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Scotland-based Buildings Archaeologist

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New In Situ post by #aocarchaeology on three Recumbant Stone Circles, including interactive maps, interpretation drawings and more #insitu
insitu.org.uk/2025/10/30/a...

30.10.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mourning and Modernity: Reflections on Edinburgh’s Changing Face Charlie Ellis on the gentrification of Edinburgh. The No. 13Β  Encouraged to show someone a β€˜different slice of the city’, the most fitting approach was to hop onto the enigmatic No. 13 …

Mourning and Modernity: Reflections on Edinburgh’s Changing Face bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/10/26/m...

27.10.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Suzanne Swan (AOC Archaeology) will be speaking at TAFAC’s conference on 1 Nov in Glenrothes.

The β€˜Super Sewer’, a major Scottish Water project in Perth, from Tay Street to Shore Road along the River Tay enabled investigation of the area’s archaeological record.

22.10.2025 12:06 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Birgham Cemetery Survey Uncovering the Tweed - Destination Tweed Community Survey

I'll be hosting a 2 day session for AOC Archaeology with my colleagues Suzanne and Kai at Birgham Cemetery on Oct 10th - 11th as part of the Uncovering the Tweed project! Link below if you're interested! πŸ™‚ Places are filling up fast.

www.eventbrite.com/e/birgham-ce...

30.09.2025 19:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Membership of the Old Edinburgh Club is open to anyone, whether you live in Edinburgh or not. Share in our passion for the history and heritage of our capital. Check out our website for the benefits of joining and to apply online to become a member.
#edinburghhistorymembership.
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01.09.2025 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It is worth doing, take the time and share.. it does not matter if you have good or bad experiences, ALL experiences matter. It would be great to hear from you or your colleagues.

archaeologysurvey.questionpro.com/t/AcV92Z6okH

19.08.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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National Trust applies to return Edinburgh house to residential use The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has now applied to return a currently vacant historic Edinburgh house to residential use.

National Trust for Scotland applies to return vacant historic Edinburgh house to residential use www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/08/14/n... via @deadlinenews

14.08.2025 15:26 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Geoarchaeology Site Assistants to Project Managers - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: From Β£26110 - Β£46,613Closing Date: 08/09/25Location: York, Milton Keynes, or London

Geoarchaeology Site Assistants to Project Managers
AOC Archaeology
Salary: From Β£26110 – Β£46,613
Closing Date: 08/09/25
Location: York, Milton Keynes, or London
www.bajr.org/job-ad/geoar...

14.08.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Past archaeological reports published about places on Calton Hill, Edinburgh

Past archaeological reports published about places on Calton Hill, Edinburgh

NEWS! Calton Hill Conservation Trust have just received a substantial City Centre Community Grant for the CALTON HILL ARCHEOLOGY PROJECT to begin in autumn this year. This will involve both tech (photogrammetry/GIS) and community workshops and events. More later!

29.06.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Our May Trimontium Talk is happening this Thursday! Join us for The Secret Life of a Lowland Roundhouse Settlement with Graeme Cavers on May 8th @ 7:30pm. Taking place both in person and online. Click below to book your spot!

zurl.co/rb52C

06.05.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Rare Victorian engine found in Edinburgh - Scottish Business News During renovations, an exceptionally rare Victorian Crossley engine, was found tucked away in the attic of CoDE The Court, where it had remained hidden for

Glad to have been involved in this project - for all industrial archaeology enthusiasts this is a very rare and significant find!
#industrialarchaeology #industrialheritage #crossley #crossleyengine #edinburgh #history

scottishbusinessnews.net/rare-victori...

24.04.2025 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Project Supervisors/Project Officers/Project Managers: London - Permanent - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Β£28,771 - Β£44,352 (depending on experience) (pay award pending)Closing Date: 25/04/25Location: London

Project Supervisors/Project Officers/Project Managers: London β€”- Permanent
AOC Holdings Ltd
Salary: Β£28,771 – Β£44,352 (depending on experience) (pay award pending)
Closing Date: 25/04/25
Location: London
www.bajr.org/job-ad/proje...

04.04.2025 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Archaeologists/Project Supervisor: Inverness - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Β£24,843 - Β£27,825 (depending on experience) Pay Award PendingClosing Date: 02/05/25Location: Inverness

Archaeologists/Project Supervisor: Inverness
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: Β£24,843 – Β£27,825 (depending on experience) Pay Award Pending
Closing Date: 02/05/25
Location: Inverness
www.bajr.org/job-ad/archa...

