Tag: history

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.

Five lesser-known Scottish buildings that were never built

Friday 6 October 2023


Have you heard of the Scottish buildings that were never built? Would you like to see some alternative visions for...

Celebrating Scotland’s Industrial Heritage

Thursday 2 August 2018


What makes Scotland’s industrial heritage so special? Join our Head of Industrial Heritage, Miles Oglethorpe, to find out.

Talking Shops: Developing the Exhibition

Wednesday 7 March 2018


Stuart Kerr from Stuco Design explains how we created Talking Shops, an exciting new exhibition exploring Scotland’s historic shopfronts.

Masons and Merelles: A Pastime of the Past

Wednesday 19 July 2017


Sometime around the 13th century, two masons taking a break from working on Arbroath Abbey might have sat down to...

Intern Insights at Clackmannan Tower

Tuesday 28 February 2017


Our Technical Outreach and Education intern, Jen, tells us about her experience of our Clackmannan Tower Insight tour in 2017....

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