Contemporary British History seminar @cont-brit-hist.bsky.social The account for the Contemporary British History seminar at @ihr.bsky.social
Fortnightly seminars, alternating between in-person and online. Follow us for details of our programme and other related talks and events that may be of interest.
Time Team @timeteam.bsky.social The official Time Team! The future of the past!
https://linkin.bio/timeteamofficial
#TimeTeam #Archaeology
The Castle Studies Trust @castlestudies.bsky.social The Castle Studies Trust is a UK based charity founded in July 2012 with the aim of increasing knowledge of castles in the UK and abroad.
Northern Environmental History Network @northernenvhistory.bsky.social A network bringing together postgrads and ECR scholars from universities in northern England and Scotland working in the field of environmental history.
Scottish History @scottishhistory.org Online publication covering Scottish history, heritage and archaeology. Featuring articles, reviews, latest book releases, places to visit, events and more. Published in Ayrshire. Editor: @neilritchie.bsky.social
Peeblesshire Archaeological Society @peeblesarchsoc.bsky.social Stimulating interest in the history and archaeology of Tweeddale in the Scottish Borders since 1994.
Research in Action on Church Heritage @churchheritage.bsky.social Prioritising need and creating momentum to tackle an urgent challenge for the nation | A @socantscot.bsky.social and @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social project | Supported by #NationalLottery #HeritageFund and the Pilgrim Trust
Scotland's Churches Trust @scotchurchestrust.bsky.social Celebrating Scotland's rich culture and built heritage since 1978. We preserve, promote and protect Scotland's unique assemblage of ecclesiastical buildings.
https://www.scotlandschurchestrust.org.uk/
Scottish Council on Archives @scotsarchives.bsky.social We provide leadership for the archives and records management sector in Scotland. Lead. Inform. Inspire.
Website: https://www.scottisharchives.org.uk/
Archives and Records Association UK and Ireland @araukie.bsky.social The membership body for recordkeeping professionals in the UK & Ireland.
Posts are by Deborah Mason, Head of Communications for ARA. You can reach her on deborah.mason@archives.org.uk (quicker than a DM).
Find our more about ARA here www.archives.org.uk
Past and Present @pastpresentsoc.bsky.social The Past and Present Society: making cutting edge social history accessible since 1952. Our journal Past & Present is published by Oxford University Press.
https://academic.oup.com/past
The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social We mobilise the humanities and social sciences to understand the world and shape a brighter future.
Museums Association @museumsassociation.org Membership organisation and network for everyone working in museums and heritage 🤝 based in the UK 📍 museumsassociation.org
Institute of Historical Research @ihr.bsky.social The Institute of Historical Research is the UK’s national home for history. Supporting historians with digital resources, library, seminars & training
https://www.history.ac.uk/ Part of @sasnews.bsky.social
Royal Historical Society @royalhistsoc.org The Royal Historical Society is the UK's foremost society promoting the scholarly and professional study of the past. Our membership is an international community of 7000+ historians - please join us: https://royalhistsoc.org/
1722 Waggonway Project @1722waggonway.bsky.social Community project celebrating Scotland’s first railway through research, archaeology and reconstruction.
www.1722waggonway.co.uk
National Trust for Scotland @n-t-s.bsky.social We think places that make people smile are worth caring for – support our charity so we can keep sharing them with everyone, #ForTheLoveOfScotland https://www.nts.org.uk/
Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba @ainmean-aite.bsky.social Ainmean-Àite na h-Alba ~ Gaelic Place-names of Scotland is the national advisory partnership for Gaelic place-names in Scotland with support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
For more information, please visit our bilingual website: https://www.ainmean-aite.scot/
Archaeology Shetland @archshet.bsky.social We are a community group dedicated to the exploration and celebration of Shetland's rich heritage. www.archaeologyshetland.org
The Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland @snsbi.bsky.social The Society for Name Studies in Britain and Ireland. Follow us for updates on events, publications and other name-related news. https://www.snsbi.org.uk/index.html
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Museum @argyllsmuseum.bsky.social Based in Stirling Castle, we tell the stories of the people of one of Scotland's great Highland Regiments, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders.
Scottish Museums Federation @scottishmuseums.bsky.social Representing members of Scotland's cultural sector since the 1930s.
🏺 Museums
🎨 Galleries
📜 Archives
🏛️ Heritage sites
https://www.scottishmuseumsfederation.org.uk/
Scottish Maritime Museum @scotmaritimemuseum.bsky.social
NTS-Archaeology @nts-archaeology.bsky.social Exploring Scotland’s past through archaeology at National Trust for Scotland sites. Follow for updates on digs, discoveries, and history! #ForTheLoveOfScotland. Where we are and what we're doing.
