Pointing, renders, harls; lime has been used in Scotland's buildings for thousands of years. Thanks to recent research, we're re-discovering some historic applications and learning how we can use lime in the modern world. Our new blog explores ⬇️ blog.engineshed.scot/2024/09/30/4-k…

New scans of A96 landmark Sueno’s Stone crack historic mysteries and paint picture of Viking invasions dlvr.it/TF1953

We are recruiting for a new Carbon Manager Historic Environment Scotland. Please share with your networks - closing date 30th October at midday. All details in the link below. Thank you! lnkd.in/etHFiev7

In the 1990s, experts identified pottery from Antonine Wall sites which were made in a north African style over 1,800 years ago 🥘 This includes dishes of a brazier style, a type of cooking more popular in north-west Africa than northern Europe: digitscotland.com/uncovering-bla… #BHM24

#Aurora very clear in #Edinburgh surprised at how visible it was with the light pollution

Great to see Scottish Crannog Centre Kilmartin Museum nominated

Holyrood Park has a history of human use that stretches back at least 7,000 years. It's home to the remains of ancient forts and traces of thousands of years of agricultural activity. Discover the amazing archaeology in the heart of Edinburgh: ow.ly/OPUp50TKB3M

Nothing like walking around a museum to remind you that for the majority of human history it was mainly about accumulating beads.

Sorry for the delay in getting this out folks, our account had some issues. Our programme for the remainder of 2024 Seminars will be held at 18:00 in Lecture Theatre B, 40 George Square Lecture Theatres, at the University of Edinburgh Central Area – unless otherwise noted.

It was splendid afternoon last year chatting with Stone Me about the fantastic Historic Scotland Historic Environment Scotland Cairn Holy And now you can listen to the episode, either through your favourite podcast app or via stonemepodcast.com/programmes/cai…

Autumn on the The Antonine Wall

Extra time on Bute yesterday and got to fit in a visit to the excellent #RothesayCastle Historic Scotland Hebridean Island Cruises

A spooky observation during a visit to Historic Scotland Castle Semple Collegiate Church today There's a bat in the tracery

A great summary of the incredible archaeology projects and strategic work being carried out across Scotland

Want to know more about the history of woods in your area? 🌳 Using examples from Dumfries & Galloway and further afield, Dr Coralie Mills will lift the lid on resources and approaches used to walk back through time at this free online D&G Woodlands event: digitscotland.com/events/woodlan…

We are delighted to announce our full seminar programme for 2024-25. Note that venues for most lectures are TBC so keep an eye on here and in your emails. Look forward to seeing you at the seminars

Everyone stop what you're doing. Nixie the The Tower of London cat is sat on the Roman wall. That is all.

The sandstone masonry drip moulding above 140 Gorgie Road has failed and some fallen on to the pavement below. Thankfully no-one seems to have been hurt Edinburgh Council Help Gorgie Dalry Community Council