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

The 77th Sachensymposion Conference is taking place at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social this year and is proudly sponsored by @socantscot.bsky.social. We are offering bursaries for students and ECRs to help with the costs of attending the conference. More info and apply now at scarf.scot/student-netw...

Anyway, it's been a really incredible time working with @socantscot.bsky.social and I'm looking forward to many more years with them! And if you wanna join up, you can apply to be a Fellow here: www.socantscot.org/join/

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🏺 One thing I realised today is that so much of my writing is still saved online from @socantscot.bsky.social. For example, here's my initial reporting from my first conference I ever attended as a postgrad in 2016 with @scarf-scot.bsky.social funding. scarf.scot/students/stu...

Have you explored our brand new rock art case studies yet? Our latest case study of the month showcases the unique discovery of Bronze Age animal carvings on a capstone at Dunchraigaig Cairn, Kilmartin. Read all about it on the ScARF website: bit.ly/4pwUsgQ

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

Archaeologists are digging into the mysteries of Scotland's past this summer - and you're invited! 🌞 From Edinburgh to Orkney, the public are invited to visit sites and participate in investigations which could plug gaps in our knowledge of Scottish history: www.digitscotland.com/archaeologis...

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

We are pleased to share the great news that funding has been awarded by Historic Environment Scotland to ensure the ScARF project continues until 2029! Sign up to our newsletter for all the latest news! #HESsupported

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland@socantscot.bsky.social · 3mo ago

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

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

We had a wonderful day at the third Clyde Valley Symposium in Gourock! Thank you to all the attendees for your insightful questions and discussions. The first drafts of the CVARF project are now available at scarf.scot/regional/cva... #HESSupported

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

A couple spaces have become available to join us in Kilmartin to celebrate rock art research in Scotland. Or join us online to hear some excellent talks! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rock-art-g...

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

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

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

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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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

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

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Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework@clydevalleyarf.bsky.social · 6mo ago

We’re excited to announce our next Clyde Valley Symposium will be held in Gourock on the 6th June 2026! You can sign up to attend here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cvarf-symp...

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

We're doing it again!! ☺️ As part of the work that Tertia Barnett and I are doing with @scarf-scot.bsky.social, we'll be running another event to celebrate rock art research and launch brand-new sections of the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework. 1/

There's still time to apply to work on ScARF's final two regional research frameworks! The application deadline is this Sunday the 8th March at 11.59pm. More information: www.socantscot.org/news/#appoin... #HESSupported

ScARF@scarf-scot.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Join the ScARF team! We are looking to hire two ScARF Research Officers and a ScARF Research Manager to help deliver our final two regional research frameworks. Apply by 11:59pm on the 8th of March 2026. More information: socantscot.org/news/#appoin... #HESSupported

Join the ScARF team! We are looking to hire two ScARF Research Officers and a ScARF Research Manager to help deliver our final two regional research frameworks. Apply by 11:59pm on the 8th of March 2026. More information: socantscot.org/news/#appoin... #HESSupported

Between 2017-22 I was a Post-doc researcher with Scotland's Rock Art Project. The project was funded by the AHRC and recently the @ukri.org invited us to feature their new Future Makers series. www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPsR... 1/

Ancient rock art connecting communities | Future Makers Ep 3

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Our February newsletter is packed with exciting updates - including three new job opportunities and upcoming events across Scotland! Follow the link to stay up-to-date with the ScARF project: bit.ly/4tIx1CQ

Our case study of the month was written by a ScARF student bursary recipient from @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social. Michael's research explores the monumentality of megalithic structures in the northern Scottish Neolithic: bit.ly/49YaOZQ Find out more about ScARF bursaries: bit.ly/4ryQXGC

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2026 by showcasing one of many fantastic case studies available on the ScARF website. Our Case Study of the Month summarises the impressive assemblage of over 8,000 lithics uncovered at the Daer Reservoir in South Lanarkshire: bit.ly/4pAHn4x

Season's Greetings from the ScARF team☃️ As we wind down for the year, we wish you all a wonderful festive season and a happy, healthy Hogmanay. We're looking forward to seeing what 2026 brings! #HESSupported