Current Archaeology Research Award Nomination

GUARD Archaeology’s work in bringing two Scottish Bronze Age Hoards to light has been nominated for Current Archaeology’s Research Project of the Year Award 2026.

Ancient Bronze Age mystery unearthed in the hills of south-west Scotland

Newly published research by GUARD Archaeology has revealed a mysterious mass burial event in the Nithsdale hills some 3,300 years ago.

Poison disguised as a flower

Some interesting botanical remains were recovered from our excavations undertaken in advance of the Edinburgh Trams extension to Newhaven. Seeds of henbane and one seed of hemlock were found during the works in few midden deposits along with uncarbonised seeds of food plants including fig, wild strawberry and grape seeds.

Parasites of medieval Leith

Is there anything scarier than tiny creepy worm-like creatures growing inside your body unbeknownst to you? For this Hallowe'en we will be discussing parasites…