Local/ National Sites & Monuments Records:

 

West of Scotland Archaeology Service

 

The Highland Historic Environment Record

 

Royal Commission for Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland

 

 

 

Scottish Archaeological Jobs/ Resources:

 

British Archaeological Jobs Resource

 

UK Archaeology Opportunities (Voluntary Digs & Work Experience)

 

 

Societies:

 

Edinburgh Archaeological Field Society

 

Glasgow Archaeological Society

 

Lanark and District Archaeology Society

 

North of Scotland Archaeological Society

 

Renfrewshire Local History Forum

 

Scottish Place-Name Society

 

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

 

Stewartry Archaeological Trust

 

 

Scottish Links:

 

Archaeology Scotland 

 

Edinburgh University Archaeology  Department

 

Glasgow University Archaeology Department

 

Hunterian Museum, Glasgow

 

Historic Scotland

 

Kilmartin House

 

National Library of Scotland Maps

 

National Trust for Scotland

 

Scotland’s People 

 

Scotland’s Places

 

Scottish Crannog Centre

 

SCRAN

 

 

 

Other Links:

DigIt! 2015

 

Archaeology Resource Guide for Europe

 

Council for Independent Archaeology

 

Council for British Archaeology

 

Current Archaeology Magazine

 

Glasgow University Centre for Open Studies

 

Institute of Field Archaeologists

 

Love Archaeology Magazine

 

RESCUE – The British Archaeological Trust

 

Scotland’s Coastal Heritage at Risk Project

 

Scottish Archaeological Research Framework 

 

West of Scotland Archaeology Services

 

Strathearn Environs and Royal Forteviot

 

 

The winners of the 2012 Photographic Competition were:

Archaeology UK  “Standing Tall”, Callanais, Isle of Lewis, Pat Wilson

Archaeology Abroad The Forum Baths, Ostia Antica, John MacDonald

Humour Bill and Ben doing the rest of the survey (Rona), Fred Hay

The ACFA Memorial Quaich Bill and Ben doing the rest of the survey (Rona), Fred Hay

Due to increasing commitments elsewhere, committee member Alan Thompson tendered his resignation from the committee following the November meeting.  Chairperson, Carol Primrose, thanked Alan for all he had done as a  committee member and commented that the committee had benefitted greatly from his calm and  reasoned contributions.

ACFA held its 25th AGM on 27th November 2012. There was a good turn-out from members old & new at this special silver anniversary AGM and dinner. Members approved amendments to the constitution with some items being referred to the February Social. Libby King and Stuart Mackey joined the committee. The 5th photographic competition results were announced. After dinner Lionel Masters was presented with gifts to mark his retirement after which he gave a presentation celebrating his work with the Certificate in Field Archaeology.

Next Social Meeting – 16th February 2013.

Spring 2013 dates for the Glen Lochay survey have been announced, including a proposed camping trip.  Details in Members’ Area.