FULLY BOOKED As part of the programme of events for the Uncovering the Tweed project, AOC Archaeology Group will be holding a site visit to Whytbank Tower. The site visit will include discussion about the tower houses and peel towers of the region in general and how we would go about recording these buildings and […]

FULLY BOOKED As part of the programme of events for the Uncovering the Tweed project, AOC Archaeology Group will be holding site visits to Torwoodlee Tower, near Galashiels, and Fisher’s Tower, in Darnick. The site visits will include discussion about the tower houses and peel towers of the region in general and how we would […]

FULLY BOOKED Join the Uncovering the Tweed team for an introduction to geophysical survey at Drumelzier Haugh. The session will involve an introduction to geophysics and training on how to use the resistivity equipment to survey the area around a medieval hoard findspot, to help add to what is currently known about the context of […]

FULLY BOOKED Join the Uncovering the Tweed geophysical survey team for an introduction to resistivity survey at the recently identified Fairnilee moated enclosure. Meet for an introduction to the survey technique, then take part in data collection from 10am to 1pm. Access: There is parking on site and participants should come prepared to walk over a […]

FULLY BOOKED Part of Uncovering the Tweed: Join AOC Archaeology for an engaging, hands-on workshop that explores the fascinating world of prehistoric stone technology, part of our Prehistoric Lives theme within the Uncovering the Tweed project. Whether you’re a seasoned field-walker, a passionate prehistorian, or just starting your journey with lithics, this workshop offers something […]

FULLY BOOKED There are more than 40 towers known along the Tweed corridor. Towers of the Tweed, one of the research themes of Uncovering the Tweed, will investigate and visit several of them to explore stories around particular tower house sites. Elements of the sites will be recorded digitally using photogrammetry and laser scanning, with […]