Archaeology

A stone carving discovered during the excavation of the base stone of Aberlemno III

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New stone carvings discovered under Pictish stone after excavation

Archaeologists have revealed unexpected new stone carvings discovered during the excavation of a Pictish standing stone in Angus.

3 GDOF2026 Sat1909 HARVIESDYKE Photo Tiu Makkonen Web 12

3 GDOF2026 Sat1909 HARVIESDYKE Photo Tiu Makkonen Web 12

Historic dyke remains found after 200 years, including possible fortified summerhouse

A new immersive archaeology experience has been launched at Loch an Dùin in Point

A new immersive archaeology experience has been launched at Loch an Dùin in Point

Archaeologists bringing 5,000 years of Lewis history to life with new app

Camel riders in front of The Pyramids of Giza

Camel riders in front of The Pyramids of Giza

Century-old Glasgow graffiti discovered on summit of Giza pyramid

Harvie's Dyke - and artist's impression from the time

Harvie's Dyke - and artist's impression from the time

How Glaswegians took down a tycoon - as archaeologists search for what remains

Curator Alice Blackwell inspects the David I penny.

Curator Alice Blackwell inspects the David I penny.

Coin of one of Scotland's greatest kings among artefacts found this year

A dig has been organised throughout this week

A dig has been organised throughout this week

New probe to find 'lost settlement' in Edinburgh park

An artist's impression of Harvie's Dyke from the time

An artist's impression of Harvie's Dyke from the time

Archaeologists to probe radical riot that brought down Glasgow tycoon's walls

The exterior of a Jedburgh abbey with a tower, a roofless nave and exterior buildings visible. The abbey is one of the buildings being investigated by the project

The exterior of a Jedburgh abbey with a tower, a roofless nave and exterior buildings visible. The abbey is one of the buildings being investigated by the project

Mystery carvings on Scotland’s medieval stones set to be decoded

The remains of the earthwork are popular with dog walkers

The remains of the earthwork are popular with dog walkers

Archaeologists hope to solve mystery of ancient Glasgow earthwork with new dig

An artist impression of how Perth's lost 15th century Carthusian monastery may have looked

An artist impression of how Perth's lost 15th century Carthusian monastery may have looked

Search for Scotland’s lost king: Perth dig seeks to solve 600-year-old royal mystery

Re-enactors deploy a trebuchet

Re-enactors deploy a trebuchet

A shattered Scottish skeleton may hold first proof of feared medieval weapon

The earthworks are near the top of the park

The earthworks are near the top of the park

Ancient earthwork in heart of Glasgow park to be probed by archaeologists

Site on far side of River Tweed at Whitmuirhaugh, Sprouston near Kelso

Site on far side of River Tweed at Whitmuirhaugh, Sprouston near Kelso

Digging up the past: Excavation set to reveal thousands of years of Borders history

Attendees at Saturday's launch event enjoyed trying out the app.

Attendees at Saturday's launch event enjoyed trying out the app.

Two new archaeology trails on a remote Scottish island launched on Uist Unearthed app

The sword, spearhead and replicas will be on show in the exhibition

The sword, spearhead and replicas will be on show in the exhibition

Treasures from Iron Age warrior burial found in Scotland to go on show for first time

The Jedburgh Comb is a rare artefact, thought to date from the late 11th or early 12th century

The Jedburgh Comb is a rare artefact, thought to date from the late 11th or early 12th century

Hidden for centuries: Medieval comb with dragon carving returns to Scottish 'home'

Students digging in the northern cell at Spurness in 2025

Students digging in the northern cell at Spurness in 2025

Ancient Scottish mysteries to be probed this summer - and the public can get involved

Researchers working at Tentsmuir

Researchers working at Tentsmuir

Meet the researchers digging up Polish war installations on the coast of Fife

This vital new source of information could help

This vital new source of information could help

'Once in a lifetime' 2,000-year-old discovery made at Scottish archaeology dig site

Dr Jess Thompson with skeletal remains

Dr Jess Thompson with skeletal remains

Secrets of the bones: What happens after archaeologists discover human remains?

