Category: Behind the Scenes

Key insights from studying Scotland’s standing stones

Thursday 12 March 2026


Standing stones are some of Scotland's most evocative historic places and many mysteries still surround them. Find out how our standing stone survey is helping us understand them.

How I became a digital innovator for heritage

Friday 15 August 2025


Digital Innovation Trainee Catherine shares insights from her early career and how she learned skills to digitally capture our heritage.

Using science to understand an archaeological object: the Dumbarton Cross Pendant

Wednesday 9 July 2025


When we used scientific techniques on a small cross found at Dumbarton Castle, we discovered the cross might not be as old as we thought. Find out how we're using science to learn about archaeological objects and how, sometimes, we're left with more questions than answers.

A modern apprenticeship in heritage science

Wednesday 5 March 2025


What does a modern apprentice in heritage science do? Our laboratory assistant Jasper shares her pathway into heritage science.

Preserving trades across the pond: our top 6 takeaways from the International Preservation Trades Workshop

Thursday 5 December 2024


What can we learn from building conservation practices in the USA, and what can they learn from our practices in...

Capturing Scotland’s heritage in 3D: How we created a 3D model of Mary Queen of Scots

Monday 15 July 2024


What is photogrammetry? Explore photogrammetry techniques and discover how we created a 3D model of Mary Queen of Scot's face.

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