Our Vision 2025 – To Make Archaeology Matter
We want to live in a Scotland where archaeology is for everyone! A place where the study of the past offers opportunities for us now and in the future to discover, care for, promote and enjoy our rich and diverse heritage, contributing to our wellbeing and knowledge and helping to tell Scotland’s stories in their global context.
Scotland’s Archaeology Strategy has been developed by the Scottish Strategic Archaeology Committee, following a consultation in 2015.
Latest News
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Strategy Blog: August 2025
Emily Johnston is a PhD Student of Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh. She represents Young People and Students on the Scottish Archaeology Strategy Committee. I joined the Scottish Archaeology Strategy Committee (SSAC) as the Young Person’s Representative in 2023,…
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Before the Museum Guidance Launched
ALGAO: Scotland, working with National Museums Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland, are pleased to announce the publication of new guidance for transferring archaeological material to museums in Scotland. The guidance was developed as part of the Before the Museum Project…
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June 2025 Blog Out Now!
Find out about Ailsa Smith’s work as representative on the committee for Community and Volunteer Archaeology
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Strategy Blog: January 2025
A Day in the Life of Andrew Robertson, Lead for Aim 3: Caring and Protecting Andrew Robertson is the Archaeology/ Heritage Officer for East Lothian and Midlothian councils. He is also currently the Chair of the Association for Local Government Archaeological…
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Strategy Blog: December 2024
Meet Helen Spencer, Lead for Aim 2: Enhancing Understanding Helen Spencer is Head of Research at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland and serves on the Scottish Strategy Archaeology Committee as the lead for Aim 2 – Enhancing Understanding. I’ve…
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Feedback Wanted!
We have created a short survey to gather your thoughts about CAS to help inform future issues If you’d like to participate before Feb 28th, view the survey here: https://s.surveyplanet.com/okhcmg4o