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A new special exhibition exploring the rock art of Kilmartin Glen. Rock Art: Archaeology and Community brings together recent discoveries from excavations that reveal how these ancient carvings were made—and what they may have meant to the people who created them over 4,000 years ago.
The Calanais Standing Stones are a national icon and are the most visited destination in the Outer Hebrides. In July, the new visitor centre will open offering visitors an engaging experience. It brings to life over 5,000 years of history.
Dr Aaron Watson has joined Kilmartin Museum as a Project Manager and Researcher.
Earlier in the year, Aaron Watson was interviewed at an archaeological site in western Scotland for the first episode in the new series of BBC TV’s Grand Tours of Scotland’s Lochs, which was broadcast this week.
The wait is over… Kilmartin Museum has received a confirmed grant of £3.2 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) bringing their total fundraising close to the £6.7million target.
This May and June, Aaron Watson has been working with with two media companies on film projects in Argyll, Orkney and Wiltshire.