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Our October newsletter is now available 🍂 Click the link to find out more about the upcoming @SIRFA6 launch event, a brand-new draft chapter for the @SWScot_ARF project, and updates on our final two regional research frameworks: bit.ly/4ywzjXM #HESSupported
Top: Participants of the SIRFA Symposium at Jarlshof, Shetland © ScARF; bottom left: Participants of the SWSARF workshop at Dumfries Museum © ScARF; bottom right: Excavating the Witch's Grave at Leaval Chambered Cairn as part of the Scotland's Earliest Megalithic Monuments project © Archaeology Scotland

ALT Top: Participants of the SIRFA Symposium at Jarlshof, Shetland © ScARF; bottom left: Participants of the SWSARF workshop at Dumfries Museum © ScARF; bottom right: Excavating the Witch's Grave at Leaval Chambered Cairn as part of the Scotland's Earliest Megalithic Monuments project © Archaeology Scotland

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Day 1 finished of our 2026 dig at Eddlewood. Some interesting features being unearthed, will know more as we progress over the next few days. @ArchScot @HistEnvScot @ScARFHub @SCHAlliance @SouthLanCouncil
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We are pleased to invite you to the hybrid @SIRFA6 launch event streaming live from @CSoilleir on the 30th Oct! Join us for an afternoon of talks, discussions and the celebration of this highly anticipated framework. Sign up free: bit.ly/4xbBjmH #HESSupported
Participants of the SIRFA Symposium in the Outer Hebrides © ScARF

ALT Participants of the SIRFA Symposium in the Outer Hebrides © ScARF

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We have a limited number of ScARF bursaries to help students or early career researchers attend the@SIRFA6 launch! Find more details on our website: scarf.scot/students/student-…
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It's been a busy summer for the ScARF team! We are excited to share a brand-new update to the Archaeological Science framework focussing on human remains, and to invite you to three upcoming events. Read more in our September newsletter: bit.ly/4cupAbA #HESSupported
Top: Participants of the SIRFA Symposium in South Uist © ScARF; Bottom left: Fellows enjoying the 2025 Summer excursion in Kilmartin Glen © Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; Bottom right: Remains of the Carmelite Friary Of Tullilum, Whitefriar's Street, Perth © HES

ALT Top: Participants of the SIRFA Symposium in South Uist © ScARF; Bottom left: Fellows enjoying the 2025 Summer excursion in Kilmartin Glen © Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; Bottom right: Remains of the Carmelite Friary Of Tullilum, Whitefriar's Street, Perth © HES

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Are you interested in the early medieval archaeology of South West Scotland? Join us at the Dick Institute (2nd Oct) and Dumfries Museum (3rd Oct) to hear all about the @SWScot_ARF project so far and contribute to the early medieval chapter. More info: bit.ly/3SrJgpJ
Dundonald Castle by Billy McCrorie, CC BY-SA 2.0

ALT Dundonald Castle by Billy McCrorie, CC BY-SA 2.0

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Have you explored our brand new rock art case studies yet? Our latest case study of the month showcases the unique discovery of Bronze Age animal carvings on a capstone at Dunchraigaig Cairn, Kilmartin. Read all about it: bit.ly/4pwUsgQ
The capstone of Dunchraigaig Cairn, Kilmartin © ScARF

ALT The capstone of Dunchraigaig Cairn, Kilmartin © ScARF

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An exciting month for ScARF... We were delighted to receive funding from @HistEnvScot to continue our work with @socantscot and @DigItScotland, and our final two regional research frameworks are now underway, with 3 new team members! Read all about it: bit.ly/4xKrQEv
Top left: Culross Palace, Fife © ScARF; top right: Participants of the SIRFA Symposium in Shetland at the Broch of Mousa © ScARF; bottom: Burnswark Hill in Dumfries and Galloway © Trimontium Trust

ALT Top left: Culross Palace, Fife © ScARF; top right: Participants of the SIRFA Symposium in Shetland at the Broch of Mousa © ScARF; bottom: Burnswark Hill in Dumfries and Galloway © Trimontium Trust

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New draft chapters for the @SWScot_ARF project are now available! You can explore and comment on the Iron Age and Roman Campaigns drafts at bit.ly/4osL2SW There's still space to join us at the upcoming SWSARF Workshops in Ayr and Dumfries: bit.ly/4evR3tF
Roman brooch found at Curragh, South Ayrshire © GUARD Archaeology

ALT Roman brooch found at Curragh, South Ayrshire © GUARD Archaeology

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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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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@ScARFHubMar 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@ScARFHubMar 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

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ScARF@ScARFHubFeb 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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