’ impressions are an excellent way of bringing the past to life, using information from documentary and archaeological sources to present authentic images of familiar city locations long ago. On display here is a selection of historic views created by local artists in recent years.

*NEW* 15 – 23 September DIG DOLLAR GLEN DISPLAY Museum Exhibition open 2-4pm on the Mon,Tue,Thurs and Fri, Sat 11am to 1pm, 2pm to 4.30pm and Sun 2-4.30pm. Dollar Museum, Castle Campbell Hall, 1High Street, Dollar, FK14 7AY www.dollarmuseum.org.uk www.nts.org.uk/Conserve/archaeology_home.php

For the duration of Dig Dollar Glen there will be an exhibition in the Dollar Museum, where you can find out more about the archaeology of the glen and the progress of the dig. There will be daily updates, photographs and a dig blog as well as a chance to see any finds and activities for children. You will also be able to find out more about the work of the Ochils Landscape Partnership and the National Trust for Scotland.

*NEW* 8 September - 20 October FABULOUS FINDS – DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY ARCHAEOLOGY UNCOVERED (open 11am - 4pm Monday - Saturday) Annan Museum, Bank Street, Annan A glittering exhibition of recent archaeological finds from across Dumfries and Galloway. Learn about the important, interesting and downright odd items that have turned up all over Dumfries and Galloway in recent years. From shining swords to delicate brooches, there is a world of wonder that was found just on your doorstep.

*NEW* 15 September - 3 November THE DOCK DELINEATED 10am - 5pm Monday – Saturday and 2pm - 5pm Sunday (Closed Monday and 1pm-2pm from October) Dumfries Museum, The Observatory, Rotchell Road, Dumfries www.dumgal.gov.uk

This gallery will reveal the secrets of Dumfries Dock through paintings, drawings, photographs, maps and plans which illustrate this small, but highly significant piece of land. Admission Free.

*NEW*, Now on THE CARPOW BRONZE AGE LOGBOAT 10 am to 5pm, Perth Museum & Art Gallery, 78 George Street, Perth, PH1 5LB. Tel. 01738 783414 Following its excavation in 2006 and six years of conservation the Carpow logboat is now in Perth Museum and you can come and learn about the boat, how it was excavated and conserved and about the Bronze Age in the Tay Valley.

6. WALKS, HOLIDAYS AND OUTINGS

*NEW* 17 August SITE TOUR – MOTTE OF URR

9:45 – 11:45; Meet in the layby near the mote alongside the B794 Dalbeattie to Haugh of Urr road, 2 miles North of Dalbeattie (NX818 648). Nearest to layby - DG7 3JZ NX818 648. A walk over Scotland’s largest motte which dates back to the 12th Century, shaped like an upside down sugar bowl. The going will be moderate but steep in places. There is a charge of £2 per adult per walk (children under 16 free) see website for details Dalbeattie Walking Festival http://www.dalbeattiematters.co.uk/userfiles/file/walking%20festival%202012%20%20a mended.pdf

*NEW* 22 September JOIN US FOR A MAGICAL TIME TOUR 10am-4.30pm. Coach will leave from car park beside Archaeology Scotland offices, Stuart House, Station Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7PB.

We will be touring the hidden secrets of East Lothian on 22nd September 2012 in the comfort of luxury bus and travelling back through 10,000 years on this all-day excursion, with a scrumptious lunch included.

Our on-board expert guide will be describing the sites and giving insight into the lives of our ancestors as we visit heritage ranging from Scotland’s oldest house to hillforts and standing stones; remnants of Roman occupation and Early Christian saints; sites famed from turbulent medieval times and witch hunts through to the enlightenment and farming improvements right up to World War II defence structures. Places are limited so book your seat by emailing [email protected] with Time Tour as the subject or call 0845 872 3333.

Archaeology Scotland Members: £55 Non-members:£60

*NEW* 23 September ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND FAMILY FUNDRAISING WALK We will be exploring another part of the Lothians, learning about archaeology and history along a route of 5 or 6 miles. Walking, talking, learning, having fun with your family and friends. A recipe for a great day out. If you are interested in taking part and helping to raise some money for the work that we do please contact Dianne Laing for registration and a sponsor form [email protected] or 0845 872 3333.

*NEW* 22 September KINGSWELL TOUR 14.00-16.30. Chris Croly, Aberdeen City Council.Tel: 01224 897400 Tour of historic and archaeological sites in the Kingswells area of Aberdeen. Walking shoes are required. Booking essential by calling 01224 897400. Meeting point to be advised when booking.

