We’ve had a great first day of heritage recording at Burntisland Old Parish Church. Tomorrow is our open day and we look forward to hearing lots of the stories and memories that this place holds.

Research in Action on Church Heritage@churchheritage.bsky.social · 6d ago

This weekend, we’re heading to Burntisland Old Parish Church! 🎉 Join us on Saturday 5 September, 11am–3pm, for our ReACH open day! We’re looking forward to exploring the church, enjoying music and tours, and hearing the memories and stories of the people connected to this special place.

It's been a busy summer for the ScARF team! We are excited to share a brand-new update to the Archaeological Science framework focussing on human remains, and to invite you to three upcoming events. Read more in our September newsletter: bit.ly/4cupAbA #HESSupported

Are you interested in the early medieval archaeology of South West Scotland? Join us at the SWSARF workshops at the Dick Institute (2nd Oct) and Dumfries Museum (3rd Oct) to hear all about the South West framework so far and contribute to the early medieval chapter. Register now: bit.ly/3SrJgpJ

An example of how women's intellectual labour gets erased #WomenInSTEM 🧪

Dr Space Junk (Alice Gorman)@drspacejunk.bsky.social · 8mo ago

112. I'm not going to lie, initially I was excited by this article citing my PhD on Andaman Island lithics, until I realised how I had been erased. You would think the author had done the archival research himself. It took years to chase down every lead I could find. #TabClosed2026

Fascinating world of ancient #glass: an amazing #Roman glass jug with a smaller glass jug inside – a so-called joke-jar that shows the skill of the glassmaker. Presumably made in workshop in Cologne, found in a grave in Stein am Rhein, Switzerland, 4th c. AD. 🧵1/2

Volunteers and archaeologists are set to excavate houses and fields from a 17th- and 18th-century settlement in Glencoe 🏔️ Watch them in action from 5 to 7 July or join an Open Day on 10 July to enjoy storytelling, artefact handling, landscape tours and more: www.digitscotland.com/events/glenc...

Our 2nd week at Burnswark hillfort and we have lots more Roman sling bullets, a stone ballista ball, a trackway, house floors and some unusual rectangular pits. Finally getting some good dating for the rampart and some houses will be critical in understanding this landscape! #hillfortswednesday

An exciting month for ScARF... We were delighted to receive funding from Historic Environment Scotland to continue our work along with @digitscotland.bsky.social. Our final two regional research frameworks are now underway, with 3 new team members! Read all about it: bit.ly/4xKrQEv

FUNDING NEWS: Society’s National Archaeology Projects Celebrate Funding Success We are thrilled that Historic Environment Scotland has granted £876,115 to the Society to continue coordinating @scarf-scot.bsky.social and @digitscotland.bsky.social: www.socantscot.org/news/society... #HESsupported

Would you like to explore Whitekirk St Mary's Church, see archival photos and hear memories of worship and community? NEW RESOURCE! We've collated our social and heritage survey work into this new webpage, featuring an interactive map to explore in your own time churchheritage.scot/whitekirk/

New draft chapters for the @SWScot_ARF project are now available! You can explore and comment on the Iron Age and Roman Campaigns drafts at bit.ly/4osL2SW If you're interested in the Iron Age and Roman periods, please join us at the upcoming SWSARF Workshops in Ayr and Dumfries: bit.ly/4evR3tF

There's still time to sign up for the third annual Clyde Valley symposium! Register for your free place: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cvarf-symp...

ScARF@scarf-scot.bsky.social · 6mo ago

The 2026 CVARF Symposium is taking place on Saturday the 6th of June at the Gamble Halls in Gourock! Come along to learn more about the archaeology of the Clyde Valley region, and contribute to the @clydevalleyarf.bsky.social project. Book your free place: bit.ly/40R0LQR

We had a wonderful day in Kilmartin on Saturday launching brand-new prehistoric rock art sections of the Future Thinking on Carved Stones framework, as well as five new case studies! You'll find more information and links to the new rock art chapters in our latest newsletter: bit.ly/4dFAkDH

My new #UrbanPrehistory blog post reporting on the horrible fate of the Bogleys Stone of Fife - Barn Storm. This contains a trigger warning for anyone who thinks our heritage - and megaliths - matter. With thanks to Sam McKeand theurbanprehistorian.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/b...

Barn Storm

It is not often I get angry, but a recent encounter with a standing stone has really annoyed – and shocked me. I am pretty used to prehistory being badly treated, and indeed a whole chapter o…

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Really enjoyed our @scarf-scot.bsky.social rock art gathering last weekend at Kilmartin Museum. Watch this space for news about the new framework additions and case studies!

