AnnieSAnderson
@anniescottarch.bsky.social
Recently completed MLitt Archaeological studies at #UHIArchaeology after a long academic career in Public Health Nutrition #UniofDundee. The past is my future.
Free to read online and featuring some excellent papers from leading academics - including a new interpretation of the St Andrews Sarcophagus by our President, Professor Jane Geddes. #MedievalSky
Sidestone Press@sidestone.bsky.social · 2w agoOUT NOW! Royalty and Ritual. The landscape of power in early medieval Scotland and Europe. Get a printed copy or peruse online at www.sidestone.com/books/royalt... @pictishartssociety.bsky.social @insuhi.bsky.social
Booking is now live for our annual online conference this October! Two days of expert papers on Pictish art and material culture, plus the latest archaeological research from Pictland. Tickets are £12.94 for members (inc. booking fee) and £16.17 for non-members. Hope to see some of you there!
Conf | The PAS
thepictishartssociety.org.uk
LAST CHANCE to shop our Medieval Sale! Code MEDIEVAL25 expires at midnight, don’t miss out on these magnificent bargains! 🛒 bit.ly/44I3I89
#FindsFriday This beautiful, jewelled disc brooch dates from the Anglo-Saxon period and was found in Kent. It is made from gilded silver, and features seven cut garnets. Disc-style brooches set with garnets, such as this one, were popular during the early Anglo #Saxon period, 6th century.
Favourite places
Ailish Sinclair@ailishsinclair.bsky.social · 3w agoMarvellous Migvie Kirk and Pictish Stone ailishsinclair.com/2026/07/marv... The present structure, now deconsecrated, dates from 1777, though there was an older medieval church there from at least the 12th century. #history #Scotland
Drone's eye view of Structure Forty-Four this afternoon.
Diary extra – Structure Forty-Four from above
Drone's eye view of Structure Forty-Four this afternoon.
nessofbrodgar.co.uk
Stonehenge.: It's never too late for a good summer solstice photo - thanks for this one Paul, more on our page... Stonehenge needs no introduction of course, and many other sites on the web cover it in detail, so I won't say much more.
Dresser in Skara Brae's House One, viewed from the entrance. (📷 Sigurd Towrie)
Dig diary – incised stone brings week three to a close in true Ness style
Week three drew to a close in typical Ness style - with a decorated stone...
nessofbrodgar.co.uk
Who doesn't love a nice beret?
Nina Willburger @drnwillburger.bsky.social · 2w agoDuring the early Iron Age, the Pomeranian culture in Poland developed distinctive clay vessels for cremated remains, influenced by southern European cultures such as the Etruscans. These urns are characterized by human faces and hat-shaped lids, and are frequently adorned...🧵1/2 📷️me #findsfriday
8th century Nigg Pictish stone now held in Nigg Old Church @stoneclub.bsky.social @megalithic.bsky.social
After 20 years of excavation, the UHI Archaeology Institute’s research dig at The Cairns has now come to an end. With the work on the site now completed, it’s time for site director Martin Carruthers to sum up…
The Cairns dig diary – day 30
After 20 years of excavation, the UHI Archaeology Institute’s research dig at The Cairns has now come to an end. With the work on the site now completed, it’s time for site director Martin Carruthers to sum up…
archaeologyorkney.com
