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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · 14d

There's still time to book your free place at one of our upcoming SWSARF workshops.

Join us at Brodick Hall, Arran, this Saturday, or at the Cat Strand in New Galloway on the 4th Oct. All welcome!

More info on our Eventbrite page: bit.ly/3IdW91H

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Sep 8

Draft chapters for the South West Scotland Archaeological Research Framework are now live and we'd love your feedback!

You can comment directly on the framework through the ScARF website. More info about the drafts and our commenting feature can be found in our latest newsletter: bit.ly/42hUYVx

Surveying the site of a high ground airplane wreck dating to World War 2 on the Corserine in Galloway © Rathmell Archaeology Limited

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Aug 20

Are you interested in the archaeology of South West Scotland?

Join us at our first events for the SWSARF project! We'll be at Brodick Hall on 27th Sept and The CatStrand on 4th Oct discussing all things early-prehistoric.

Head to our Eventbrite page for more info: bit.ly/4lEC5mp

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our August newsletter is available now!☀️

Click the link below to read our latest updates, including an invite to our upcoming events for the SWSARF project.

Read the full newsletter here: bit.ly/4moAXF2

#HESSupported

Top left: Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland at the Innerpeffrey Library on the annual summer excursion © Society of Antiquaries of Scotland; Top right: Telford’s Bridge, Dunkeld © ScARF; Bottom: Machrie Moor 2 stone circle © ScARF

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · Jul 2

NEW PROJECT: The Society and @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social are announcing a £229,015 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to help ensure a sustainable future for Scotland’s churches and their contents.‬

Read about Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches: www.socantscot.org/news/finding...

Person pointing at a mark in a stone wall

Group of people standing in front of an old church

Miniscule inscription on stained glass, almost imperceptible to the eye, reading “If all were understood, all would be forgiven”.

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Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework @clydevalleyarf.bsky.social · Jun 23

Check out our latest #CVARF newsletter here: scarf.scot/wp-content/u... it's packed with exciting updates from our project and news and research from our partners @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social and @nts-archaeology.bsky.social

You can sign up to our mailing list here: forms.office.com/e/UtXKuqrDYs

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland @socantscot.bsky.social · Jun 25

WORK WITH US: The Society is looking to hire a Community Officer to help our Research Officer co-ordinate and deliver Finding Futures for Scotland’s Churches, our project with @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social.

Read more and apply before midnight on 13 July: www.socantscot.org/news/work-wi...

Old church with the text "work with us" in the foreground

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Jun 13

We've had a busy year so far in the ScARF team, from hosting our recent rock art workshops and CVARF symposium to working on our four ongoing regional research frameworks.

Read what we've been up to in our June newsletter: bit.ly/4n0rcgF

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Top: Conservation work at NTS Mar Lodge Estate © Shaila Rao; Bottom left: Participants of the Culloden Rock Art workshop at the Clava Cairns © ScARF; Bottom right: Tom Rees presenting at the CVARF Symposium 2025 © ScARF

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Jun 11

The second CVARF Symposium took place on Saturday in Lanark! We heard about recent archaeological work from the region and discussed the framework in chronological and thematic sessions.

Thanks to our speakers, participants and stallholders for making it such a valuable event.

#HESSupported

Speakers from the morning session of the CVARF Symposium taking questions about their presentations © ScARF

Participants of the 2025 CVARF Symposium networking © ScARF

Arianna Magyaricsova presenting her research at the 2025 CVARF Symposium © ScARF

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Jun 9

Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social · Jun 9

📣 Final Reminder

Join us tomorrow at 6pm for the Friends of Crookston Castle Annual General Meeting.

📍 Greater Pollok Community Hub, 27 Brockburn Road, G53 5BG

Come along to hear about our exciting plans for the Castle.
Everyone welcome – we’d love to see you there!

ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Jun 7

All set up for the second annual @clydevalleyarf.bsky.social Symposium at Lanark Memorial Hall.

Looking forward to a day of talks, discussion and networking.

#HESSupported #CVARF

A large hall with circular tables and red chairs. People are sat round the tables with tea and scones, chatting. A projection on the stage says Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · May 22

We had a wonderful day at our third @royalsoced.bsky.social funded Rock Art Workshop last Saturday in the sunny Highlands!

A huge thanks to our speakers, facilitators and participants for a day of lively discussion at Culloden Battlefield and exploring rock art at the Clava Cairns.

Participants of the Culloden Rock Art workshop exploring the rock art found at the Clava Cairns © ScARF

Participants of the Culloden Rock Art workshop inside a cairn at the Clava Cairns © ScARF

Tertia Barnett introducing the rock art of the Highlands at the Culloden Rock Art workshop © ScARF

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · May 13

We have a few spaces available for the @royalsoced.bsky.social funded Rock Art Workshop on Saturday, 17th May, at Culloden Battlefield.

We'll be discussing all things rock art, with a fieldtrip to Clava Cairns!

The event is free and lunch will be provided.

