In 2025, ScARF ran three consultation workshops with the aim of identifying national and regional research priorities, questions and recommendations specifically for prehistoric rock art in Scotland. To feed into regional frameworks being developed at that time, the workshops were held in Faifley (CVARF region), Kirkcudbright (SWSARF region), and Culloden (Highland region). Each workshop was attended by 30-50 people from the local community, including heritage professionals, independent specialists and interested members of the public. At each workshop, attendees were organised into three break-out groups. The breakout group discussions were structured around key themes from the Future Thinking on Carved Stones in Scotland framework: Creating Knowledge and Understanding; Securing for the Future; Engaging and Experiencing.
Following a final workshop at Kilmartin Museum in May 2026, which brought together specialists and local community members, feedback was requested to refine and endorse the research recommendations set out below.