03.04.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fieldwork Project Managers - York - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Β£37,123 - Β£42,252 (depending on experience) Pay Award PendingClosing Date: 02/05/25Location: York

Fieldwork Project Managers – York
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: Β£37,123 – Β£42,252 (depending on experience) Pay Award Pending
Closing Date: 02/05/25
Location: York
www.bajr.org/job-ad/field...

02.04.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fieldwork Project Supervisors: York - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Β£26,671 - Β£27,825 (depending on experience) Pay Award PendingClosing Date: 02/05/25Location: Milton Keynes

Fieldwork Project Supervisors: York
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: Β£26,671 – Β£27,825 (depending on experience) Pay Award Pending
Closing Date: 02/05/25
Location: Milton Keynes
www.bajr.org/job-ad/field...

02.04.2025 13:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Survey and Digital Data Officer: Milton Keynes - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Salary range Β£28,900 - Β£34,249 (depending on experience)Closing Date: 25/04/25Location: Milton Keynes

Survey and Digital Data Officer
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary range Β£28,900 – Β£34,249 (depending on experience)
Closing Date: 25/04/25
Location: Milton Keynes
www.bajr.org/job-ad/surve...

27.03.2025 12:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pier detail at #Waverley #Edinburgh

26.03.2025 18:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Archaeologists/ Project Supervisors/Project Officers: Edinburgh - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Β£24,843 - Β£34,249 (depending on experience)Closing Date: 30/04/25Location: Edinburgh

Archaeologists/ Project Supervisors/Project Officers: Edinburgh
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: Β£24,843 – Β£34,249 (depending on experience)
Closing Date: 30/04/25
Location: Edinburgh
www.bajr.org/job-ad/archa...

26.03.2025 13:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Experienced Fieldwork Archaeologists and Site Supervisors - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Β£25,834 - Β£27,825 (depending on experience)Closing Date: 25/04/25Location: Milton Keynes

Experienced Fieldwork Archaeologists and Site Supervisors
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: Β£25,834 – Β£27,825 (depending on experience)
Closing Date: 25/04/25
Location: Milton Keynes
www.bajr.org/job-ad/exper...

26.03.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Project Manager (Fieldwork): Milton Keynes - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Β£37,123 - Β£42,252 (depending on experience and office) Closing Date: 25/04/25Location: Milton Keynes

Project Manager (Fieldwork): Milton Keynes
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: Β£37,123 – Β£42,252 (depending on experience and office)
Closing Date: 25/04/25
Location: Milton Keynes
www.bajr.org/job-ad/proje...

26.03.2025 14:16 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Geophysics (Archaeologists, Project Officers, Project Supervisors, Project Managers): Leeds - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Β£24,834 - Β£42,252 (depending on experience) ( Pay Award pending)Closing Date: 30/04/25Location: Leeds

Geophysics (Archaeologists, Project Officers, Project Supervisors, Project Managers): Leeds
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: Β£24,834 – Β£42,252 (depending on experience) ( Pay Award pending)
Closing Date: 30/04/25
Location: Leeds
www.bajr.org/job-ad/geoph...

21.03.2025 12:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Linlithgow Palace this fine morning on my doorstep #linlithgow #linlithgowpalace

15.03.2025 09:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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I'm thinking towards my next project on #WorldBookDay - On Saturday I'm hosting a One Man Conference on Ancient Houses to help financially support writing my coming book The Buildings Archaeologist during the summer. If you'd like to help please do join us
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-man-co...

06.03.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Fieldwork Archaeologists Fixed Term Contract (including self employed staff) - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Archaeologist - Β£24,843 -Β£27,934 (depending on location & experience)Closing Date: 28/03/25Location: UK wide

Fieldwork Archaeologists Fixed Term Contract (including self employed staff)
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: Archaeologist – Β£24,843 -Β£27,934 (depending on location & experience)
Closing Date: 28/03/25
Location: UK wide
www.bajr.org/job-ad/field...

27.02.2025 18:33 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Next week!

Bookings & more info here...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-man-co...

26.02.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Project Manager, Public Archaeology - BAJR - British Archaeology Jobs and Resources Salary: Β£37,123 - Β£42,252 (depending on experience)Closing Date: 10/03/25Location: Edinburgh

Project Manager, Public Archaeology
AOC Holdings LTD
Salary: Β£37,123 – Β£42,252 (depending on experience)
Closing Date: 10/03/25
Location: Edinburgh
www.bajr.org/job-ad/proje...

24.02.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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