Archaeology Scotland

07/09/2026

Culloden Battlefield Guided Tour 🌾

📆September 1 - 30

This Scottish Archaeology Month, sign up for a guided Tour of Culloden Battlefield with an expert guide. The tour will take approximately 40 minutes and lead you across the battlefield detailing the tragic events that took place on 16th April 1746. Entry to the exhibition is available throughout our opening times and is included with your ticket!

🎟 Get yours here: https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/event/culloden-battlefield-guided-tour/

🤝 With thanks to ongoing support from Historic Environment Scotland.

📷© National Trust for Scotland

06/09/2026

Archaeology & Empire Exhibition at Stirling Castle 🏰

🗓 September 1 - 16 @

This exhibition explores Scotland’s complex imperial history and how the legacy is embedded in some of our oldest sites. Curated by Dr Cat Dunn, the exhibition explores how the historic landscapes of the Highlands, Dumfries and Galloway, the Western Isles, and Orkney, have connections to Scotland’s imperial ambitions and forced displacement of people.

Combining archival material with newly commissioned artwork from Dr Alberta Whittle, Matthew Arthur Williams, and Tilda Williams-Kelly, with writing from Harvey Dimond, the exhibition uses diverse lenses to open up space for dialogue, reflection and re-imagining.

📷 ©Historic Environment Scotland

05/09/2026

Kilmartin Glen Guided Walks 👣

🗓 Free | Wednesdays at 1pm

On these volunteer-led Guided Glen Walks you will visit many of the amazing ancient sites in Kilmartin Glen, including the Linear Cairn Cemetery, Nether Largie South Chambered Cairn and Temple Wood Stone Circle. They are a fun and friendly way to discover what makes this landscape so special!

Each walk lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours, using paths and crossing grassy fields, which can be muddy. Weatherproof clothing and footwear are highly recommended.

🤝 With thanks to ongoing support from Historic Environment Scotland.

📸
Images 1 - 5 from Emma Caponi
Image 6 © Kilmartin Museum

04/09/2026

Spotlight on Scottish Archaeology Month 2026 - What to do this weekend!

Scottish Archaeology Month is in full swing and this weekend has some really exciting events for you to explore:

🎟 Pop along to the free Aberdeen Family and Local History Fair from Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums on Saturday at Aberdeen Town House from 10am – 4.30pm to find out about local history and Aberdeen’s past.
🔗https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/event/aberdeen-family-and-local-history-fair/

🏰At St Andrew’s Castle this Saturday and Sunday, experience 17th Century Scotland in the time of the Covenanters. The covenanting soldiers will display their uniforms, flags and demonstrate their weapons.
🔗https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/event/fighting-for-the-covenant-living-history-at-st-andrews-castle/

👣 In Kirkcudbright this Saturday and Sunday, go on tours of both the historic Kirkcudbright Kirkyard and the Town itself. Tours are organised and delivered by the Kirkcudbright History Society.
🔗https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/event/kirkcudbright-kirkyard-tours/

🌊Don’t miss out on the chance to view the unique Pictish carvings in the Wemyss Caves this Sunday with a fully guided tour and entry to the Museum. The tour starts at 2pm with Save Wemyss Ancient Caves Society (S.W.A.C.S.).
🔗 https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/event/wemyss-caves-pictish-carvings-full-guided-tour-and-museum-2026/

⛏ If you fancy a go at being a real-life archaeologist why not head to the Cammo Estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh from 10am – 3pm this Sunday. The Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society and Friends of Cammo are excavating there just now and will be providing guided walks of the estate throughout the day.
🔗https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/event/cammo-estate-excavation-open-day-and-guided-walks/

🤝 With thanks to ongoing support from Historic Environment Scotland.

03/09/2026

Largs Viking Festival! 🎆

🗓 Free | August 29th - September 6th

There's still three days left to visit Largs Viking Festival - don't miss out!

Since 1980, Largs Viking Festival has marked the 1263 Battle of Largs, the last mainland battle between the Scots and the Norse.

Every year the living history Viking Village opens to the public offering a glimpse of what life would have been like in a 13th Century Viking Village.

​Come and talk to the Vikings about their way of life; learn about how they made their clothes, weapons, jewellery and food. Ask the Vikings about their religion, beliefs, homes, crafts, ships, their homeland and why they left it…

🤝 With thanks to ongoing support from Historic Environment Scotland.

📷© Largs Viking Festival

03/09/2026

Our Dig with University of Glasgow at Camphill Earthwork at the summit of Queens Park in Glasgow's Southside has been yielding some fascinating insights in to the history of the site!
Hear what Professor Kenny Brophy has to say about our finds so far and stay tuned for info as the dig wraps up this week 🙂

03/09/2026

7 Days to Go Until the Sustainable Archaeology Symposium!

Just one week to go until archaeologists, heritage professionals, students, community groups, researchers, and volunteers come together to explore the future of sustainable archaeology.

Join us and Carena Institute of Sustainable Archaeologies for a free hybrid day of inspiring speakers, practical ideas, discussion, and networking!

🎟️Get your online or in person ticket here: https://linktr.ee/Archaeology_Scotland

With thanks to the support and partnership of , , and .

02/09/2026

Vennels: Perth's Little Streets 👣

🗓 Free | September 1-6

This September, as part of Scottish Archaeology Month, visit Perth Museum's newest exhibition, Vennels: Perth's Little Streets. Explore the fascinating past and present of the vennels, closes, alleys and lanes that have crisscrossed the city for centuries!

Find out more here: https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/events/ and don't forget to tag us in your SAM (Scottish Archaeology Month) social posts with to celebrate.

🤝 With thanks to ongoing support from Historic Environment Scotland.

📷© Perth Museum

01/09/2026

Scottish Archaeology Month 2026 is here!✨

Throughout September, we’re celebrating Scotland’s incredible archaeological heritage with a fantastic programme of events taking place across the country.

From guided walks and historic sites to exhibitions, talks, workshops and hands-on archaeology, there are plenty of ways to discover, explore and connect with Scotland’s heritage.

🔎 Browse the full Scottish Archaeology Month programme
⛏️ Get involved and discover something new

🔗 Explore our programme here: https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/events/

Supported by Historic Environment Scotland and European Heritage Days (EHD) / Journées européennes du patrimoine (JEP).

01/09/2026