Upcoming events
We are delighted to invite you to the third set of consultation events for the South West Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SWSARF). These two events will explore the early medieval draft chapter of the framework, which will soon be available for ScARF users to read and review.
Both events will cover the same material from the early medieval period and offer you the chance to be involved in the creation and consultation of this highly anticipated framework. The events will involve short talks and group discussions, and we are keen to hear feedback, suggestions and new perspectives on the framework so far.
Please note that, while you are welcome to attend both events, they will cover the same material and follow the same structure.
The events are free to attend, and tea and coffee will be provided.
Email us at scarf@socantscot.org if you have any questions.
Past events
The first SWSARF events took place in 2025 on the 27th September at Brodick Public Hall on the Isle of Arran, and on the 4th October at CatStrand, New Galloway. These workshops covered the prehistory chapters, with the results of the discussions being fed into the draft chapters for the Palaeolithic & Mesolithic, Neolithic and Chalcolithic & Bronze Age.
For the second set of SWSARF workshops, the team focussed on the Iron Age and Roman Campaigns draft chapters, which are now available to read and comment on. The events took place at Ayr Town Hall on the 20th June and Dumfries Museum on the 27th June 2026.
