We are delighted to invite you to the first set of consultation events for the South West Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SWSARF). These two events will explore the early prehistory draft chapters of the framework which will soon be available for ScARF users to read and review. 

Both events will cover the same material from the Palaeolithic & Mesolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Age draft chapters and offer you the chance to be involved in the creation and consultation of the early prehistory chapters 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 drafts.

The first event will take place on the 27th September at Brodick Public Hall on the Isle of Arran, from 12.30-3.30pm. Click here for more information and to book your place now. 

The second event is on the 4th October at CatStrand, New Galloway from 2.30-5.30pm. Tickets and information can be found here. 

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.

Look out for links to the brand-new draft chapters and instructions for commenting on the ScARF website in our next newsletter! 

Email us at scarf@socantscot.org if you have any questions. 

Our August newsletter is now available! Click here to learn all about our first events for the SWSARF project and the upcoming conference season.

Our June newsletter is now available! We’ve had a busy year so far with events across Scotland and four regional research frameworks ongoing. Read what we’ve been up to here.

Our May newsletter is here! Some exciting events on the horizon and a brand new regional research framework is on the way!

Follow the link to read the full newsletter: https://bit.ly/4k04ljK

We are pleased to invite you to the second CVARF Symposium on Saturday the 7th of June at Lanark Memorial Hall. This free, one-day symposium will involve short talks and group discussions about the archaeology of the Clyde Valley region and the ongoing project to create the research framework.

The Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework (CVARF) began in 2023 and is a collaborative project between Archaeology Scotland, University of Glasgow and West of Scotland Archaeology Service (WoSAS). This 3-year project will offer an insight into the diverse archaeology of the Clyde Valley area, which is home to over one third of Scotland’s population. CVARF will comprise the eight local authorities surrounding the Clyde river catchment: East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Glasgow City, Inverclyde, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire.

If you have worked with, or are interested in the archaeology of this region, please join us for our second symposium and have your say in the creation of the Clyde Valley framework.

You can register now at our Eventbrite page. 

Our March newsletter is available now! We have some exciting announcements, including a brand new website for the INCA Scot project and booking information for our upcoming CVARF Symposium.

Click here to read the full newsletter.

A brand new website for the International Network for Contemporary Archaeology in Scotland (INCA Scot) is now live! We celebrated the new home for Contemporary Archaeology in Scotland at an online event yesterday with the INCA Scot team.

Contemporary Archaeology is not only the archaeology of the contemporary and recent past, but the exploration of the opportunities and challenges presented when undertaking archaeological research in the present day. This website, hosted and managed by ScARF, showcases what has now been established as a significant discipline within the sector over the past few decades. 

Visit scarf.scot/incascot to learn more about Contemporary Archaeology in Scotland and see how you can contribute to future research. 

About INCA Scot

The International Network for Contemporary Archaeology in Scotland (INCA Scot) is a project funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and supported by the ScARF project at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

The original project was a two-year collaborative effort which established a network of academics and arts practitioners, community activists and a diverse range of heritage sector participants, to address the challenges that Scotland and other nations face in the 3rd millennium. 

The project is led by Dr Alex Hale (HES), Dr Kenny Brophy (University of Glasgow), Dr Antonia Thomas (UHI) and Dr Gavin MacGregor (Archaeology Scotland).

We are delighted to invite you to join us at our upcoming workshops exploring the future of rock art research across Scotland. These events will build on the legacy of the Scottish Rock Art Project (ScRAP) and the first three workshops will take place in Faifley, Kirkcudbright and Culloden.

These workshops, funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, will be used to develop new thematic sections of the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework, complementing Future Thinking on Carved Stones and the regional research frameworks. Although the workshops will be tailored to the specific region, each event will involve short talks, group discussions and an interactive fieldtrip to a local rock art site. 

You can now book a place at the following workshops:

5th April 2025 – Faifley, West Dumbartonshire

26th April 2025 – Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway

17th May 2025 – Culloden, Highlands

Please head to our Eventbrite page to book your place, or get in touch if you have any questions. We hope to see many of you there!

Our February newsletter is now available! Click here to read the latest updates from the ScARF team, including some exciting events on the horizon.

Our first newsletter of 2025 is now available! It’s already shaping up to be a busy year, from our upcoming SESARF Symposium to Rock Art workshops and so much more.

Click here to read all about our exciting events coming up, and how you can get involved.