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FULLY BOOKED Geophysical Survey at Sprouston

FULLY BOOKED Join AOC Archaeology Group’s geophysics team for an intro to geophysical survey at Sprouston investigating prehistoric through to early medieval activity, as part of Uncovering the Tweed. We will be investigating the context of a series of cropmarks depicting activity from prehistory to present. Meet for an introduction to resistivity survey technique, then […]

FULLY BOOKED Geophysical Survey near Roxburgh Castle

Join AOC Archaeology Group’s geophysical survey team for an intro to geophysical survey near Roxburgh Castle as part of Uncovering the Tweed, investigating the medieval settlement and structures. Meet for an introduction to resistivity survey technique, then take part in data collection from 10am to 2pm. Access: There is parking near site and participants should […]

FULLY BOOKED Towers of the Tweed: Wallace’s Tower, Roxburgh

FULLY BOOKED As part of the programme of events for Uncovering the Tweed, AOC Archaeology Group will be holding a skills training day at Wallace’s Tower, Roxburgh. The site visit will focus on using records of the site to better understand the historic tower. Volunteers will undertake recording which will include written records, detailed photography […]

Tree planting volunteers needed!

Borders Forest Trust’s 2025/26 planting season is now underway! Borders Forest Trust is aiming to plant another 20,000 trees in the next planting season – including 15,000 funded by Destination Tweed – and they need your help! Come prepared with sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for the great outdoors and changing weather. 🚌 The Wild […]

FULLY BOOKED Lithics Workshop

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 Excavations at Adie’s Brae, 20 April-1 May

FULLY BOOKED Building on the results of work at the same site in October 2024, join AOC Archaeology Group in returning to Adie’s Brae to uncover more of the story! Previous work confirmed that the site is indeed a scooped settlement dating to the Iron Age, with the remains of at least two roundhouses within […]