Archaeological Research in Progress 2018

Archaeology Scotland is the leading independent charity working to inspire people to discover, explore, care for and enjoy Scotland’s archaeological heritage.  We were established over 75 years ago and have gained a wealth of experience with community engagement, volunteer management and professional best practice.  Archaeology Scotland works in partnership with all those involved in archaeology (either professionally or through local groups or individual interest) to promote awareness of, and active participation in this unique resource.  It does this by providing and making accessible Learning resources; by delivering outreach activities; by coordinating Scottish Archaeology  Month; by providing practical advice  and support through  Adopt-a-Monument  and by raising awareness  of policy issues for  Scotland’s archaeological  heritage.By joining this expereince you will be supporting our charitble work.Registered Scottish Charity No. SC001723, Company Registered in Scotland No. 262056Email: info@archaeologyscotland.org.uk Phone: 0300 012 9878

Archaeology Scotland

The national conference examining recent and ongoing archaeological projects across Scotland will take place at the Engine Shed in Stirling on Saturday 26th May 2018. This conference is supported by Historic Environment Scotland and is delivered in partnership with the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
The all-day conference gives the audience the opportunity to hear first-hand about  the most recent archaeological projects across Scotland and should not be missed. Offering great value for the full day (lunch and refreshments are included in the ticket price) there are further discounts for Archaeology Scotland and Society of Antiquaries of Scotland members. Book now to ensure your place.
DRAFT Programme (subject to change) 
0915 Registration at the Engine Shed, Stirling
 
MORNING SESSION
Chaired by Beverley Ballin Smith
President of Archaeology Scotland
 
0945 Welcome and opening remarks
 
0955 The Lismore Nave Project
Robert Hay (Lismore Heritage Society) 
 
1020 The Arrochar parish in the time of the Macfarlane chiefdom - recent archaeological discoveries
Heather James (Calluna Archaeology)
 
1045 A plethora of periods and some groovy pottery; the latest discoveries at Upper Largie quarry in Kilmartin Glen
Clare Ellis (Argyll Archaeology) Alison Sheridan (National Museum of Scotland) and Mike Copper (University of Bradford)
 
1110 Questions
 
1125 Refreshments, displays and bookstalls
 
1155 From Hilltop to Shoreline: the Tay Landscape Partnership’s Historic Environment projects 
Sophie Nicol (Tayside Landscape Partnership)
 
1220 Baston Burn: a cairney/brochy thing!
Dr Murray Cook (Stirling Council Archaeologist)
 
1245 Questions
 
1300 Launch of Discovery and Excavation in Scotland
 
1310 Lunch, displays and bookstalls
 
AFTERNOON SESSION
Chaired by David Caldwell, President of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
 
1410 In Search of the early medieval monastery of Deer 
Ali Cameron (Cameron Archaeology)
 
1435 ‘This is ane koull of Tullilum’ – excavations at Perth Whitefriars 2014-2017
Derek Hall
 
1500 Questions
 
1515 Refreshments, displays and bookstalls
 
1545 After SERF: the post-excavation, writing up and legacy of a major archaeological fieldwork project 
Dr Kenny Brophy (University of Glasgow)
 
1610 A step towards national mapping - Scotland in miniature and maximizing the use of remotely sensed data 
Łukasz Banaszek and Dave Cowley (Historic Environment Scotland)
 
1635 Adopt-a-Monument - Results of evaluation
Cara Jones and Phil Richardson (Archaeology Scotland)
 
1700 Questions and closing remarks
Archaeology Scotland members/Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland/CBA members £35
Non-members £40
Students £20

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