Understanding King James VI & I Conference @kingjamesconf.bsky.social Conference to mark the Quatercentenary of King James VI&I's death
9-11 July 2025, Glasgow (Scotland)
https://understandingjames.wixsite.com/kingjamesconf
Make Your Mark in Volunteering @makeyourmarkvol.bsky.social We support everyone in Scotland to volunteer with history, culture and nature organisations.
Find an opportunity near you: makeyourmark.scot/for-volunteers/how-to-volunteer.
For resources & events for volunteer organisers, see @VolOrganisers.bsky.social
Scotland's Archaeology Strategy @scotarchstrat.bsky.social We want to live in a Scotland where archaeology is for everyone! https://archaeologystrategy.scot/
Dunkeld Community Archive and Chapter House Museum Trust @historicdunkeld.bsky.social Dunkeld Community Archive and Chapter House Museum.
Located at 12 The cross Dunkeld, PH8 0AN, Open mon-friday 10-3
Visit our website at www.historicdunkeld.org.uk
Built Environment Forum Scotland @thebefs.bsky.social BEFS informs, debates & advocates on opportunities & challenges facing Scotland's built environment. Historic Environment Scotland supported. 🔗 https://www.befs.org.uk
Monastic Archaeology Field School- Scotland @mafs-scot.bsky.social 4-week field school in archaeology, landscape, history, heritage 📍Lindores Abbey • 9 June to 4 July 2025 🏴
With Brandeis University, University of St Andrews, & Lindores Distillery, Newburgh Fife
https://linktr.ee/mafs.scotland
NorthLan Heritage @nlheritage.bsky.social Connecting you with North Lanarkshire's industrial & social heritage | Explore museum, archive & local studies collections | Visit our museums & search rooms
Scottish Industrial Heritage Society @scotindustria.bsky.social SIHS promotes the heritage of Scottish industry, past and present. Founded in 1984 by combining the Scottish Society for the Preservation of Historical Machinery and the Scottish Society for Industrial Archaeology. www.sihs.co.uk/
AtGF1988: After the Garden Festival @glasgowgardenfestival.org Recording the form, story and legacy of the 1988 Glasgow Garden Festival with LambLex, @GordonBarr.scot & @urbanprehistorian.bsky.social
(Pic J McDougall, CC 2.0)
http://www.glasgowgardenfestival.org
Crookston Castle @crookston.bsky.social The Friends of Crookston Castle help care for and celebrate Glasgow's only surviving medieval castle.
@eafsarch.bsky.social @eafsarch.bsky.social
🗒️ Saline & District Heritage Society @salineheritage.bsky.social History & Heritage of West Fife Villages
Speaker Events // Local Museum // Heritage Projects
🖱️ salinedistrictheritagesociety.wordpress.com
📧 salinedistrictheritage@gmail.com
Ness of Brodgar @nessofbrodgar.bsky.social Ongoing project investigating a monumental Neolithic complex in Orkney, Scotland.
www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk
CIfA Early Careers SIG @cifa-ec.bsky.social Here to support early career archaeologists and heritage professionals. Part of the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists.
St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney @stmagnuscathedral.bsky.social A twelfth-century cathedral built during Viking times in the beautiful Orkney Islands. https://www.orkneymuseums.co.uk/our-museums/st-magnus-cathedral/#:~:text=Welcome%20to%20St%20Magnus%20Cathedral&text=Built%20from%20local%20red%20and,of%20the%20Kingdom
The Society of Antiquaries of London @antiquaries.bsky.social In the heart of London, we are the centre of antiquarian learning, discovery & community. As a royal learned society, our Fellows have been inspiring scholarship, debate & research for over 300 years. Also own Kelmscott Manor, past home of William Morris.
Glasgow Women's Library @womenslibrary.bsky.social The only Accredited Museum in the UK dedicated to women’s history, with a lending library and innovative programmes of public events and learning opportunities
University of Aberdeen Collections @uoacollections.bsky.social News, Events, Exhibitions and a look at the extensive and varied collections cared for by the University of Aberdeen Collections.
uoacollections@abdn.ac.uk
www.abdn.ac.uk/collections
Scottish History Network @scothistnetwork.bsky.social
The Govan Stones @govanstones.bsky.social Stunning Viking-Age sculpture collection from the early medieval kingdom of Strathclyde, held in A-listed Govan Old ⏰️ OPEN 7 DAYS, 11am to 4pm 🎟 FREE entry!
Tayside & Fife Archaeological Committee @tafacarchaeology.bsky.social TAFAC is a Scottish archaeological body which holds a well-respected annual conference and publishes an online journal yearly. Our out-of-print journals and monographs are mostly available on our website www.tafac.org.uk
Jeff Sanders @jeffsanders.bsky.social Archaeologist • Head of Outreach at Society of Antiquaries of Scotland • Antiquary • Archaeogamer • All opinions my own • he/his
Helen Spencer @helspencer.bsky.social Head of Research at Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. PhD in archaeological glass science. Consultant in museum and heritage collections care. Trustee at Tarbat Discovery Centre.
