Calling all archaeologists and enthusiasts working in Scotland.

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This is an old story Unit... one which has been dealt with before, and one which has been answered.

The CBA have a Festival of Archaeology : Saturday 17th July to Sunday 1st August
http://festival.britarch.ac.uk/

Enjoy it... get involved, have a great time... there are I think from memory- 3 events in Scotland. It is predominantly an English and Welsh Archaeology Event.

Archaeology Scotland have Scottish Archaeology Month throughout September ..... Enjoy it... get involved, have a great time... there are I think no events in England and Wales.

The previous discussion was about the use of the word British and across the UK - which I objected to... however, in the recent CBA Festival announcement, it now clearly states the following.

Why are there not many events taking place in Scotland?The Festival of British Archaeology is a celebration of archaeology in the UK and of the presentation of archaeology from around the world in the UK. Participation in the event has always been inclusive and all event organisers from across the UK are welcomed and encouraged to take part in the event. However, many organisations with limited resources prefer to hold their main events during Scotland’s own celebration of archaeology ‘Scottish Archaeology Month’.
Scottish Archaeology Month has always been acknowledged as the primary event for the celebration of Scotland’s heritage and this continues to be the case, with Archaeology Scotland continually working to encourage more people to take part, from professional archaeologists to local heritage groups, archaeological and historical societies, Young Archaeologists’ Club branches and enthusiastic individuals with an interest in their local history or monuments. The event is extremely successful throughout Scotland with over 200 organisations and individuals holding events each year.
The Festival of British Archaeology and Scottish Archaeology Month work towards the same goal of encouraging greater understanding of and participation in archaeology. Together, their extensive and wide reaching programmes allow thousands of people to discover the archaeological heritage of the UK and help to champion the importance of the UK’s heritage.
Due to the very different timings of these two complementary events, the CBA has in the past invited organisations in Scotland to participate in its UK-wide event, and continues to do so; it is recognised that larger organisations potentially have the resources to support both the Festival and SAM and may wish to do so. The CBA does not approach the smaller local groups and societies that participate in SAM, as it is appreciated that these groups may only have the resources to be able to support one such event each year, and in such an event, SAM is the primary event for Scottish organisations. However, any organisation wishing to participate in the Festival of British Archaeology is welcome to do so.

So... where - ever you are - get involved... I will be doing Scottish Archaeology Month Events. And as the CBA say, although I am welcome to get invovled in teh Festival, I will be concentrating on September... I have limited resources, jsut as those in England and Wales will have I would doubt they would put on two events a year...

So tell me Unit... are you doing anything this year?