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On this page, you can find information on recent archaeological discoveries, ongoing fieldwork, changes to the Archaeology Service, and events or conferences. If you would like to share the results of your research with the wider archaeological community, please contact us!
- 28.08.08 - Scottish Archaeology Month 2008
September sees the return of the Council for Archaeology Scotland's popular Scottish Archaeology Month, with a range of events taking place across the country. Find out more - 12.08.08 - New WoSAS Map-Search Function Launched
A new function has been developed to allow members of the public to access WoSAS Sites and Monuments Record data. This search facility, which was developed in conjunction with South Ayrshire Council, can be tried at http://gis.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/wosas/. Using this system, you can find out about sites, monuments and previous archaeological events from across the area covered by the West of Scotland Archaeology Service, either by identifying single features on the map or by selecting groups of features by drawing search areas onto the map. A basic guide to using the system is available in the 'Getting Started' box to the left of the main map panel, but to find out more about the full functionality of the system, you should use the 'Help' button on the toolbar.
Thanks go to Stewart McCall and the ICT Services Team at South Ayrshire Council for their work in developing this system. Any comments on the system or problems experienced while using it should be referred to Martin O'Hare at the West of Scotland Archaeology Service
- 23.07.08 - Possible burial cairn at Dippen Hill
A possible burial cairn in Carradale has been reported. Find out more - 09.07.08 - Bronze-Age Cremation Cemetery at Bridge of Awe
Features identified during an evaluation at Bridge of Awe, Argyll, suggest the presence of a Bronze-Age cremation cemetery. Find out more - 19.06.08 - Stone axe found at Kilcreggan
What appears to be a polished stone axe-head has been found at Kilcreggan, Argyll. Find out more - 18.06.08 - Multi-phase Prehistoric Occupation at Newbigging Quarry, South Lanarkshire
A large number of features relating to prehistoric occupation have been identified in the course of excavation by AOC Archaeology Group in advance of a proposed quarry extension. Find out more - 11.06.08 - Neolithic Pottery found at Duneaton Quarry, South Lanarkshire
Late Neolithic pottery has been identified during the course of an archaeological evaluation undertaken by Rathmell Archaeology Ltd at Duneaton Quarry, South Lanarkshire. Find out more - 25.04.08 - Human Remains found at Ingram Street, Glasgow
Infrastructure works in Ingram Street, Glasgow, have encountered human remains associated with the North Western Church. Find out more - 10.04.08 - Investigations in a Multi-period Landscape at Tighnabruaich
A programme of archaeological evaluation at Tighnabruaich has identified material relating to several phases of activity. Find out more - 19.03.08 - Palisaded Enclosure at Mar Hall
A highly significant multi-palisaded and ditched enclosure has been identified during fieldwork at Mar Hall, Renfrewshire. Find out more - 05.03.08 - M74 Programme of Events Announced
Details of forthcoming events associated with the M74 Archaeology Programme have been announced. Download the poster - 03.03.08 - Archaeological Fieldwork at Dalquhurn, Renton
A long-running programme of fieldwork on the site of the former Dalquhurn Dyeworks is nearing completion. Find out more - 19.02.08 - How Old Is This?