Divers carrying out survey work at Loch Bhorgastail on the Isle of Lewis

Divers carrying out survey work at Loch Bhorgastail on the Isle of Lewis

Archaeologists reveal secrets of artificial island older than Stonehenge in loch

An excavation at Adie’s Brae, an Iron Age scooped settlement at Ericstane near Moffat

An excavation at Adie’s Brae, an Iron Age scooped settlement at Ericstane near Moffat

Excavation unearths cremated human remains dating from Iron Age

The shield has now been brought back north of the border on loan for the first time ahead of the Scotland’s First Warriors exhibition

The shield has now been brought back north of the border on loan for the first time ahead of the Scotland’s First Warriors exhibition

Bronze Age shield returns to Scotland for first time in more than 230 years

Metal detectorists

Metal detectorists

Greater protecting for Scotland's archaeological treasures announced

A new experimental archaeology project funded by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland will create vellum samples which could help determine the provenance of surviving early medieval manuscripts, including the Book of Kells

A new experimental archaeology project funded by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland will create vellum samples which could help determine the provenance of surviving early medieval manuscripts, including the Book of Kells

Archaeology experiment probes mystery of Scotland's Book of Kells birthplace

Roman excavation cartoon

Roman excavation cartoon

Today's cartoon by Herald cartoonist Steven Camley is on the latest Roman excavation

The Bearsden Roman Fortlet as it may once have been,

The Bearsden Roman Fortlet as it may once have been,

Archaeologists digging in Bearsden garden stumble on ancient ruin

An artist's impression of the burial event

An artist's impression of the burial event

Iron Age evidence from mystery burial reveals grisly mass killing of women & children

The dig site from above.

The dig site from above.

'Race against the elements': Fight to record rare Roman-era footprints found on beach

The Rosemarkie bangles were lifted from the ground in a block of plaster

The Rosemarkie bangles were lifted from the ground in a block of plaster

Scottish archaeologists up for award after uncovering secrets of Bronze Age hoards

The Jacobite brass coin found in Glen Coe

The Jacobite brass coin found in Glen Coe

'Rebel' coin with grim history among NTS top archaeological finds of 2025

The hall would have been a huge structure for the time

The hall would have been a huge structure for the time

How 'alien' Stone Age hall challenges views of Scotland’s earliest people

The cist was found on the Isle of Bute

The cist was found on the Isle of Bute

Remains of two Bronze Age people found in long-lost burial chamber by farmer

Scotland now has its first curator of osteoarchaeology in Dr Jess Thompson

Scotland now has its first curator of osteoarchaeology in Dr Jess Thompson

Scotland now has its first curator of archaeological human remains

The rediscovery of a lost medieval settlement near Horndean by local volunteers and AOC Archaeology Ltd has been listed as one of the Dig It!’s project’s top discoveries of 2025

The rediscovery of a lost medieval settlement near Horndean by local volunteers and AOC Archaeology Ltd has been listed as one of the Dig It!’s project’s top discoveries of 2025

Romans, feasts and a 'magic' amulet: Scotland's top 5 archaeological finds revealed

Twentyshilling Barrow as it was first uncovered

Twentyshilling Barrow as it was first uncovered

Mysterious Bronze Age mass burial may hold grim secret from Scotland's past

Crawford Castle was once used as a hunting lodge by the Scottish king.

Crawford Castle was once used as a hunting lodge by the Scottish king.

