ACFA Field Archaeology for all, Arc-eòlas do na h- uile, recording the traces of the past in the landscape, mainly in Scotland

Glasgow, Scotland
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We've introduced a new section to our website for short downloadable reports. First up are our surveys of the grounds of Bannockburn House and of a curling pond site at Stockbriggs, South Lanarkshire. @BannockburnHSE acfabaseline.info/short-repo…
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Eddlewood Castle site today, day two.
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Praise from Gaelic scholar Donald Meek for our book, Two Headlands. "It is indeed monumental in its beautiful format, but above all in its splendid scholarship, presented with great clarity" Buy it here acfabaseline.info/two-headla…
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Aberdeen peeps - I'll be talking all things Picts and Rhynie at Aberdeen Waterstones on 2nd November - sign up here for the talk or a copy of the book (and talk!). Please share to all those who may be interested!
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All change! Keep in touch with us at out new email address. Find it here acfabaseline.info/wp-admin/p… for membership, survey requests and all other communications.
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Get in contact with @AcfAscot if you would like to join them in doing old building surveys and recording.
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Get in contact with @AcfAscot if you would like to join them in doing old building surveys and recording.
Sunday morning spent recording buildings at High Gardrum. Some lovely features.
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There's a new blog post on our website. Read about our investigations of a curling pond site in South Lanarkshire and our deep delve into some muddy clay puddles. acfabaseline.info/category/b…
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Sunday morning spent recording buildings at High Gardrum. Some lovely features.
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Did you ever wonder an archaeologist does....my blog reveals all...why not join me and dirty in a ditch? stirlingarchaeology.substack…
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SPEAKERS ANNOUNCED! 🔔 Join us this Friday for ‘Talking Tartan: A panel discussion on tartan, highland dress, historical clothing and costuming.’ Hear from Esther Pape, Dr Alex Dold, and Justin Davis at 7:30pm on 18th, at Bannockburn House #Tartan #Outlander #BonniePrinceCharlie
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⚔️ Don't miss our biggest living history event yet! 🙌 We’ve expanded our Mini Viking-age Festival at the Govan Stones to 2 FULL DAYS! 🛡️ Expect far more Viking-age practitioners, live craft displays and hands-on activities than ever before. 🗓️ 19 & 20 Sept 11– 4pm 🎟️ Free
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🏺 The excavations are underway at Govan! Make a day of it! Explore archaeology then join us at 4:30 on Saturday 12 Sept for: BISHOPS, BUTTER & BEER CELLARS 🍺 Stephen explores Caithness & the demise of the Northern Jarldoms. 🎟️ Free tickets via Eventbrite- 🔗link in comments
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Get an exclusive first look at the Bonnie Prince Charlie costume coming on loan to us, followed by a panel discussion on tartan & more! Fri 18th Sept, 7:30pm Book now: fareharbor.com/embeds/book/b… #BonniePrinceCharlie #Outlander #tartan #scottishhistory #Bannockburn #Stirling
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ACFAscot retweeted
We are pleased to invite you to the hybrid @SIRFA6 launch event streaming live from @CSoilleir on the 30th Oct! Join us for an afternoon of talks, discussions and the celebration of this highly anticipated framework. Sign up free: bit.ly/4xbBjmH #HESSupported
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Fabulous vintage engine encountered on today's survey
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Mill stone at Gardrum Mill Farm. Descendents of the Stevenson family, one time inhabitants of the farm, said that the family took two mill stones with them when they emigrated to Australia in the late 19thC!
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Today's survey buddy
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Busy day recording buildings at the very lovely Gardrum Mill Farm, stuffed with original features and vintage farm equipment.
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