Joana Valdez-Tullett@joanavaldez.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Last Saturday I was back in Kilmartin for the Rock Art Gathering event at Kilmartin Museum. For a few years now, Kilmartin is a yearly pilgrimage for me and every time I go back it feels like a warm hug. It is a place for smiles, laughter and friendships. 1/

Last Saturday I was back in Kilmartin for the Rock Art Gathering event at Kilmartin Museum. For a few years now, Kilmartin is a yearly pilgrimage for me and every time I go back it feels like a warm hug. It is a place for smiles, laughter and friendships. 1/

RDW Glass is offering an exciting Stained Glass Residency, taking place over 3 weeks in September 2026. This unique opportunity,led by glass artists Keira McLean and Rich Welsh, invites artists of all backgrounds to explore stained glass as a storytelling medium. #stainedglass #glasgowart #glasgow

Stained Glass Residency - Scottish Contemporary Art Network

RDW Glass is offering an exciting Stained Glass Residency, taking place over 3 weeks in September 2026 (Monday 7th of...

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Our next Church Heritage Action Group meeting is nearly here and in-person places are now sold out 🎉 There’s still space to join online. This session will explore heritage value and prioritisation: how we decide what matters, and how that shapes the future of church buildings.

We have very limited spaces left to join us in Kilmartin, but there's still plenty of online places available. Head to our Eventbrite page for more information or to book your place now: bit.ly/4s85XMi

ScARF@scarf-scot.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Are you interested in Neolithic and Bronze Age rock art? Join us at Kilmartin Museum on the 16th of May for a free, hybrid event led by the wonderful Tertia Barnett and @joanavaldez.bsky.social. In-person places are limited, so book soon if you're interested! More information: bit.ly/4s85XMi

Tartan glass by Alison in our fused glass classes. Held throughout the year at stainedglass.scot/nightclasses-a… #stainedglassclasses

It was great to see the Scottish Archaeology Strategy represented so strongly at #cifa2026 in Edinburgh! At the opening plenary, Andy and Gavin reflected on 10 years of the strategy and the road to SAS2, alongside Cara and Alice on skills and traineeships

Exciting times working on developing the next phase of Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy. Look forward to sharing more at #CIfA2026 next week!

Scotland's Archaeology Strategy@scotarchstrat.bsky.social · 5mo ago

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!

The ReACH team is growing! We’re looking for a Research Officer to join our team - helping to document and support Scotland’s churches at risk of closure & develop a national heritage resource. 📍Edinburgh (hybrid) 🗓️ Full time, fixed term More info & apply here: www.socantscot.org/news/work-wi...

Work With Us: ReACH Research Officer - Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is looking to hire a new member of staff to help deliver the Research in Action on Church Heritage (ReACH) project. Working closely with Scotland’s Churches Trus...

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UPCOMING CONFERENCE: Archaeological Research in Progress Tickets are now available for this year's conference hosted by @archscot.bsky.social in collaboration with the Society on 23 May in Dumfries & Galloway and online, with discounts for Fellows: www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/get-involved...

Are you interested in the Iron Age and Roman archaeology of South West Scotland? Join us at our SWSARF workshops this June! We'll be at Ayr Town Hall (20th June) and Dumfries Museum (27th June) discussing the latest draft chapters of the South West framework. Register for free: bit.ly/3Qr32QG

New Blog Post 📣📣 The New Futures team at @communityownership.bsky.social explore their Churches Route Map - a new resource designed to support communities considering taking on church buildings and the steps involved

Come and enjoy our ever expanding Research Team! #HeritageJob

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland@socantscot.bsky.social · 5mo ago

WORK WITH US: ReACH Research Officer We are looking to hire a new member of staff to help deliver Research in Action on Church Heritage (ReACH), our partnership project with @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social. Find out more and apply before 11:59 PM on 3 May 2026: www.socantscot.org/news/work-wi...

Achnacreebeag has recently been reinvestigated by @archscot.bsky.social with support from @socantscot.bsky.social Audrey Henshall Legacy To learn more about what discoveries were made at the end of the rainbow, give them a follow. #TombTuesday #HESsupported #archaeology

NEW BOOK: 'Rhynie, A Powerful Place of Pictland' We are thrilled to announce the release of our book by Professor Gordon Noble FSAScot, a nationally important monograph that brings together 10 years of research which has transformed our understanding of the Picts: www.socantscot.org/uncategorize...

We have plenty of exciting events coming up this spring and summer! 🌻 Whether you're interested in rock art, the Iron Age and Roman period or the archaeology of the Clyde Valley region, there's something for everyone. You can read all our latest updates in our April newsletter: bit.ly/4stEELT