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We had a wonderful day last Saturday at the third @ClydeValley_ARF Symposium in Gourock. The first drafts of the CVARF project are now available at scarf.scot/regional/cvarf/cv… #HESSupported
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There's still time to register for the third annual @ClydeValley_ARF symposium! More info: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cvarf-sym…

CVARF Symposium 2026

Join us at the third annual CVARF Symposium for a day of engaging discussions and talks about the archaeology of the Clyde Valley.

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Mar 24
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 @ClydeValley_ARF project. 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

ALT David Sneddon (Clyde Archaeology) leading a tour at the Govan Old Churchyard during the 2024 CVARF Symposium © Ingrid Shearer
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We had a wonderful day in Kilmartin on Saturday launching brand-new prehistoric rock art sections of Future Thinking on Carved Stones in Scotland, as well as 5 new case studies! More info and links to the new chapters in our latest newsletter: bit.ly/4dFAkDH
Participants of the Rock Art Gathering, Kilmartin © ScARF; bottom left: © Joana Valdez-Tullett

ALT Participants of the Rock Art Gathering, Kilmartin © ScARF; bottom left: © Joana Valdez-Tullett

Clockwise from top left: Arrangement of ‘flower’ motifs at High Grange © Joana Valdez-Tullett; ScRAP rock art recording training at Port of Menteith, Stirling in 2018 © HES; Circular carvings at Achnabrek, Kilmartin, image by ScRAP © HES; Creating rock art with the Faifley community, part of the FaifleyRocks! project © Tertia Barnett

ALT Clockwise from top left: Arrangement of ‘flower’ motifs at High Grange © Joana Valdez-Tullett; ScRAP rock art recording training at Port of Menteith, Stirling in 2018 © HES; Circular carvings at Achnabrek, Kilmartin, image by ScRAP © HES; Creating rock art with the Faifley community, part of the FaifleyRocks! project © Tertia Barnett
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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! eventbrite.co.uk/e/rock-art-…

Rock Art Gathering - Kilmartin

Join us in Kilmartin for a one-day event to celebrate rock art research in Scotland.

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ScARF@ScARFHub
Mar 11
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 day of talks, discussions and a trip to see local rock art! The talks will also be streamed live via Zoom. More info: bit.ly/4s85XMi
Tertia and Joana lead a fieldtrip to see local rock art in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire during the RSE funded rock art workshops in 2025 © ScARF

ALT Tertia and Joana lead a fieldtrip to see local rock art in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire during the RSE funded rock art workshops in 2025 © ScARF
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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: bit.ly/4s85XMi

Rock Art Gathering - Kilmartin

Join us in Kilmartin for a one-day event to celebrate rock art research in Scotland.

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ScARF@ScARFHub
Mar 11
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 day of talks, discussions and a trip to see local rock art! The talks will also be streamed live via Zoom. More info: bit.ly/4s85XMi
Tertia and Joana lead a fieldtrip to see local rock art in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire during the RSE funded rock art workshops in 2025 © ScARF

ALT Tertia and Joana lead a fieldtrip to see local rock art in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire during the RSE funded rock art workshops in 2025 © ScARF
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Are you interested in Iron Age and Roman archaeology? Join us at our @SWScot_ARF workshops this June! We'll be at Ayr Town Hall (20 June) and Dumfries Museum (27 June) discussing the latest draft chapters of the South West framework. Register for free: bit.ly/3Qr32QG
Excavating the site of an Iron Age enclosure on Little Wood Hill, Threave Estate, D&G © Rathmell Archaeology Limited

ALT Excavating the site of an Iron Age enclosure on Little Wood Hill, Threave Estate, D&G © Rathmell Archaeology Limited
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We have some 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, there's something for everyone. Read all about them 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

ALT 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
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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 @ClydeValley_ARF project. 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

ALT David Sneddon (Clyde Archaeology) leading a tour at the Govan Old Churchyard during the 2024 CVARF Symposium © Ingrid Shearer
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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 day of talks, discussions and a trip to see local rock art! The talks will also be streamed live via Zoom. More info: bit.ly/4s85XMi
Tertia and Joana lead a fieldtrip to see local rock art in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire during the RSE funded rock art workshops in 2025 © ScARF

ALT Tertia and Joana lead a fieldtrip to see local rock art in Faifley, West Dunbartonshire during the RSE funded rock art workshops in 2025 © ScARF
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There's still time to apply! We're looking for two Research Officers and a Research Manager to work on ScARF's final two regional research frameworks. The application deadline is this Sunday the 8th March at 11.59pm. socantscot.org/news/#appoint… #HESSupported

News - Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

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ScARF@ScARFHub
Feb 20
Join the ScARF team! We are looking to hire two ScARF Research Officers and a ScARF Research Manager to help deliver our final two regional research frameworks. Apply by 11:59pm on the 8th of March 2026: socantscot.org/news/#appoint… #HESSupported
Covesea Caves, Moray © ScARF

