About SAF
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“…an opportunity to hear, discuss and assess some of the important new discoveries and reinterpretations of material, either published or unpublished as yet, by all those working in the archaeological discipline in Scotland.” (SAF, 1969)
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Scottish Archeological Forum (SAF), established in 1969, acts as a platform for all spheres of Scottish archaeology, facilitating conversation on the key issues and opportunities in the field today, and exploring advancements in theory and practice. Through the promotion of archaeology in Scotland, we aim to inspire collaboration and knowledge exchange to help shape a vibrant future for Scottish archaeology. We are committed to engaging with wider archaeological audiences and strive to create a Scottish archaeological community that is open and welcoming to all.
Our objectives:
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Organise conferences every two years on themes relevant to Scottish archaeology today, with accessibility as a core consideration.
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Organise workshops in our non-conference years, to facilitate conversations about Scottish archaeology using less traditional formats.
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Fundraise to support our events, striving to keep them as affordable as possible.
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Maintain a friendly and open online presence.
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SAF is currently run by a committee of postgraduate and early career archaeologists.
Conference organisation is handled by a sub-committee of members.
An upcoming conference is in planning for 2027.
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In the past, conference themes have included topics as diverse as nationalism and archaeology, medieval or later rural settlement, and industrial archaeology.
More recent conference proceedings have been published as edited volumes.
List of earlier proceedings from 1961-1981 is available here with a view to being digitised and made accessible via this website in the near future.
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To find out more about SAF, contact us here.
To join our mailing list, simply fill out the form on our website’s home page.