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Under Scottish law, all portable antiquities of archaeological, historical, or cultural significance, are subject to claim by the Crown

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Metal detectorists 'profiteering' from Scottish history, archaeologist warns

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

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Why Scotland must have same standards for metal detecting and archaeology

The film, A Scottish Massacre – Unearthing The Secrets of Glencoe, delves into the discovery which shines new light on one of the Highlands' most notorious historical events

The film, A Scottish Massacre – Unearthing The Secrets of Glencoe, delves into the discovery which shines new light on one of the Highlands' most notorious historical events

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Archaeological discovery revealing secrets of Glencoe massacre explored in new film

Archaeologists unearthed a cobbled surface, a possible drain and pottery sherds which date to the late medieval period of 14th or 15th century

Archaeologists unearthed a cobbled surface, a possible drain and pottery sherds which date to the late medieval period of 14th or 15th century

Medieval artefacts found in archaeological dig for lost Scottish castle

A bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard which dates from 1000-800 BCE

A bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard which dates from 1000-800 BCE

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‘Utterly unique’ Bronze Age hoard found in Borders saved for the nation

Experts who took part in archaeological digs at the site of the 1815 Battle of Waterloo will be applying new techniques they developed at the Belgium site in Culloden

Experts who took part in archaeological digs at the site of the 1815 Battle of Waterloo will be applying new techniques they developed at the Belgium site in Culloden

Fresh dig starts at Culloden Battlefield as archaelogists use new 'techniques'

Last year a review into Scotland’s treasure trove law was launched

Last year a review into Scotland’s treasure trove law was launched

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Scotland's 'treasure find' laws could change following calls for an 'overhaul'

22 events were held over the summer for the public to take part in

22 events were held over the summer for the public to take part in

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Scotland's international connections uncovered by summer of archaeology

Matthew Magee exploring the Ness of Brodgar in Orkney

Matthew Magee exploring the Ness of Brodgar in Orkney

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Podcast series explores hidden Neolithic history in Scotland

Around 30 volunteers turned up for the two day dig in the hunt for a Roman fort and harbour

Around 30 volunteers turned up for the two day dig in the hunt for a Roman fort and harbour

'I hunted with archaeologists for lost Roman fort and harbour - here's what we found'

It operated as the SS Cheltenham until it was captured by Russian warships in 1904 before being captured by Russian warships

It operated as the SS Cheltenham until it was captured by Russian warships in 1904 before being captured by Russian warships

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First World War wreck located during North Sea wind farm survey

Burghead today, and John Ralph holding the Pictish ring after he found it

Burghead today, and John Ralph holding the Pictish ring after he found it

Volunteer archaeologist finds 'incredible' 1000-year-old Pictish ring in Scottish dig

Archaeologists have unearthed new evidence about the legend of Merlin in Scotland

Archaeologists have unearthed new evidence about the legend of Merlin in Scotland

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Archaeologists uncover 'dark' new evidence of Merlin legend in Scotland

One of the things about thinking about how we do history is that it tells us as much about ourselves as it does about the past

One of the things about thinking about how we do history is that it tells us as much about ourselves as it does about the past

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Alison Phipps: Inside the Orkney dig evoking questions and memories of Scotland past

Extraordinary buildings have been uncovered at The Ness of Brodgar

Extraordinary buildings have been uncovered at The Ness of Brodgar

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Time Team filming at Neolithic Orkney site as 20-year excavation ends

An archaeologist holds a whetstone discovered at the site of the new HMP Highland

An archaeologist holds a whetstone discovered at the site of the new HMP Highland

2000-year-old prehistoric settlement found at site of new Highland prison

From June 20 archaeologists running the campaign will survey sites, record findings and host excavations

From June 20 archaeologists running the campaign will survey sites, record findings and host excavations

'World-leading': Campaign launched to celebrate Scotland’s archaeological importance

The coin, which was produced during the reign of David I between 1124 and 1153, will be offered to buyers at Noonans Mayfair

The coin, which was produced during the reign of David I between 1124 and 1153, will be offered to buyers at Noonans Mayfair

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Ancient Scottish coin to be sold at auction in London

The Battle of Culloden

The Battle of Culloden

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Archaeologists announce 'intriguing' finds at site of Battle of Culloden

The stone was reburied after its discovery to maintain its structural integrity

The stone was reburied after its discovery to maintain its structural integrity

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'Delighted': Pictish stone discovered by accident set for excavation project

Scotland still operates under Scottish common law principles first applied more than 200 years ago

Scotland still operates under Scottish common law principles first applied more than 200 years ago

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'Cultural catastrophe’: Archaeologist welcomes review of treasure reporting system

A number of discoveries have been made across Scotland in 2023

A number of discoveries have been made across Scotland in 2023

Researchers unveil the top Scottish archaeological discoveries of 2023

The defensive tower is thought to date back to around 1547

The defensive tower is thought to date back to around 1547

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'Remarkable': Lost tower used to defend against English uncovered in Stirling

The site of the “missing” monastery was found under a field

The site of the “missing” monastery was found under a field

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Archaeologists unearth ‘missing’ monastery linked to first written Gaelic

A number of volunteers helped out with the dig

A number of volunteers helped out with the dig

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Archaeological dig unveils discoveries dating back thousands of years

The cursus is located not far from the Machrie Moor standing stones

The cursus is located not far from the Machrie Moor standing stones

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Archaeologists unearth complete Neolithic cursus in Arran in major excavation

Golden sword pommel from Scottish Treasure Trove unit

Golden sword pommel from Scottish Treasure Trove unit

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Handling of archaeological treasure finds in Scotland to be reviewed

An artists impression of what the fort might have looked like

An artists impression of what the fort might have looked like

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Archaeologists discover remains of ancient Roman fortlet

A small piece of Rhynie fossil plant with fossil fungi colonising the ends, viewed through a microscope. Photo: Loron et al.

A small piece of Rhynie fossil plant with fossil fungi colonising the ends, viewed through a microscope. Photo: Loron et al.

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Scottish fossil dig unearths 'Rosetta Stone' for understanding ancient past

The Dig It! project commissioned the art to mark the end of its Scotland Digs 2022 campaign

The Dig It! project commissioned the art to mark the end of its Scotland Digs 2022 campaign

Archaeology dig inspires artists to capture climate lessons

An ancient pot (an Unstan) was found in Loch Arnish in the Hebrides

An ancient pot (an Unstan) was found in Loch Arnish in the Hebrides

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Scots have been eating porridge for 5500 years, new research finds

Brochs are tall, double-walled, drystone towers found only in Scotland

Brochs are tall, double-walled, drystone towers found only in Scotland

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Charity to build first broch in Scotland for more than 2000 years