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Archaeology Scotland

Digging for gold? Or just looking. There’s a rich and vast seam of history running the length and breadth of Scotland. Many archaeological remains lie off the beaten track, waiting to be discovered, while our most valuable and famous monumental attractions stand tall, protected by the state. Why not witness history brought to life in one of our visitor centres, or go to a dig and watch history unfold before you.

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Perth & Kinross Archaeology Month

1st - 30th June 2013, Perth & Kinross:

Archaeology Month offers a month-long series of walks, talks, displays and hands-on events focusing on the archaeology of Perth and Kinross.

Brough of Birsay (HS)

Mid June - September, Birsay

Birsay is a tidal island with Pictish and Viking settlements which include some of the finest examples of Norse hall-houses so far found in Scotland.

Cairnpapple Hill (HS)

April to September, West Lothian

Cairnpapple Hill is one of mainland Scotland’s most important prehistoric sites.

Orkney Fossil and Vintage Centre

April to September, Burray

Displays of local and worldwide fossils and &ldquoglow in the dark&rdquo minerals, vintage exhibits and old joinery tools.

Jarlshof Prehistoric and Norse Settlement

April to October, Shetland

This significant site features ancient settlements dating from the Bronze and Iron Ages and includes an entire Viking settlement.

Scottish Crannog Centre

April - November, Perthshire:

This 5* visitor and educational Centre brings the Iron Age to life.

Broch of Gurness (HS)

April - October, Orkney

Strikingly positioned beside Eynhallow Sound with views across to the island of Rousay, the Broch of Gurness (Aikerness Broch) is one of the most outstanding surviving examples of a later prehistoric (Iron-Age) settlement that is unique to northern Scotland.

Ring of Brodgar (HS)

Year-round, ;Orkney:

A late Neolithic circle of 27 upright stones and one of the finest stone circles anywhere, this great henge monument is situated on the Ness of Brodgar, a short distance away from the Stones of Stenness.

Skara Brae Prehistoric Village (HS)

Open year-round, Stromness

Come and see the best preserved prehistoric village in Northern Europe.

Calanais Standing Stones (HS)

Open year-round, Lewis:

The area around Calanais is home to 20 monuments erected some 3000 -4000 years ago.


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