The final three chapters of the South East Scotland Archaeological Research Framework are well under way, and you can now access the draft research questions on the SESARF page.
Questions and recommendations for the Medieval, Post Medieval and Modern chapters can be read online, or downloaded as a Word document. We’re keen to hear your feedback on these drafts – if you have a question to add to the list, an idea for a case study, or any feedback, please email us at scarf@socantscot.org
We are currently planning a series of workshops, funded by the Royal Society of Edinburgh, which will be used to develop new thematic sections of the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework, including Future Thinking on Carved Stones and our regional frameworks. Building on the Scottish Rock Art Project (ScRAP), these workshops will be held across Scotland in 2025 and will explore future research into Scotland’s rock art.
In advance of these workshops, we are looking to capture people’s thoughts and priorities for future research relating to rock art across Scotland. Please take part in our rock art survey to help us identify key sites and research gaps. Your views will feed into our workshops, as well as guide future research into rock art in Scotland.
Click here to access the survey.
Our final newsletter of 2024 is now available! Hear all about our exciting events coming up in 2025, and some of our highlights from a busy year.
Read the full newsletter here.
Join us at Augustine United Church on the 25th January 2025 for the SESARF Symposium, where we will discuss the final chapters of the South East Scotland Archaeological Research Framework.
The medieval, post medieval and modern chapters are well under way, and this one-day event will allow you to offer feedback, discuss research questions and have your say as we finalise the framework. We will explore the final SESARF chapters through short talks and group discussions, and are keen to hear feedback on research questions and draft chapters (to be provided to attendees ahead of the event).
The SESARF Symposium will take place in two main sessions, with lunch, tea and coffee provided and a short drinks reception. The event is free to attend, though registration is required.
To read more about the symposium and book your place, visit our Eventbrite page.
SESARF will cover the local authority areas of the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders. It is led by the South East Scotland Archaeology Partnership (SESAP), namely the local archaeology services of East Lothian Council, City of Edinburgh Council, and Scottish Borders Council, and supported by the ScARF project at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. This regional research framework is designed to provide more clarity and regional details than could be discussed in the broader Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF).
Please get in touch if you have any questions about the event or framework.
We are offering a limited number of bursaries for students and early career researchers wishing to attend the next Scottish Student Archaeology Society Conference (SSASC) hosted at The University of Edinburgh on the 15th-16th February 2025. The bursary will cover the costs of attendance, travel and accommodation (where needed) for the two-day event. This conference is a great opportunity to meet other archaeology students from across Scotland and hear the latest research happening in Scottish universities.
Following a successful bursary application, we ask recipients to write a short case study with an overview of their research or the paper/poster presented at SSASC (if applicable).
To apply, please email our Head of Research (helen@socantscot.org) with an introduction to yourself and a short description of your research interests and why you would like to attend SSASC. Please also include a short statement of support from a supervisor or lecturer.
The closing date for applications is the 31st January 2025, with decisions communicated by the 3rd February 2025 to allow time to book transport and accommodation.
Please get in touch if you have any questions about applying and check out our other bursary opportunities here.
We are happy to announce that the Dendrochronology Research Framework for Scotland is now live! We launched the framework, including a free printed booklet, at ELBAC 2024 last week.
This is the first addition to the Archaeological Science framework since its publication in 2012, and offers a deeper understanding of the significance of dendrochronology in Scottish archaeology and beyond.
The framework explores the intricate applications of denrochronology under headings including Dendroecology, Woodland History and Dendroclimatology. Each chapter also highlights key research questions and recommendations for future researchers.
We’d like to extend our thanks and congratulations to the authors and contributors of the framework, which was created as a collaborative project between Dendrochronicle, Forest Research, AOC Archaeology Group, University of St Andrews and Swansea University. The project was proudly sponsored by Forestry and Land Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland.
Explore the brand new framework here!
Read our latest newsletter to hear all about our brand new Dendrochronology Research Framework for Scotland, as well as exciting events coming up in the new year!
The full newsletter is available here.
Our September newsletter is now available! We have some exciting events coming up, including the launch of the brand new Dendrochronology Framework at ELBAC this November.
Click here to see where we’ll be and how you can get involved.
Our latest newsletter is now available! With exciting news for the Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework, and the first update to the Archaeological Science framework since it was completed in 2012, it’s been a busy summer for the ScARF team.
Read the full newsletter here.
Our latest newsletter is now avaialble! From an exciting start to a regional research framework project to a brand new ECR case study, you can read all the ScARF updates here.
