SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework

@SWScot_ARF

We're a 3 year project working with archaeologists & the public to collate the archaeology of our region and develop a strategy to fill gaps in our knowledge

South West Scotland

Joined February 2024

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Built Environment Forum Scotland@TheBEFS · Apr 24

📢 In case you missed it: @HistEnvScot has published its new 3-year operating plan! It outlines how they’ll deliver Heritage For All—focusing on unlocking the value of Scotland’s historic environment and boosting a £6bn sector. 🔗 Read more: ow.ly/Vr2u50VGT7e

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Dark_Galloway@DarkGalloway · Jul 6

Little Balsmith Standing Stone, near Whithorn in Galloway. Incorporated into a field wall at the roadside. #StandingStoneSunday #Scotland #Galloway

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Mining Landscapes@coal_legacies · Jul 5

Despite the terrible wet it with a good turn out for the first of @HeritageFundSCO + @StirUni #MiningLandscapes family events at the Barony A Frame #Auchinleck on Wednesday Matt explained how the site re-wilded, plants identified and some stunning art work created.

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SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework@SWScot_ARF · Jun 25

An excellent opportunity to get involved in archaeology in SW Scotland

AAOC Archaeology Group@aocarchaeology · Jun 25

AOC are delighted to be working with Carsphairn Heritage Initiative this autumn on a new project investigating the ancient sites of Stroanfreggan fort and Smittons Bridge kerbed cairn! Come along to the Catstrand on the 27th July to find out more and how you can get involved in…

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ScARF@ScARFHub · Jun 13

We've had a busy year so far in the ScARF team, from hosting our recent rock art workshops and @ClydeValley_ARF symposium to working on four ongoing regional research frameworks. Read what we've been up to in our June newsletter: bit.ly/4n0rcgF #HESSupported

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Dark_Galloway@DarkGalloway · May 4

Cup and ring rock art (Knock 4) at Clarksburn Wood, near Monreith, Dumfries and Galloway. #StandingStoneSunday #Scotland #Galloway

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Peter@Peter_McKeague · Apr 29

I am talking to the CIfA Information Management Special Interest Group on 20th May on addressing interoperability of archaeological survey data through a colour vision friendly thematic legend. Details here: archaeologists.net/civicrm/event/… @InstituteArch @CIfA_Scottish @InstituteArch

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ScARF@ScARFHub · May 1

Another fantastic day at our second @RoyalSocEd funded Rock Art Workshop last Saturday in Kirkcudbright. Huge thanks to our brilliant speakers and participants, including the @SWScot_ARF team. Looking forward to the Culloden workshop later this month!

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland@socantscot · Apr 16

Wrecked in 1820, PS Comet was Europe’s first commercial steamship and holds an important place in the history of steam-powered navigation. Dive into this "wreck of international significance" with @wessexarch at #ARP2025 in Edinburgh (or online) on 3 May: bit.ly/ARPConference2…

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SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework@SWScot_ARF · Apr 29

Our neighbours over at CVARF have their annual symposium coming up in June ... you might find it interesting!

CCVARF@ClydeValley_ARF · Apr 29

Registration for our #CVARF symposium is open! Get your tickets here: bit.ly/4j6DVMI before the 16th May to attend!

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BBC Scotland News@BBCScotlandNews · Apr 29

See a Neolithic chambered cairn in the south of Scotland recreated in 3D bbc.in/42z9HvX

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SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework@SWScot_ARF · Apr 26

Field trip 2 of the Rock Art Workshop went over to the Stewartry Museum, where we were welcomed by Isla and saw their cast of High Banks, other panels, and ex situ carvings. Great discussions were had! #ScotArchStrat

SWScot_ARF's tweet image. Field trip 2 of the Rock Art Workshop went over to the Stewartry Museum, where we were welcomed by Isla and saw their cast of High Banks, other panels, and ex situ carvings. Great discussions were had! #ScotArchStrat

SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework@SWScot_ARF · Apr 26

Andrew gave a great presentation to Rock Art Workshop on managing the historic environment as a Local Authority officer and the importance of a local accessible HER, data standards and understanding policy limits. #ScotArchStrat

SWScot_ARF's tweet image. Andrew gave a great presentation to Rock Art Workshop on managing the historic environment as a Local Authority officer and the importance of a local accessible HER, data standards and understanding policy limits. #ScotArchStrat

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Dundonald Castle@DundonaldCastle · Apr 25

It's #CommunityTourismDay25 and we’re proud to be part of it 🥳 Community is at the heart of all we do—from events to tours, & coffee to clubs Thanks to all who help us thrive✨ Read our @VisitScotland case study on #ScotVisitorEconomy bit.ly/DCScotVisitorE… @SCOTOnetwork

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SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework@SWScot_ARF · Apr 26

Tertia dives into setting the scene for the Rock Art Workshop with what we know so far

SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework@SWScot_ARF · Apr 26

And the Rock Art Workshop is off with Helen launching the day ##ScotArchStrat

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SW Scotland Archaeological Research Framework@SWScot_ARF · Apr 26

Signing in underway at today's D&G Rock Art Workshop - an exciting day ahead! #ScotArchStrat @RoyalSocEd @socantscot

SWScot_ARF's tweet image. Signing in underway at today's D&amp;G Rock Art Workshop - an exciting day ahead! #ScotArchStrat @RoyalSocEd @socantscot

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British Geological Survey@BritGeoSurvey · Apr 17

The Isle of Arran has officially been announced as a UNESCO Global Geopark! 🎉 UNESCO’s Global Geoparks are areas with internationally important landscapes & bring together other aspects of heritage such as archaeology, history, culture and biodiversity. bgs.ac.uk/news/isle-of-a…

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Society of Antiquaries of Scotland@socantscot · Apr 18

Our grants are available to anyone wishing to undertake high-quality research relating to Scotland’s past, with recent projects investigating a Bronze Age hat, Scottish convict transport in the 18th century, and more. Find out more and apply by 30 April: socantscot.org/what-we-do/gra…

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ScARF@ScARFHub · Jan 10

There's still time to register for the SESARF Symposium! The medieval to modern chapters of SESARF are well under way. Join us on 25th Jan in Edinburgh and have your say in the final 3 chapters of the framework! More info and booking: bit.ly/4ibkC4N #HESSupported

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