Scottish Archaeological Research Framework

25/05/2026

There's still time to sign up for the third annual Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework (CVARF) symposium!

Register for your free place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cvarf-symposium-2026-tickets-1982968019727

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 Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework (CVARF) project.

Head to our Eventbrite page to book your free place: bit.ly/40R0LQR

📷 David Sneddon (Clyde Archaeology) leading a tour at the Govan Old Churchyard during the 2024 CVARF Symposium © Ingrid Shearer

20/05/2026

We had a wonderful day at Kilmartin Museum 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

These chapters were written by Joana Valdez-Tullett and Tertia Barnett as part of a funded project. Thank you to Joana, Tertia and everyone who participated in our rock art workshops!

13/05/2026

ScARF Society of Antiquaries of Scotland always has student travel bursaries available too for conferences and events - find out more https://scarf.scot/students/student-bursaries/ Apply soon if you are a student and wish to attend ARP2026

12/05/2026

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!

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rock-art-gathering-kilmartin-tickets-1982970880283

Are you interested in the Neolithic and Bronze Age rock art of Scotland?

Join us at Kilmartin Museum on the 16th of May for a free, hybrid event led by the wonderful Tertia Barnett and Joana Valdez-Tullett.

In-person places are limited, so book soon if you're interested!

More information: https://bit.ly/4s85XMi

📷 Tertia and Joana leading a fieldtrip to see local rock art in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire, during one of the RSE funded rock art workshops in 2025 © ScARF

06/05/2026

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: http://bit.ly/4s85XMi

Are you interested in the Neolithic and Bronze Age rock art of Scotland?

Join us at Kilmartin Museum on the 16th of May for a free, hybrid event led by the wonderful Tertia Barnett and Joana Valdez-Tullett.

In-person places are limited, so book soon if you're interested!

More information: https://bit.ly/4s85XMi

📷 Tertia and Joana leading a fieldtrip to see local rock art in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire, during one of the RSE funded rock art workshops in 2025 © ScARF

16/04/2026

Are you interested in the Iron Age and Roman archaeology of South West Scotland? Join us at our SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework 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.

Reserve your free place at our Eventbrite page: bit.ly/3Qr32QG



📷 Excavating the site of an Iron Age enclosure on Little Wood Hill, Threave Estate, D&G © Rathmell Archaeology Limited

09/04/2026

Join the ReACH team!

WORK WITH US: ReACH Research Officer

We are looking to hire a new member of staff to help collate and maintain information on the heritage and social value of Scotland’s churches as part of our Research in Action on Church Heritage (ReACH) project with Scotland's Churches Trust.

Find out more and apply before 11:59 PM on 3 May 2026: https://www.socantscot.org/news/work-with-us-reach-research-officer/

02/04/2026

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

📷 Top: Excavating and recording the terminals of an Iron Age enclosure on Little Wood Hill, Dumfries and Galloway © Rathmell Archaeology Limited; bottom left: Participants of the 2025 Kirkcudbright Rock Art workshop at High Banks © ScARF; bottom right: Newark Castle, Inverclyde © ScARF

24/03/2026

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 Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework (CVARF) project.

Head to our Eventbrite page to book your free place: bit.ly/40R0LQR

📷 David Sneddon (Clyde Archaeology) leading a tour at the Govan Old Churchyard during the 2024 CVARF Symposium © Ingrid Shearer

11/03/2026

Are you interested in the Neolithic and Bronze Age rock art of Scotland?

Join us at Kilmartin Museum on the 16th of May for a free, hybrid event led by the wonderful Tertia Barnett and Joana Valdez-Tullett.

In-person places are limited, so book soon if you're interested!

More information: https://bit.ly/4s85XMi

📷 Tertia and Joana leading a fieldtrip to see local rock art in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire, during one of the RSE funded rock art workshops in 2025 © ScARF