The ‘breathtaking’ ruined castle an hour from Glasgow with a remarkable history

The Ring of Brodgar, a Neolithic stone circle in Orkney. Picture: Jamie Simpson/Herald & Times

The Ring of Brodgar, a Neolithic stone circle in Orkney. Picture: Jamie Simpson/Herald & Times

Mystery anomaly at Ness of Brodgar set for reveal as 2026 dig dates confirmed

The results of the study are expected to refine the timeline for when red deer arrived in Orkney

The results of the study are expected to refine the timeline for when red deer arrived in Orkney

Riddle of ancient deer bones inside Orkney building continues to puzzle researchers

The Ness of Brodgar, Orkney. (Image credit: The Ness of Brodgar Project)

The Ness of Brodgar, Orkney. (Image credit: The Ness of Brodgar Project)

Mystery deepens in Orkney as new underground feature emerges at Ness of Brodgar

Curator Craig Angus from National Museums Scotland puts finishing touches to the installation of the Rock Crystal Jar from the Galloway Hoard at Kirkcudbright Galleries

Curator Craig Angus from National Museums Scotland puts finishing touches to the installation of the Rock Crystal Jar from the Galloway Hoard at Kirkcudbright Galleries

The ancient crystal jar with a 2,000-year mystery - now revealed in Scotland

According to the New Phytologist study, the discovery represents the first time such finely detailed molecular information has been recovered from a fossil of this age.

According to the New Phytologist study, the discovery represents the first time such finely detailed molecular information has been recovered from a fossil of this age.

The 407-million-year-old Scottish fossil discovery that has baffled researchers

One of the illustrations from Carved in Stone - a magi tries to calm the storm with his charms (VER artistver.carrd.co)

One of the illustrations from Carved in Stone - a magi tries to calm the storm with his charms (VER artistver.carrd.co)

Role-playing game praised as 'best book ever' about Scotland's mysterious Picts

The research team on Orkney was led by Professor Gordon Noble of the University of Aberdeen.

The research team on Orkney was led by Professor Gordon Noble of the University of Aberdeen.

Researchers baffled by 1300-year-old Orkney remains: Were the Picts not wiped out?

Heritage assistant Madison Reavis at a community dig as part of the Leven River Park Programme, one of the new initiatives to diversify opportunities in archaeology.

Heritage assistant Madison Reavis at a community dig as part of the Leven River Park Programme, one of the new initiatives to diversify opportunities in archaeology.

Groundbreaking apprenticeship can redefine who tells Scotland’s story

A reconstruction of the site at Broxy Kennels

A reconstruction of the site at Broxy Kennels

'Mystery' tunnel uncovered during dig at Scottish hillfort

National Museums Scotland curator Matthew Knight holding bronze fittings from the Bronze Age Peebles Hoard.

National Museums Scotland curator Matthew Knight holding bronze fittings from the Bronze Age Peebles Hoard.

3,000-year-old secret of Bronze Age hoard found in Scottish field revealed

Archaeological discovery made at a construction site at Spoutmouth in Gallowgate. Picture Robert Perry 1st October 2025

Archaeological discovery made at a construction site at Spoutmouth in Gallowgate. Picture Robert Perry 1st October 2025

Archaeological discovery halts construction of new housing estate

The Rosemarkie Hoard, prior to micro-excavation © GUARD Archaeology Ltd

The Rosemarkie Hoard, prior to micro-excavation © GUARD Archaeology Ltd

Solved: The mystery of why Bronze Age hoard was hidden in Scotland 3,000 years ago

Jodie Allan holding a the rare carving

Jodie Allan holding a the rare carving

Archaeology student stunned to come 'face-to-face' with ancient Pict

Visualisation of the castle at Finlaggan: The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay confirms Finlaggan’s role as the ceremonial, administrative and judicial centre of a medieval kingdom.

Visualisation of the castle at Finlaggan: The Archaeology of Finlaggan, Islay confirms Finlaggan’s role as the ceremonial, administrative and judicial centre of a medieval kingdom.

New research reveals the lost castle and palace of the Kings of the Isles

A new dig has been organised at the ancient stones

A new dig has been organised at the ancient stones

New dig to uncover mysteries of ancient Scottish carved stones

The Flow Country is one of Scotland's natural marvels

The Flow Country is one of Scotland's natural marvels

Ancient wonder could be raised as gateway to Scotland's Flow Country