Resources index

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Archaeology Organisations

This section provide links to organisations and websites providing information and services for the professional and the enthusiast. Many opportunities to get involved from attending courses, lectures, conferences or volunteering for practical involvement, plus information and advice available from Council archaeology units, treasure trove website etc.

EDUCATION

Glasgow University Archaeology Department
http://www.gla.ac.uk/departments/archaeology/index.html

Stirling University, the AHRB Research Centre for Environmental History
http://www.cehp.stir.ac.uk

Stirling University, Department of Environmental Science
www.envsci.stir.ac.uk

Edinburgh University Department of Archaeology
http://www.arcl.ed.ac.uk

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PROFESSION/CAREERS

CONFERENCES

Conferences/lectures/ Scotland. Go to events page

Archaeology conferences UK and worldwide
http://www.conferencealerts.com/archaeology.htm

OPPORTUNITIES

Carved Stones Advisor Project
Includes Directory of Scottish Graveyard projects. Programmes for the public to get involved in recording and preserving graveyards and their monuments.
http://www.scottishgravestones.org.uk/

UK Archaeology Opportunities

An independent listing of volunteer projects, courses and work experience in the UK and Ireland related to Archaeology.
http://ukarchaeology.org.uk/

Digs Website
http://www.cole007.net/digsreunited/

Digs Reunited aims 'to help diggers past and present get back in touch with people they've met on excavations but have since lost touch with.


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NATIONAL ORGANISATIONS

National Committee on the Carved Stones in Scotland
The NCCSS exists to draw attention to the threats to Scottish carved stones of all periods, to promote their understanding and appreciation, and to encourage a common approach to their recording and preservation.
http://www.carvedstonesscotland.org

Scottish Archaeological Forum
http://www.scottisharchaeologicalforum.org.uk/

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
http://www.socantscot.org

Scottish Vernacular Buildings Working Group
http://www.svbwg.org.uk

The Royal Scottish Geographical Society
http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/~rsgs

Treasure Trove
http://www.treasuretrove.org.uk

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UK-wide

Aerial Archaeology Research Group
http://aarg.univie.ac.at

The Archaeology Data Service
http://ads.ahds.ac.uk/

The Society for Landscape Studies
http://www.landscapestudies.com

Council for British Archaeology
http://www.britarch.ac.uk/index.html

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LOCAL COUNCIL ARCHAEOLOGY SERVICES

Information and advice, publications and newletter. Also access to The Highland Sites and Monuments Record (SMR): details of over 32,000 known archaeological sites and features of all types and periods from the earliest times to the 2Oth century.

Orkney Archaeological Trust
http://www.orkneydigs.org.uk/

Perth and Kinross Archaeology Service
http://www.pkht.org.uk/

Scottish Borders Archaeology Service
http://www.scottishbordersheritage.co.uk/

Shetland Archaeology Service
http://www.shetland-heritage.co.uk/amenitytrust/

West of Scotland
The Archaeology Service of the Councils of Argyll & Bute, East Ayrshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Ayrshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire.
http://www.wosas.org.uk/

Western Isles Archaeological Service
http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/archaeology/

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LOCAL SOCIETIES

Local Archaeology societies organise lectures, field trips and some are involved in excavation work, field walking etc. Web sites often include information on local sites, publications etc.

Ayrshire Archaeological and Natural History Society
http://www.ayrshirearchaeologicalandnaturalhistorysociety.org.uk

Caithness Field Club
http://www.caithness.org/caithnessfieldclub/index.htm

Dumfries and Galloway Natural History and Antiquarian Society
http://users.quista.net/dgnhas

Glasgow Archaeological Society
http://www.glasarchsoc.org.uk

Inverness Field Club
http://www.invernessfieldclub.btinternet.co.uk

Lanark and District Archaeological Society
http://www.btinternet.com/~ian.borthwick/LADAS

Renfrewshire Local History Forum
http://rlhf.info

Tayside and Fife Archaeological Committee
http://www.tafac.freeuk.com

The Tayside and Fife Archaeological Committee is a liaison group which aims to promote archaeology in Tayside (Perthshire and Kinross, Angus and Dundee) and Fife. TAFAC brings together individuals and organisations that share a common interest in promoting and protecting the archaeology of the area.

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OTHER LOCAL WEBSITES

Ross of Mull Historical Centre
http://website.lineone.net/~romhc/intro.htm

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BRITISH/WORLD

Archaeology Channel
World archaeology with video clips plus opportunity to purchase videos
http://www.archaeologychannel.org/