Fragments of the Altar Stone are geologically different from the others at Stonehenge, but similar to those found hundreds of miles away, according to new research. reading time 3 minutes Stonehenge ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Despite their ancient age, the UK's most famous archaeological treasures keep revealing new secrets, from recently unearthed dinosaur ...

Sifting through the dark brown soil of southwestern Scotland, archaeologists unearthed a “rare” and “visually striking” Roman artifact. The small item — possibly buried as an offering 1,800 years ago ...

During a dig at Burghead fort in Scotland, a volunteer spent weeks digging with no finds. That all changed after 30 days of searching when John Ralph discovered a Pictish ring at the site. "The dig ...

Archaeologists announced the discovery of a medieval castle on Islay island in Scotland that served as a power seat for the Lordship of the Isles kingdom.

The remains of more than 2,200 people are held in the national collection with the bones representing human activity over more than 8,000 years. Stories of Scotland’s ancient people will be secured ...

Artifacts spanning thousands of years have been uncovered during work on a new golf course in the Scottish Highlands. Traces of ancient dwellings, a ceremonial circle and a wheel which belonged to a ...

The fossil of a new species of Jurassic reptile, understood to be an ancient ancestor to lizards and snakes, has been discovered on the Isle of Skye. An international team of researchers, which ...

Archaeologists found the ruins of an Iron Age settlement with a “rare” ancient Roman brooch buried underneath, possibly as an offering. Photo from GUARD Archaeology Sifting through the dark brown soil ...