Can you provide any information on the likely age and function of a metal comb found at Kirn Pier, Dunoon? View the Object - 18.02.08 - Rock Art in Achnabreck
A major new rock-art panel has been identified in Kilmartin Glen. Find out more - 25.01.08 - Archaeology Masterclasses
The M74 Dig is running a series of masterclasses throughout February and March giving beginners the opportunity to learn some fascinating archaeological techniques. Find out more - 23.01.08 - M74 Dig Discovery Centre to open
The M74 Dig Discovery Centre at Scotland Street School Museum will be officially opening on Friday 25th January. The Discovery Centre will be the base for the M74 Public Archaeology Programme until summer 2009 with activities, events, talks and exhibitions taking place. The M74 Dig exhibition, 'Uncovering the Past: The M74 Dig', will officially open to the public from Saturday 26th January. The exhibition features a large selection of finds recovered from the archaeological sites currently being excavated, and associated objects from Glasgow Museums' collections, as well as old photographs, maps and interpretation panels. Directions to the Museum can be found here. - 22.01.08 - Tikka Look At History
Drop-in event offers the opportunity to contribute to a study exploring the history of Scotland's newest Country Park. Find out more - 21.01.08 - M74 Completion Archaeology Open Day
The third open day on excavations on the route of the M74 completion project will be held on Saturday, 26th of January at the South Laurieston Tenements, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, access off Pollokshaws Road at Devon Street. Further details about the archaeological component of the M74 Completion Project can be found on the project webpage. - 15.01.08 - Cruciform Slab Uncovered
Dr Claire Ellis of Archaeology and Micromorphology has identified what may be a marker-stone for an early Christian holy well at Port Mhor, Colonsay. Find out more - 10.12.07 - Possible Kiln at Crossbank
Scott Jacobson of Archaeological Heritage Services Ltd has identified the remains of what appears to be a kiln during evaluation trenching at Crossbank Farm, South Lanarkshire. Find out more - 06.12.07 - M74 Completion Archaeology Kiln Firing Project
This weekend sees the continuation of the M74 Kiln Firing Project. Kiln building will take place on the Caledonian Pottery site, Farmeloan Road, Rutherglen, on Saturday the 8th of December, with the kiln firing taking place on the same site on Sunday the 9th of December. Further details can be found on the project webpage. - 27.11.07 - Possible Prehistoric Enclosure at Campbeltown
Fieldwork undertaken by Dr Claire Ellis has identified a possible prehistoric feature on the outskirts of Campbeltown. Find out more - 22.11.07 - M74 Completion Archaeology Open Day
The third open day on excavations on the route of the M74 completion project will be held on Saturday, 24 November at the South Laurieston Tenements Site, Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, between 10am and 3pm. Access to the site will be from Pollokshaws Road at Devon Street. Further details can be found on the project webpage. - 13.11.07 - Excavations in the heart of Historic Govan
Staff from Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division have been undertaking excavations at Water Row in Govan. Find out more - 09.11.07 - Glasgow Archaeological Society Dalrymple Lectures 2007
Professor Ian Hodder of the University of Stanford will next week give the latest in Glasgow Archaeological Society's Dalrymple Lecture Series. Find out more - 07.11.07 - M74 Completion Archaeology Open Day
The second open day on excavations on the route of the M74 completion project will be held on Saturday, 10 November at the Govan Iron Works Site between 10am and 3pm. Access to the site, also known as Dixon's Blazes, will be from Cathcart Road, between Calendonia Road and Aikenhead Road. Further details can be found on the project webpage. - 16.10.07 - Cromwellian Fortifications at Linlithgow
Evaluation trenching at the Burgh Halls, Linlithgow, has identified features that may be associated with the occupation and refortification of the town by Cromwell. Find out more - 11.10.07 - Law Knowe Cairn Re-covered
Following a programme of archaeological fieldwork, the Bronze Age burial cairn at Law Knowe, East Kilbride, is to be re-covered. Find out more - 18.09.07 - M74 Completion Archaeology Programme Announced
Details of the programme of archaeological works being undertaken as part of the M74 Completion Project are now available on the website of Transport Scotland. The first of a series of open days will be held on Saturday, 22 September at the Eglinton Street Tenement Site between 10am and 3pm. Further details can be found on the project webpage. - 04.09.07 - Half Life: Journey into the Neolithic
