Publications

Calanais Survey and Excavation, 1979-88

The full report on excavations at the stone ring and alignments at Calanais in the Western Isles. The digs took place between 1980 and 1986 in advance of repairs to the ground, much worn by visitors.

Edinburgh Castle Names

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research Investigating into the origins of names within Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh Castle Research: The Stone of Destiny

Updating the Scholarship

A research report that considers recent scholarship on the Stone of Destiny and attempts to identify and address gaps in our understanding of the significance.

Edinburgh Castle in the Modern Era: Presenting Meanings

Edinburgh Castle Research

The development of Edinburgh Castle as a visitor attraction

Edinburgh Castle's Role as a Gun House

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research report on the castle’s role as a gun house.

Prehistoric Rock Art in Scotland

This booklet aims to widen understanding and appreciation of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland. Rock art forms some of the most prolific, fascinating, and inspiring fragments ofScotland’s ancient past.

Skaill Farm, Westness, Orkney

A Measured Survey of a 19th Century Farmstead

Report on the measured survey of Skaill Farm in 2017-18

Stirling Castle Palace Research Reports

Interpretation of the Exterior Sculpture and The Identification and Interpretation of the Stirling Heads

Research on the exterior stone sculpture of Stirling Castle Palace and the carved wooden roundels known as the Stirling Heads.

The Early-Medieval Texts

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research investigating the early source material relating to Edinburgh Castle

The Medieval Documents

Edinburgh Castle Research

Research investigating the early source material relating to Edinburgh Castle.

The Tournaments

Edinburgh Castle Research

New research into tournaments held in Edinburgh

The dolls of Mary Queen of Scots

Edinburgh Castle Research

New research into Mary Queen of Scots belonging’s in Edinburgh Castle and their significance