ALT Covesea Caves, Moray © ScARF
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Join the ScARF team! We are looking to hire two ScARF Research Officers and a ScARF Research Manager to help deliver our final two regional research frameworks. Apply by 11:59pm on the 8th of March 2026: socantscot.org/news/#appoint… #HESSupported
Covesea Caves, Moray © ScARF

ALT Covesea Caves, Moray © ScARF
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Our February newsletter is packed with exciting updates - including three new job opportunities and upcoming events across Scotland! Follow the link to stay up-to-date with the ScARF project: bit.ly/4tIx1CQ
Top: Dunmore Pineapple, Stirlingshire; Bottom left: A panel of speakers at the 2024 CVARF Symposium at Govan Old Church; Bottom right: Baluachraig Rock Art, Kilmartin © ScARF

ALT Top: Dunmore Pineapple, Stirlingshire; Bottom left: A panel of speakers at the 2024 CVARF Symposium at Govan Old Church; Bottom right: Baluachraig Rock Art, Kilmartin © ScARF
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Our case study of the month was written by a ScARF student bursary recipient from @UHIArchaeology. Michael's research explores the monumentality of megalithic structures in the northern Scottish Neolithic: bit.ly/49YaOZQ More about our bursaries: bit.ly/4ryQXGC
Grey Cairns of Camster, Caithness © Orikrin1998, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

ALT Grey Cairns of Camster, Caithness © Orikrin1998, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2026 by showcasing one of many fantastic case studies available on the ScARF website. Our Case Study of the Month summarises the impressive assemblage of lithics uncovered at the Daer Reservoir in South Lanarkshire: bit.ly/4pAHn4x
The Daer Reservoir © James Johnstone, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=143533365

ALT The Daer Reservoir © James Johnstone, CC BY-SA 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=143533365
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ScARF@ScARFHub
23 Dec 2025
Season's Greetings from the ScARF team☃️ As we wind down for the year, we wish you all a wonderful festive season and a happy, healthy Hogmanay. We're looking forward to seeing what 2026 brings! #HESSupported
The Ring of Brodgar on a snowy morning during the SIRFA Symposium in Orkney © ScARF

ALT The Ring of Brodgar on a snowy morning during the SIRFA Symposium in Orkney © ScARF
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ScARF@ScARFHub
17 Dec 2025
Our final newsletter of 2025 is now available!❄️ We take a look back over the past year and towards an exciting year to come for the ScARF team. Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/4alMBx3 #HESSupported
Top left: Ferry to Arran for SWSARF Symposium © Rathmell Archaeology Limited; top right: Fieldtrip to High Banks Farm during the Kirkcudbright Rock Art workshop © ScARF; bottom: Participants of the Outer Hebrides SIRFA Symposium © ScARF

ALT Top left: Ferry to Arran for SWSARF Symposium © Rathmell Archaeology Limited; top right: Fieldtrip to High Banks Farm during the Kirkcudbright Rock Art workshop © ScARF; bottom: Participants of the Outer Hebrides SIRFA Symposium © ScARF
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ScARF@ScARFHub
3 Dec 2025
ScARF bursary reminder! We offer year-round bursaries for students and early career researchers to help cover the cost of attending conferences and events. Head to our website to learn more: scarf.scot/students/
SIRFA Symposium participants at Rackwick Bay, Hoy © ScARF

ALT SIRFA Symposium participants at Rackwick Bay, Hoy © ScARF
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ScARF@ScARFHub
20 Nov 2025
New chapters of the South East Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SESARF) are now live on the ScARF website and ready for your input! Read all about the framework, how you can contribute, and more exciting updates in our November newsletter: bit.ly/4ohXxPO
Top: Cramond causeway, Edinburgh © Bess Rhodes; Bottom left: Fulton Tower, Scottish Borders © Jane Bower; Bottom right: Settlement Fort in Carved in Stone © Anine Bösenberg

ALT Top: Cramond causeway, Edinburgh © Bess Rhodes; Bottom left: Fulton Tower, Scottish Borders © Jane Bower; Bottom right: Settlement Fort in Carved in Stone © Anine Bösenberg
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ScARF@ScARFHub
17 Oct 2025
Our October newsletter is full of exciting updates, including our recent @SWScot_ARF events and the upcoming SESARF launch at ELBAC! You can read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/48FiHDj
Top: Louise Turner speaking to the participants of the SWSARF event in Brodick Public Hall, Arran © Rathmell Archaeology Limited; Bottom left: Keiss Broch, Wick © ScARF; Bottom right: Kelso Abbey, South East Scotland © Bess Rhodes

ALT Top: Louise Turner speaking to the participants of the SWSARF event in Brodick Public Hall, Arran © Rathmell Archaeology Limited; Bottom left: Keiss Broch, Wick © ScARF; Bottom right: Kelso Abbey, South East Scotland © Bess Rhodes
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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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