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Scottish Christmas traditions
’Tis the season to be jolly! If you’re celebrating Christmas or Hogmanay in Scotland this year, there are lots of seasonal Scottish traditions that you can take part in – some of them old, some of them new.
Distillery dig unlocks whisky history
Trust archaeologists reveal more details from their recent dig at the old site of The Glenlivet Distillery, including an exciting find.
Hannah Lorimer and the pursuit of education
The next in our series of articles by university students is a story about a determined 19th-century woman, who spent her life in the pursuit of knowledge.
Medieval Dollar Glen: farmland or hunting park?
Archaeological excavations have revealed new meaning in the landscape of medieval Dollar Glen.
From the edge of the world 2021 – part 6
Our St Kilda archaeologist reflects on the important relationship between archaeological monitoring and climate change, as well as sharing some of her memories of exploring the unique cleitean on the island.
Brodie Castle – the community during wartime
The family who lived at Brodie Castle and the estate workers served in several wars. Find out more about some of their stories.
The myths of witches
Dr Ciaran Jones challenges some of the misconceptions relating to the witches of Scotland.
The Age of Powder and Paint
From the absurd to the downright dangerous, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century hair and beauty treatments placed those in pursuit of the latest fashions at risk of serious illness – and even death.
Dig breaks new ground at Culloden
Archaeological work at the battlefield aims to shed more light on the battle.