Register here to join us: bit.ly/4j0yduG

A selection of photos from the Rock Art Workshops in Faifley and Kirkcudbright © ScARF

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · May 13

Our May newsletter is here🌸

Some exciting events on the horizon and a brand new regional research framework is on the way!

Follow the link to read the full newsletter: bit.ly/4k04ljK

#HESSupported

Top: Participants of the SIRFA Symposium in Shetland at the Broch of Mousa; Bottom left: ScARF bursary recipients at the 2025 SSASC in Edinburgh; Bottom right: Rock Art Workshop participants at the Auchnacraig stones in Faifley © ScARF

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · May 6

There's still time to register for the CVARF Symposium on the 7th of June!

Join us at Lanark Memorial Hall to discuss the archaeology of the Clyde Valley and hear all about recent work in the area.

Please register by the 16th of May: bit.ly/4j6DVMI

#HESSupported

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · May 1

Another fantastic day at our second @royalsoced.bsky.social funded Rock Art Workshop last Saturday in Kirkcudbright, led by the wonderful @joanavaldez.bsky.social and Tertia Barnett.

Huge thanks to everyone who came along. Looking forward to the Culloden workshop later this month!

Tertia and Joana showcasing the rock art at High Banks farm © ScARF

Participants of the workshop listening to Joana's introduction to the rock art to Scottish rock art © ScARF

Participants of the Kirkcudbright Rock Art Workshop walking up to High Banks cup & ring mark stones © ScARF

Participants discussing the rock art at High Banks, Kirkcudbright © ScARF

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Joana Valdez-Tullett @joanavaldez.bsky.social · Apr 28

Last Saturday I was in Kirkcudbright for the second rock art workshop which I co-organized with Tertia Barnett and the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework brilliant team! @helspencer.bsky.social and Jennifer Allison 1/

Photo of a stone wall and a sign indicating direction to find "Cup and ring marks"

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Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework @clydevalleyarf.bsky.social · Apr 29

Registration for our #CVARF symposium on the 7th June is open! You can sign up for this free one day conference on the archaeology of the Clyde here: bit.ly/4j6DVMI - deadline for signing up is the 16th May… don’t delay!

CVARF Symposium 2025

Join us at the second CVARF Symposium for a day of engaging discussions and talks about the archaeology of the Clyde Valley.

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Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework @clydevalleyarf.bsky.social · Apr 30

Check out our latest #CVARF newsletter here:
scarf.scot/regional/cva...

Its packed with exciting news from the CVARF team and partners from across the Clyde Region. If you love archaeology check us out!

CVARF – Latest Updates | The Scottish Archaeological Research Framework

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Apr 26

Heading to visit High Banks rock art panels - well signposted!

#RockArt #ScotArchStrat

A stone wall, in front of a grassy field with people walking into the distance. A wooden finger post in the foreground points ahead and says ‘cup and ring marks’

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Apr 26

Heading to visit High Banks rock art panels - well signposted!

#RockArt #ScotArchStrat

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Helen Spencer @helspencer.bsky.social · Apr 26

Today is our second @scarf-scot.bsky.social Rock Art workshop funded by @royalsoced.bsky.social - this weekend we are in Kirkudbright, Dumfries and Galloway. It’s also our first event for the South West Scotland Research framework.

#ScotArchStrat

An audience listening to a speaker at the front of the room and watching a PowerPoint presentation about Rock art. A Scarf banner is in the picture.

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Apr 11

Registration for the second Clyde Valley Archaeological Research Framework (CVARF) Symposium on the 7th June is open!

Sign up now and join us for a day of celebrating the rich archaeological landscape of the Clyde Valley region: bit.ly/4j6DVMI

#HESSupported

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Apr 9

We had a wonderful day in Faifley on Saturday at our first
@royalsoced.bsky.social funded Rock Art Workshop, where we discussed the future of Rock Art research and explored local evidence in the Clyde Valley region.

Looking forward to the upcoming workshops in Kirkcudbright and Culloden!

Participants of the rock art workshop listening to Helen Spencer give an introductory talk in the Faifley Parish Church, a round church building with wooden benches and wood panelled ceiling.

People gather to take part in an immersive experience using radio sounds led by Lizzie Robertson at the Auchnacraig stones, Faifley

Participants of the workshop gather in a wooded area, with felled trees, to explore the Auchnacraig stones.

Five people crouch and sit on a large moss-covered stone to take a closer look at the rock art evidence.

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ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social · Mar 18

Our March newsletter is available now!

We have some exciting announcements, including a brand new website for the INCA Scot project and booking information for our upcoming CVARF Symposium.

Follow the link for the full newsletter: bit.ly/4kXTtU5

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Top left: Ingrid Shearer leading a fieldtrip in Govan during the 2024 CVARF Symposium © ScARF; Top right: Archaeologists working at the Waggonway excavation © ScARF; Bottom: Astro Turf replacing the natural grass on a cattlefield © Gavin MacGregor

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