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Archaeology Scotland
Archaeology Scotland is the national centre for knowledge and expertise for Scottish archaeology. We
bring together those for whom archaeology is an interest, an active pastime or a career. We support local
archaeological initiatives and campaign for the best possible conservation and management for our heritage.
For more information on what we do and how you can get involved check out our website:
www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk or contact us at:
Archaeology Scotland, Suite 1a, Stuart House, Eskmills, Station Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7PB
T: 0845 872 3333 | E: info@archaeologyscotland. org.uk
Scottish Archaeology Month
One of our best-loved initiatives is Scottish Archaeology Month (SAM). Every autumn through SAM we
aim to make the archaeology of Scotland as accessible as possible to the public through a series of free
events. You’ll find something for all ages and abilities in the guide and we even have a separate SAM for
Schools! Programme. Regulars to SAM will notice a few changes to this year’s guide. For one thing we’ve
added some images to our listings - some of these are pictures of the sites and monuments in our event’s
programme, while others are simply iconic sites and artefacts which are closely associated with the region
- designed to tempt you to explore your archaeology further!
SAM would not be possible without the involvement of volunteers who carry out these walks, talks, exhibitions,
workshops and open days. SAM events are organised by professional and amateur archaeologists
from the private, public and voluntary sectors. Without their contribution SAM would be impossible, but,
of course, their work continues throughout the year. This brochure gives you a little more information on
some of the organisations working in your region which can help you learn about and get involved with
Scotland’s archaeology. Fuller event listings for SAM and SAM for Schools! are available online at:
www.scottisharchaeologymonth.org.uk
Doors Open Days
Doors Open Days give you free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland. Every weekend
in September you can explore places that are normally closed to the public. Some open up once a year,
some just once in a lifetime. Doors Open Days is coordinated nationally by the Scottish Civic Trust, The
Tobacco Merchant’s House, 42 Miller Street, Glasgow G1 1DT. For more information and event listings
visit: www.doorsopendays.org.uk | E: dod@scottishcivictrust.or g.uk
T: 0141 221 1466 (general information) | T: 0141 248 1188 (to request an area leaflet)
European Heritage Days
Scottish Archaeology Month is Scotland’s largest free annual archaeological event. It is coordinated
nationally by Archaeology Scotland (formerly known as the Council for Scottish Archaeology). Doors Open
Days organised by the Scottish Civic Trust, Scottish, and Scottish Archaeology Month organised by
Archaeology Scotland are Scotland’s contribution to European Heritage Days. Both are supported by
Historic Scotland.