THE SCOTTISH CRANNOG CENTRE, KENMORE, LOCH TAY Featuring a unique reconstruction of an early Iron Age loch-dwelling. Exhibition, guided tour, 'hands on' crafts and technology demonstrations, and special events. For opening times see http://www.crannog.co.uk

*NEW* 2 September HANDS-ON PREHISTORIC COOKING 11.00a.m. – 4.30p.m. Email: [email protected] Book one of our Iron Age cooking stations and prepare an authentic prehistoric picnic. All food items relate to our discoveries from the 2500 year-old Oakbank Crannog. Fee for event only is £6.

Regular Crannog tour fees are £7.00 for adults, £6.50 for seniors, £5.00 for children, £6.50 for students - add £4 to include the 'Hands-on Prehistoric Cooking' event. Discount for the Young Archaeologists’ Club Members of £5.00 entrance to the event only. Children attending the event must be accompanied by an adult. 8

ORKNEY ARCHAEOLOGY TOURS All-inclusive small group holidays and private tours run by professional archaeologists who are also accredited Orkney Tourist Guides. 2012 brochure downloadable from http://www.orkneyarchaeologytours.co.uk tel. 01856 721217 or 01856 721450

BORDERS HERITAGE WEBSITE Official web site of the Countryside and Heritage Service of Scottish Borders Council. Information includes places to visit and publications. http://www.scottishbordersheritage.co.uk/3

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL ARCHAEOLOGY SERVICE For archaeological guided walks in East Lothian, see http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/archaeology

*NEW* 24 August CAMPBELTOWN ARCHITECTURAL TOUR Town centre tours depart from Aqualibrium at 2pm www.argyll- bute.gov.uk/chord/campbeltownheritage-trail Join Campbeltown Heritage Trail Group and learn about simple architectural terms whilst gaining an insight into some of Campbeltown’s finest buildings and the history behind these. Booking is essential. To reserve a place please phone the Tourist Information Centre on 01586 552056

7. SHORT COURSES

Several Dates From March to September 2012 NAVIGATION COURSES Lupine Adventure run a series of two day courses teaching navigational skills. Courses available in either the Yorkshire Dales or the Lake District. www.lupineadventure.co.uk/navigation-training/standard-navigation-course

8. DEGREE COURSES

BISHOP GROSSETESTE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LINCOLN Masters Programme in Community Archaeology http://www.bishopg.ac.uk/postgraduate

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN SCHOOL OF GEOSCIENCES Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in archaeology: all may be done by Flexible Learning. http://www.abdn.ac.uk/archaeology/

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH SCHOOL OF HISTORY, CLASSICS AND ARCHAEOLOGY Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in archaeology http://www.shca.ed.ac.uk/archaeology

UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW DEPARTMENT OF ARCHAEOLOGY Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in archaeology http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/archaeology/

UNIVERSITY OF THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS (UHI) Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in archaeology and geophysics (subject to validation) http://www.uhi.ac.uk/home/courses/courses-available/arts-social-sciences-and- theology/archaeology-and-geophysics 9 [email protected], tel: Orkney College 01856 569000

FOR MORE COURSES see British Archaeological Jobs and Resources (BAJR) http://www.bajr.org/BAJREducation/default.asp

9. NEW PUBLICATIONS

*NEW* Marilyn Brown SCOTLAND’S LOST GARDENS Gardens are one of the most important elements in the cultural history of Scotland. Yet they remain fragile features of the landscape, easily changed, abandoned or destroyed, leaving little or no trace. Drawing on varied, rare and newly available archive material, including the cartography of Timothy Pont, spy maps of Holyrood drawn for Henry VIII during the ‘Rough Wooing’, medieval charters, renaissance poetry, the Accounts of the Lord High Treasurer, and modern aerial photography, a remarkable picture emerges of centuries of lost landscapes

RCAHMS PUBLICATIONS 2012-2013 Catalogue of new publications for 2012-2013 by RCAHMS http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/rcahms_media/files/publications/rcahms_books_2012- 2013.pdf

RCAHMS THE ARCHAELOGICAL LANDSCAPE OF BUTE Published in 2010, the print run has sold out, but the book is now available as a free download. http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/rcahms-publications/the-archaeological-landscape-of-bute

Martin Rorke, Dennis Gallagher, Charles McKean, Patricia Dennison and Gordon Ewart HISTORIC GALASHIELS: ARCHAEOLOGY AND DEVELOPMENT Latest in the series of Burgh Surveys published by Historic Scotland. Available from Central Books, 0845 4589910, or http://www.britarch.ac.uk/books/burghsurveys

10. E-NEWSLETTERS

ARCH NEWSLETTER Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands (ARCH) Subscribe free via http://www.archhighland.org.uk/index.asp

