Scottish Archaeological Forum
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SAF was founded in 1969 to promote archaeological research in Scotland, and is currently run by postgraduate archaeologists from the University of Glasgow. Call for Papers for our 2025 conference here: https://forms.gle/zQbNg3fYQr9y56c48
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✨ Student Bursaries for #SAF2025

Glasgow Archaeological Society are kindly sponsoring 10 bursaries of £50 to support students with tickets & travel for our October conference.

Apply here: www.scotarchforum.com/saf2025/bursaries

#HESSupported #ScottishArchaeology
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✨ Sponsor Spotlight ✨

Huge thanks to our amazing sponsors for making this year’s conference possible! 🙌

Tickets are selling fast. Join us for an unforgettable event!

#ScottishArchaeology #Archaeology #HESSupported #SAF2025
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Exciting news! This year’s SAF Conference includes a drinks reception at 56 North, kindly sponsored by AOC – attendance is included in your ticket. Join us for an evening of conversation & connection! 🎉 Tickets coming soon.

#SAF2025 #archaeology #scottisharchaeology #SAFconference
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Only one week to go until abstract submissions close for the SAF 2025 conference in October!

Get your abstract in before the deadline ✨✨
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SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT: We are delighted to support @scotarchforum.bsky.social's 2025 conference on the theme of Building Bridges.

Have something to say about collaboration, inclusivity and global engagement in Scottish archaeology? The abstract deadline is 31 July: www.scotarchforum.com/saf2025
Photo of a stone castle on a loch at the end of a bridge
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✨ Theme Spotlight ✨

Our third conference theme is: Archaeology Without Borders

We invite work exploring Scotland’s archaeology in global contexts – shared heritage, migration, cross-border ties, and more.

📄 Submit by July 31 – link in bio!

#SAF2025 #scottisharchaeology
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✨ Theme Spotlight ✨

Our second conference theme is: Conversations Across Time

How can new theories reshape our understanding of Scotland’s past? We’re seeking papers that challenge traditional narratives and engage fresh audiences.

📄 Submit by July 31 – link in bio!

#SAF2025 #scottisharchaeology
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✨ Conference Theme Spotlight ✨

Our first theme is Building Bridges Across Sectors: Inclusivity & Accessibility in Practice 🌍

We're seeking abstracts on partnerships, case studies & practical impact. Submit via the link in bio by July 31! 📄 #ConferenceCFP #Inclusion #Accessibility
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✨ Reminder that the call for papers for our 2025 conference ‘Building Bridges: Connecting Scotland’s Archaeological Community’ is live! ✨

Visit the link in our bio to submit your contribution and to read our official CfP 📄

#scottisharchaeology #archaeology #SAF2025 #SAFConference
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🎉 The call for papers for our 2025 conference 'Building Bridges: Connecting Scotland's Archaeological Community' is now live! 🎉

You can visit our website for more information on each conference theme.

Visit the link in our bio to submit your abstract
via our Google Form ✨

#SAF2025
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🚨 We’re thrilled to announce the Scottish Archaeological Forum 2025 conference! 🚨


This year’s conference will take place on the 25th–26th Oct at Nicolson Square Venues, Edinburgh

The 2025 theme is:
✨ Building Bridges: Connecting Scotland’s Archaeological Community ✨


Call for papers coming soon!
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This doorway at St Monan’s Church in the East Neuk of Fife 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 caught my eye.

St Monan’s has 9thC origins, the extant church founded 14thC by David II after a visit to St Monan’s shrine healed arrow wounds received at the Battle of Neville Cross.

For sale by Church of Scotland!

#AdoorableThursday
An ornate ogre shaped arched stone doorway frames a bright blue painted wooden door in two parts with studded woodwork detail and a nice solid metal probably bespoke ring door handle on the right hand side. Probably a fairly modern feature though I am not sure and happy to be corrected.

St Monan’s Church is still a place of worship and a valued community resource, and a local community group have formed to try to buy the church and hall in the great Church of Scotland properties sell-off caused by falling congregations and upkeep costs.

Photo copyright Coralie Mills& 2024
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Urban medievalism in Glasgow's Central Station. St Mungo looking pretty bemused about it
Glasgow 850 banner in Glasgow Central Station reading, "Welcome to Glasgow - celebrating 850 years" Detail of St Mungo and his symbols, Glasgow 850 banner in Glasgow Central Station
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📣 Bookings NOW OPEN to all for our 2025 Summer School!

From 20th–23rd May 2025, uncover the fascinating archaeology of Easter Ross & the Black Isle – from medieval sites to the Neolithic & Iron Age.

Find out more: 👇
www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk/summer-school/
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The main way we do this is through holding events, such as our recent conferences in 2021 and 2023.

We have a lot of exciting plans coming up, so be sure to give us a follow to be the first to know!
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✨Hello Bluesky!✨

If you don't know us, we're Scottish Archaeological Forum. We act as a platform for all spheres of Scottish archaeology, facilitating conversation on the key issues and opportunities in the field today, and exploring advancements in theory and practice.
Ruined remains of Dundrennan Abbey, a medieval abbey, on a sunny day. The upstanding remains are high stone walls, with dramatic arches.