Scottish Archaeology Month (SAM) is one of Archaeology Scotland’s best loved initiatives. Through SAM, we aim to make the archaeology of Scotland as accessible as possible to the public through a programme of free events that celebrate Scotland’s archaeological heritage.
There are events for all ages and abilities and we even have a separate SAM for schools! programme. This year events include medieval entertainments, stalls and stories at the ‘Medieval Village’, Leven Prom and a chance for kids to join the Scottish Crannog Centre’s ‘Underwater Time Team’ and try out underwater archaeology in the mini tank, while the Principal Curator of Roman Archaeology at the National Museums will take a tour group around one of Scotland’s finest hillforts, Traprain Law. See our 2009 Events Guide for this year's highlights. New events will be added to our online SAM Events Calendar throughout the summer.
Scottish Archaeology Month is the sister event of Doors Open Days (DOD), which gives you free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across Scotland each September. Together, SAM and DOD are Scotland’s contribution to European Heritage Days, which take place throughout Europe each September. SAM and DOD are supported by Historic Scotland.
Scottish Archaeology Month is on PlaceBook Scotland, join our group and share your experiences of taking part by adding photos, videos and music links.
Today's events:
Monday, 14 September
All day
Grave Stones: Memorials for Family History, Kirkcaldy Civic Society
All day
There’s a Time and a Place…Montrose Time Line
All day
Culzean Archaeology Trail: Self-guided Trail
All day
Ardess Hidden History Trail, Ben Lomond: Self-guided Trail
All day
Guided Walk through South Galson
All day
Archaeology in Angus
All day
Galloway Emigration and Homecoming Exhibition
All day
Exhibition: Pills, Potions & Poisons - Medical Treatments, 1700-1850
All day
Gunnister Man Exhibition and Events
All day
Gunnister Man Exhibition and Events
12:30
The Big Roman Week
For more information on what's happening, and when, see SAM's Calendar!