Interested in all things #archaeology #museums #glass #Scotland #heritage
Council for British Archaeology @archaeologyuk.bsky.social We are a UK-wide educational charity that helps champion and promote participation in archaeology. We run the Young Archaeologists’ Clubs and the annual Festival of Archaeology. Join us to help shape the future of archaeology.
https://www.archaeologyuk.org
NPicts @northernpicts.bsky.social The bluesky social media channel for the University of Aberdeen Northern Picts project @northernpicts on Facebook
All things Pictish/early medieval/Aberdeen/Scotland/Archaeology/Hilforts/Digital
Archaeology Scotland @archscot.bsky.social Inspiring people to discover, explore, care for and enjoy Scotland's archaeological heritage! We are an independent charity: https://www.archaeologyscotland.org.uk
Scottish Society for Northern Studies @northernstudies.bsky.social The Scottish Society for Northern Studies (SSNS) was founded in 1968 to explore the inter-relationships between the Scandinavian, Celtic, and Scottish cultures.
https://ssns.org.uk
@orkneyarchaeology.bsky.social @orkneyarchaeology.bsky.social Charity set up to support and promote archaeology in and across Orkney.
UHI Archaeology Institute @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social The UHI Archaeology Institute, a hub for world-class research, teaching, and professional consultancy. Part of the UHI
https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/archaeology-institute/ | https://archaeologyorkney.com
Archaeology Data Service @ads-update.bsky.social The Archaeology Data Service supports research, learning and teaching with high quality and dependable #digital resources and #digital #preservation for #archaeology and heritage 💾💻🏺
Based in the Department of Archaeology, University of York, UK.
Edinburgh Archaeology @edinburgharchaeo.bsky.social This is the official Bluesky account for the Department of Archaeology part of the School of History, Classics & Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh. https://hca.ed.ac.uk/archaeology
National Museums Scotland @ntlmuseumsscot.bsky.social Stories from Scotland's national collections.
Explore our website: nms.ac.uk
The Prehistoric Society @prehistoricsociety.bsky.social Worldwide society for prehistoric archaeology, established 1935.
www.prehistoricsociety.org
Posts by Tess Machling (membership secretary)
South Glasgow Heritage & Environment Trust @sghetorg.bsky.social South Glasgow Heritage & Environment Trust (SGHET) https://linktr.ee/sghet - celebrating our histories and places for a #SustainableSouthside #Glasgow #Heritage
DMs don't reach us but our email is here https://sghet.com/contact/
SCAPE @coastarch.bsky.social SCAPE works with the public to research, investigate, interpret and promote the archaeology of Scotland’s coast. https://scapetrust.org/
The Pictish Arts Society @pictishartssociety.bsky.social Founded in 1988 to affirm the importance of Pictish culture in Scotland's past. Monthly lectures through winter and spring. Annual conference in October. Newsletter 3-4 times/year. Join us: www.thepictishartssociety.org.uk. (Posts by fortrenn.bsky.social)
Glasgow Building Preservation Trust @gbptrust.bsky.social GBPT is a charity that works to rescue, repair and restore historic buildings at risk across Glasgow. Established 1982. Organisers of @Glasgowdodf since 1990.
Department of Archaeology at the University of Aberdeen @uoa-archaeology.bsky.social This it the official Bluesky account for the archaeology department at the University of Aberdeen. Follow us to see what we are up to (or digging down into)
Current Archaeology @currentarchaeology.bsky.social The UK's favourite archaeology magazine. Tweets by Editor Carly and team.
Subscribe today: https://archaeology.co.uk/subscriptions
UHI Institute for Northern Studies @insuhi.bsky.social The UHI Institute for Northern Studies is a hub for world-class research and teaching on all aspects of the culture, heritage, and history of the Highlands and Islands, including their wider connections across the world.
LAMPS Edinburgh @lamps-edinburgh.bsky.social Late Antique & Medieval Postgraduate Society | Community promoting interdisciplinarity & fellowship among students | Run by University of Edinburgh students
Scottish Archaeological Forum @scotarchforum.bsky.social SAF was founded in 1969 to promote archaeological research in Scotland, and is currently run by postgraduate archaeologists from the University of Glasgow.
Museums Galleries Scotland @museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk We're the national development body for Scotland's museum sector, supporting museums and galleries through funding, advocacy, advice, and events. 🏛️
Bluesky @bsky.app official Bluesky account (check username👆)
Bugs, feature requests, feedback: support@bsky.app
ScARF @scarf-scot.bsky.social The Scottish Archaeological Research Framework at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. www.scarf.scot
Explore and contribute! #HESSupported
#archaeology #scotland #heritage #research
Dig It! @digitscotland.bsky.social Discover Scotland’s stories with ground-breaking archaeology news and events that are open to everyone | A @socantscot.bsky.social project | #HESsupported | #ScotArchStrat | Visit https://www.digitscotland.com/