ARCHAEO NEWS Summaries of news articles about the latest prehistoric discoveries worldwide. Subscribe free via http://www.stonepages.com/news/

HARP E-BULLETIN Heritage and Archaeological Research Practice. A bi-monthly e-bulletin detailing workshops, field schools and events run by HARP in both the UK and abroad Subscribe free via http://www.harparchaeology.co.uk/contact-us

RURAL ARCHAEOLOGY BULLETIN An occasional, downloadable newsletter from Archaeology Scotland with the latest events, policies and other news affecting archaeology and rural land management. Rural Archaeology Bulletin No. 37, 14 December 2011 http://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/sites/default/files/AS%20Rural%20Archaeology% 20Bulletin%2037%20December%2014th%202011.pdf

11. USEFUL WEBSITES 10

BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL JOBS AND RESOURCES (BAJR) A wide range of information on archaeological affairs, including jobs, courses and reading material. http://www.bajr.org/

CANMORE The window into the RCAHMS database of archaeological sites and monuments. http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/canmore.html

COUNCIL FOR BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY PUBLICATIONS http://www.britarch.ac.uk/books

HIGHLAND HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT RECORD The Highland Council’s database of buildings, archaeological sites and finds. http://her.highland.gov.uk/

THE SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF SCOTLAND ON-LINE SHOP http://www.socantscot.org/store.asp?Menu=

THE SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF SCOTLAND PUBLICATIONS These include the entire contents of PSAS as well as current titles. http://www.socantscot.org/publications.asp?Menu=

WEST OF SCOTLAND ARCHAEOLOGY SERVICE Database of buildings archaeological sites and finds for Argyll and Bute, East Ayreshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, Rebfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire, West Dumbartonshire, West Lothian, Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park www.wosas.net

12. NATIONAL AND REGIONAL ORGANISATIONS

ARCHAEOLOGY FOR COMMUNITIES IN THE HIGHLANDS (ARCH) http://www.archhighland.org.uk/index.asp

ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND http://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk

*NEW*COUNCIL FOR BRITISH ARCHAEOLOGY Has a relaunched website http://new.archaeologyuk.org/

HISTORIC SCOTLAND http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND http://www.nms.ac.uk

THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR SCOTLAND http://www.nts.org.uk/Home

THE NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY http://www.nauticalarchaeologicalsociety.org

THE PLACES OF WORSHIP IN SCOTLAND PROJECT Promoting the recording of church sites and buildings of all places of worship in Scotland. http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk

THE ROYAL COMMISSION ON THE ANCIENT AND HISTORIC MONUMENTS OF SCOTLAND (RCAHMS) http://www.rcahms.gov.uk 11

SCOTTISH MAPS FORUM NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND Annual conference and free newsletter (Cairt) For further information or to be added to the mailing list, email [email protected] or phone 0131 623 3970

SCAPE — SCOTTISH COASTAL ARCHAEOLOGY AND THE PROBLEM OF EROSION A charity that seeks to research, conserve and promote the archaeology of Scotland’s coasts. http://www.scapetrust.org

SCAPE runs the SHOREWATCH project, involving communities in recording the eroding archaeology of Scotland’s coasts http://www.shorewatch.co.uk

SCOTTISH ARCHAEOLOGICAL FORUM (SAF) SAF is run by a committee of archaeologists and its prime function is to organise conferences and workshops which further the study of archaeology in Scotland. http://www.scottisharchaeologicalforum.org.uk/

THE SOCIETY OF ANTIQUARIES OF SCOTLAND http://www.socantscot.org

TREASURE TROVE http://www.treasuretrovescotland.co.uk All archaeological finds in Scotland, except for Victorian and 20th-century coins, must be reported to the Treasure Trove Unit at National Museums of Scotland.

YOUNG ARCHAEOLOGISTS’ CLUB UK-wide club for young people aged 8 to 16 who are interested in archaeology. In Scotland there are branches in Aberdeen, Biggar, East Lothian, Falkirk, Inverness, Kilmartin, Perth, Ross & Cromarty, and Stirling. For information contact YAC, http://www.yac-uk.org

13. OTHER ORGANISATIONS

ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTANTS For a list, see http://www.archaeologyscotland.org/index.php?q=node/216

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETIES AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS For a list, see http://www.archaeologyscotland.org/?q=node/212

LOCAL AUTHORITY ARCHAEOLOGISTS For a list, see http://www.archaeologyscotland.org/?q=node/214

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thanks to all who have sent in information — please keep sending! Also many thanks to ARCH Highland for information from their website, http://www.archhighland.org.uk/index.asp.

NEW MEMBERS Archaeology Scotland welcomes new members: see http://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/?q=node/57

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