An innovative project combining art and archaeology is taking place at sites in and around Kilmartin Glen, Argyll. Find out more - 03.09.07 - Archaeological Encounters at Hopetoun House
As part of the Scottish Archaeology Month, Hopetoun House in West Lothian is presenting a programme of free lectures and activities aimed at adults and children. Find out more - 30.08.07 - Scottish Archaeology Month 2007
September sees the return of the Council for Scottish Archaeology's popular Scottish Archaeology Month, with a range of events taking place across the country. Find out more - 23.08.07 - Cist found at Ardnacross
Dr Claire Ellis of Archaeology and Micromorphology has identified a cist during an evaluation at Ardnacross. Find out more - 17.08.07 - Campbellfield Pottery Uncovered
AOC Archaeology Group have identified the remains of the Campbellfield Pottery in Glasgow's East End. Find out more - 07.08.07 - Bronze-age burial cairn excavated
Staff from Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division are currently undertaking the excavation of a Bronze Age burial cairn at Law Knowe, East Kilbride. Find out more - 30.07.07 - Bronze-age cremation cemetery re-examined
Staff from Rathmell Archaeology Ltd have undertaken further excavation on the site of a Bronze-age cremation cemetery at Nelson Street, Largs, previously excavated in the early 20th century. Find out more - 18.07.07 - Re-excavation of Pollok Park Eartwork
Members of the Glasgow Archaeological Society are currently undertaking the re-excavation of a circular earthwork in Pollok Park, Glasgow. Find out more - 16.07.07 - Ancient human remains found at Benderloch
AOC Archaeology Group have completed the excavation of human remains found in a cave at Benderloch, Argyll, under the terms of Historic Scotland's Human Remains Call-off contract. Find out more - 06.07.07 - Major landscape survey in East Renfrewshire
Members of the Association of Certificated Field Archaeologists have published the results of a major landscape survey at Middleton Farm, East Renfrewshire. Find out more - 04.07.07 - Virtual Archaeology in Inverclyde
Local archaeologist Louie Pastore has created animations of a number of sites in Inverclyde. Find out more - 29.06.07 - New Book Brings Medieval Glasgow To Life
A new book has been launched that that tells the story of the birth of Glasgow through the medieval era (1100 - 1650). Find out more - 28.06.07 - Dumfries House 'Saved for the Nation'
Dumfries House, one of the UK's most important 18th century classical houses, has been saved for the nation by a group of organizations and individuals brought together by The Prince of Wales. Find out more - 27.06.07 - New Guidelines for Historic Environment Records Published
A new, expanded version of 'Informing the Future of the Past: Guidelines for Historic Environment Records' has been launched at the Historic Environment Record (HER) Forum in Peterborough. Find out more - 22.06.07 - Beaker Burial at Elvanfoot
Fieldwork undertaken by CFA Archaeology Ltd on the site of a proposed electricity substation has identified a Beaker Burial dating to the Early Bronze Age. Find out more - 15.06.07 - Possible Souterrain Identified on Islay
A subteranean void, possibly representing a previously unrecorded souterrain, has been identified from Islay. Find out more - 14.06.07 - Prehistoric Settlement at Inverkip
An evaluation undertaken by Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division at Inverkip in Inverclyde has identified the remains of a possible prehistoric farmstead. Find out more - 05.06.07 - Scotland's Rural Past Project
Scotland's Rural Past (SRP) is a five-year project run by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland with the aim of working with local communities across Scotland to discover and record abandoned rural settlements. Find out more - 01.06.07 - Laigh Newton, Darvel
Since the middle of April this year, staff from Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division have been working to excavate a multi-phase site at Laigh Newton, East Ayrshire. Find out more - 25.05.07 - Data Sans Frontieres Conference
On the 25th of May, a conference was held in London to discuss the opportunities offered by web portal technology for wider access to archaeological data. Find out more - 15.05.07 - Rock Art Reported
During March and April 2007, WoSAS received reports of newly-discovered rock art from Argyll and Inverclyde. Find out more - 15.05.07 - Ogilface Castle Mystery
Read about research and fieldwork undertaken in Armadale to identify the site of a 12th century castle. Find out more