In This Section: RegionalClyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework (CVARF)South East Scotland Archaeological Research FrameworkHighland Archaeological Research FrameworkPerth and Kinross Archaeological Research Framework1 Introduction2. Palaeolithic and Mesolithic3. Neolithic4. Chalcolithic and Bronze Age5. Iron Age6. Early Medieval7. Medieval7.1 Introduction7.2 Landscape and Settlement7.2.1 Highland and Lowland Landscapes7.2.2 Woodlands7.2.3 Wetlands7.2.4 Rural Settlement7.2.5 Urban Settlement7.2.6 Castles and High-Status Settlements7.2.7 Royal Residences7.2.8 Assembly Places7.2.9 Building Traditions7.3 Daily Life7.4 Economy and Industry7.5 Religion and Ritual7.6 Transport and Movement7.7 Conflict7.8 Bibliography8. Post-Medieval and 20th Century9. Palaeoenvironment and SciencePerth and Kinross Archaeological Research Framework: Case StudiesRegional Archaeological Research Framework for ArgyllSouth West Scotland Archaeological Research FrameworkScotland's Islands Research Framework for Archaeology 7.2 Landscape and Settlement 7.2.1 Highland and Lowland Landscapes 7.2.2 Woodlands 7.2.3 Wetlands 7.2.4 Rural Settlement 7.2.5 Urban Settlement 7.2.6 Castles and High-Status Settlements 7.2.7 Royal Residences 7.2.8 Assembly Places 7.2.9 Building Traditions