The Scottish Archeology Summer kicks off with the call for volunteers

The secrets of the Glencoe township lost during the Highlands reclamation, an ancient Orkney settlement and one of Scotland's oldest castles will all be explored at an archaeological festival this summer.

Members of the public will be invited to join excavations or observe experts as they roam the sands of time to uncover the mysteries of a bygone era.

From the first day of summer, the Scotland Digs 2024 campaign will celebrate the country's leading archeology and raise awareness of Scotland's links with other parts of the world with this year's theme 'International Connections'.

The national campaign, coordinated by Dig ...