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Sheriffside (Hillfort)

Gearing Up For Second Dig At Sheriffside


More details of a second archaeological dig in April.

More info :

http://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/aroundthecountry/articles/2012/01/19/422482-gearing-up-for-second-dig-at-sheriffside
Posted 19 Jan 12ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Aberdeenshire

Garioch Heritage


On the 4th January at 7.30pm the Garioch Heritage Society have Colin Harris speaking about Dunnydeer (hillfort, stone circle etc) and Wardhouse (ancient settlement, cairns, RSCs) in the Neolithic. Venue - Acorn Centre, Inverurie.

(Hopefully the bhoy will make it and report back)
Posted 30 Dec 11ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Sheriffside (Hillfort)

Sheriffside 2012


A cropmark enclosure at Sherriffside, Gifford in East Lothian (NMRS NT56NE43) was first identified in 1981 as a double ditched enclosure representing a ploughed out and flattened hillfort whose ditches survive below the ground and affect the growth of crops.

More info on booking a place on the 2012 excavations:

http://www.rampartscotland.co.uk/index.php/sheriffside-2012/
Posted 30 Dec 11ce  |  Comments (2)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

County Kerry

Man Faces Jail Term For Demolishing Ancient Fort


A Causeway man is facing a possible 5 year jail term etc etc.

More info :

http://www.kerryman.ie/news/man-faces-jail-for-demolishing-ancient-ring-fort-2949787.html
Posted 01 Dec 11ce  |  Comments (1)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Abbey Craig (Hillfort)

Abbey Craig Not Just Another Iron Age Hillfort


Scotland's hillforts are amongst the most visible ancient monuments in the landscape; they are often large, in very prominent locations and are both physically and intellectually accessible.

By Murray Cook and Clare Reid of Stirling Council.

More info :

http://www.pasthorizonspr.com/index.php/archives/10/2011/abbey-craig-not-just-another-iron-age-hillfort

(Includes a pic from Bruce's Camp, Aberdeenshire.)
Posted 12 Oct 11ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Stirling

Scottish Treasure Trove Revealed


A hoard of gold Iron Age torcs found near Stirling is among the highlights of the sixth annual Scottish Treasure Trove report.

More info :

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-14761114
Posted 05 Sep 11ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Aberdeenshire

New Future On The Horizon At Park Which Opens Its Doors To The Past


Lifeline handed to Archaeolink which closed last month as a victim of council budget cuts.

Quite a bit more info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2248359
Posted 02 May 11ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Archaeolink Staff Lose Their Jobs But 'It's Not Over Yet'


New talks to save attraction.

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2228766
Posted 18 Apr 11ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

East Aquhorthies (Stone Circle)

Wind Turbine Plan May Impact On Stone Circle


Decision due after council carried out site visit.

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2224974
Posted 16 Apr 11ce  |  Comments (2)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Highland (Mainland)

Cash Boost To Preserve Ancient Woodland


Conservation work to restore and preserve ancient woodland has been boosted by funds from Scottish Natural Heritage.

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2224084
Posted 14 Apr 11ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Aberdeenshire

Stay Of Execution For Archaeolink As Staff Keep Jobs For A Fortnight


Councillor says hope still remains that the attraction could survive with new investment.

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2208810
Posted 04 Apr 11ce  |  Comments (8)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Last Ditch Talks As Prehistory Park Hangs In The Balance


Archaeolink needs an investment of up to £2 million to save it from closure, says board of trustees.

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2200355
Posted 29 Mar 11ce  |  Comments (1)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Orkney

Orkney Sites Scanned In 3D


Laser scanners are being displayed in Orkney to record some of the island's historical land marks.

More info :

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-10990965
Posted 21 Mar 11ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Scotland (Country)

Scotland's World Heritage Sites Celebration Planned


Scotlands 5 World Heritage sites are to link up with a series of interactive events exploring the theme of cultural identity. Includes Neolithic Orkney.

More info :

Http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12800371
Posted 21 Mar 11ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Highland (Mainland)

Protestors Walk To Highlight Windfarm 'Devastation'


Protestors say a major archaelogical area would be blighted if turbines get the go ahead.

(In an area that has a broch, cairns and standing stones.)

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2184826
Posted 18 Mar 11ce  |  Comments (2)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Argyll and Bute (Mainland)

Hopes Heritage Trail Will Boost Mid Argyll Tourism


A New path links the Crinan canal with Carnasserie Castle. (Kilmartin is nearby)

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2175522
Posted 12 Mar 11ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Aberdeenshire

TV Presenter Calls For Action To Save Tourist Attractions


Robinson hopes that attempts to reopen Archaeolink are successful.

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2149590
Posted 23 Feb 11ce  |  Comments (3)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Archaeolink Trustees In Last Ditch Attempt To Restore Prehistory Park


Hopes that outside investment will be found to save business branded a 'white elephant'.

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2147833
Posted 22 Feb 11ce  |  Comments (3)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Pre-history Park Axed After £2.5 Million Subsidies


Archaeolink staff given notice as council withdraws funding.

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2142222
Posted 18 Feb 11ce  |  Comments (3)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Perth and Kinross

Neolithic Axe Head Unearthed At Perth


Museum has been allocated the 6,000 year old treasure which is just one of the finds north of the border.

More info :

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2140794
Posted 17 Feb 11ce  |  Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink
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