Despite another weather warning, the Galloway edition of the South West Scotland Archaeological Framework early prehistory seminar is safely underway #HESSupported #ScotArchStrat
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SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework
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SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework
@SWScot_ARF
We're a 3 year project working with archaeologists & the public to collate the archaeology of our region and develop a strategy to fill gaps in our knowledge
South West Scotland Katılım Şubat 2024
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Having covered the Mesolithic with Tom, Louise is now taking the group through the Neolithic .
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And we're off, despite wind and rain, discussing how the framework is evolving
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All set up and ready to roll with our first event - talking early Prehistory chapters in Brodick. The Yellow weather warning will not stop the progress of our Research Framework!
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Little Balsmith Standing Stone, near Whithorn in Galloway. Incorporated into a field wall at the roadside.
#StandingStoneSunday #Scotland #Galloway
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Despite the terrible wet it with a good turn out for the first of @HeritageFundSCO + @StirUni #MiningLandscapes family events at the Barony A Frame #Auchinleck on Wednesday Matt explained how the site re-wilded, plants identified and some stunning art work created.
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An excellent opportunity to get involved in archaeology in SW Scotland
AOC Archaeology Group@aocarchaeology
AOC are delighted to be working with Carsphairn Heritage Initiative this autumn on a new project investigating the ancient sites of Stroanfreggan fort and Smittons Bridge kerbed cairn! Come along to the Catstrand on the 27th July to find out more and how you can get involved in the dig. Tickets are free for the launch event and can be booked here: gcat.Scot/arts/ Keen to get involved? Volunteers can sign up to the dig via a link on the same page. Funded by Carsphairn Renewable Energy Fund Ltd and Historic Environment Scotland. #HESsupported #prehistoric #wellbeing #gettingoutdoors #fort
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We've had a busy year so far in the ScARF team, from hosting our recent rock art workshops and @ClydeValley_ARF symposium to working on four ongoing regional research frameworks.
Read what we've been up to in our June newsletter: bit.ly/4n0rcgF
#HESSupported
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Cup and ring rock art (Knock 4) at Clarksburn Wood, near Monreith, Dumfries and Galloway.
#StandingStoneSunday #Scotland #Galloway
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I am talking to the CIfA Information Management Special Interest Group on 20th May on addressing interoperability of archaeological survey data through a colour vision friendly thematic legend. Details here: archaeologists.net/civicrm/event/… @InstituteArch @CIfA_Scottish @InstituteArch
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Another fantastic day at our second @RoyalSocEd funded Rock Art Workshop last Saturday in Kirkcudbright.
Huge thanks to our brilliant speakers and participants, including the @SWScot_ARF team.
Looking forward to the Culloden workshop later this month!
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Wrecked in 1820, PS Comet was Europe’s first commercial steamship and holds an important place in the history of steam-powered navigation.
Dive into this "wreck of international significance" with @wessexarch at #ARP2025 in Edinburgh (or online) on 3 May: bit.ly/ARPConference2…
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Our neighbours over at CVARF have their annual symposium coming up in June ... you might find it interesting!
CVARF@ClydeValley_ARF
Registration for our #CVARF symposium is open! Get your tickets here: bit.ly/4j6DVMI before the 16th May to attend!
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Field trip 2 of the Rock Art Workshop went over to the Stewartry Museum, where we were welcomed by Isla and saw their cast of High Banks, other panels, and ex situ carvings. Great discussions were had! #ScotArchStrat
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Andrew gave a great presentation to Rock Art Workshop on managing the historic environment as a Local Authority officer and the importance of a local accessible HER, data standards and understanding policy limits. #ScotArchStrat
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It's #CommunityTourismDay25 and we’re proud to be part of it 🥳
Community is at the heart of all we do—from events to tours, & coffee to clubs
Thanks to all who help us thrive✨
Read our @VisitScotland case study on #ScotVisitorEconomy bit.ly/DCScotVisitorE…
@SCOTOnetwork
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Tertia dives into setting the scene for the Rock Art Workshop with what we know so far
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Signing in underway at today's D&G Rock Art Workshop - an exciting day ahead! #ScotArchStrat @RoyalSocEd @socantscot
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