Join us for ScARF’s 10th anniversary event!
To celebrate a decade of ScARF, we are hosting an event on Saturday 26th November at Augustine United Church in Edinburgh from 10am to 4pm. This event will give participants, old and new, a chance to celebrate how far ScARF has come, and learn about our next steps. A day of short talks from key ScARF contributors will explore the Past, Present and Future of ScARF, followed by a drinks reception and cake. We will also be streaming the event live, via Zoom, for those wishing to join us from home.
Register to attend the event at our Eventbrite link here.
Event Schedule
10:00 Welcome and Introduction
Helen Spencer, ScARF Project Manager, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
10:15 – 11:15 Past
Simon Gilmour, Director Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
A look back at the conception of ScARF.
Jeff Sanders, Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and first ScARF project Manager
Creating ScARF
Diana Murray, Steering Group member of the original ScARF project
Reflections on the creation of the national ScARF
Sally Foster, University of Stirling
Future Thinking on Carved Stones
11:15 – 11:45 – Break
11:45 -13:00 Present
Helen Spencer, ScARF Project Manager
ScARF in 2022 – where we are now?
Susan Kruse, Archaeology for Communities in the Highlands
The Highland Archaeological Research Framework
David Strachan, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust
The Perth and Kinross Archaeological Research Framework
Rebecca Rennell, UHI
Scotland’s Islands Research Framework for Archaeology
Julie Gibson, Orkney Council
ScARF – a local Archaeologist’s perspective
Andy Heald, AOC
ScARF – an applied archaeology perspective
13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 – 15:00 Future
Helen Spencer, ScARF Project Manager
The Future – ScARF and Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy
Gavin Macgregor, Director Archaeology Scotland
Developing the next phase of regional frameworks – a community perspective
Alex Hale, Historic Environment Scotland
International Network for Contemporary Archaeology and working towards a new thematic framework
Dan Miles, Historic England
The new UK Research Framework Platform and OASIS.
15:00 – 15:30 Interactive questions and discussion – where do we go from here?
15:30 – 16:00 Cake and celebration (wine reception until 17:30)
The event is free to attend and all refreshments will be provided. We hope you can make it!
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at with any questions or special requirements.
Accessibility info
The main entrance to the church is up four steps with a handrail.
Step free access is available via a door to the right of the building – please ring the bell for attention. Please note there is a tight turn in this passageway.
A standard accessible toilet is available on the ground floor and lower level (accessible via lift).
The venue (AUC sanctuary) has a hearing loop included.
Assistance dogs are allowed inside the venue.
If attending via Zoom, captions are included.
You can find further information on Accessibility here.
ScARF is managed by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and primarily funded by Historic Environment Scotland.
