Heritage and Archaeological Research Practice

28/09/2026

It has been 6 years since we were working at Jedburgh Abbey, monitoring repair works being undertaken by Borders Council. The archaeological works recorded some interesting finds (🦴☠️) that helped add to the story of the abbey and the development of the town in the 18th and 19th centuries. Results of the work can be found in reports on our website (link in bio) or through Society of Antiquaries of Scotland open access Scottish Historical and Archaeological Internet Reports Volume 107 (free to view or download online https://journals.socantscot.org/index.php/shair/issue/view/328)

The site looks quite different now to when the work was being carried out, and is a lovely place to visit. Why not see four yourself (and other sites in the Scottish Borders) on one of our archaeology tours (a few places still available for our November tour https://www.harparchaeology.co.uk/tours/archaeology-tour-in-the-scottish-borders) 🤠☀️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

31/08/2026

We only have 2 places left on our September in the Borders! Join us to dive into the of the region with Romans, Reivers and the Rough Wooing front and centre; take the first steps in investigating your ancestry, and have a go at ! Great people, great views, great food, what more could you want? 3 or 5 day options available, link in Bio 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤠

11/08/2026

Our busy summer continues as we are partnering with to deliver a and community engagement at the enigmatic Bedrule Castle as part of the Towers of Rule Project in the pop along to see us all in action on our site open day this Saturday 11am to 3pm. Parking available at the village church! 🤠☀️

24/06/2026

In our last post we asked what you thought Ethan and Alex might have found in their test pit? Turns out it was a cruik, the hook and chain that would hold pots above the hearth. There’s a fine example at the folk museum in Newtonmore. They didn’t find a brownie swinging on the hook, but maybe that’s what caused it to fall down in the first place! https://www.nms.ac.uk/discover-catalogue/scots-words-and-superstitions-in-household-objects

22/06/2026

We’ve been digging some test pits on our investigating a post medieval settlement near Amulree just off General Wade’s Crieff to Dalnacardoch military road. After the initial heavy work of deturfing and mattocking, the more delicate trowel work reveals different features and deposits to be meticulously measured and drawn, including some interesting objects! What do you think the Ethan and Alex have found in their test pit? 🤠

17/06/2026

Ever wondered what we get up to on our ? Keep an eye out over the next wee while and see what we’re up to in this summer. First up our field school in Perthshire! 🤠🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿☀️☔️🌈

13/06/2026

We’ve had a little break from our socials over the last couple of months, just spending time with family, doing little trips and working on our gardens, gearing up for the busy summer season ahead! But we’re back now and looking forward to welcoming participants to our various field schools and tours of the Scottish Borders! If you’ve booked on to one, we’ll see you soon! If you’re still looking for a new adventure, we have some spots still available on our tours in the autumn! Hope you’re out enjoying the sunshine!

28/04/2026

For any Homes in our group! 😊

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05/04/2026

Hope you’re all enjoying a lovely long weekend! Happy Easter from HARP!