Archaeology Service

Welcome to The Archaeology Service for Aberdeenshire, Moray and Angus. We are a small team of archaeologists located within Aberdeenshire Council's Planning and Environmental Services, based in Aberdeen.

The Archaeology Service has the job of locating, evaluating, safeguarding, and explaining all known archaeological sites within this area.

 

Search our online databases

These online summary versions of the Aberdeenshire SMR, Angus SMR and the Moray SMR databases have over 30,000 records that can be searched by you. The sites recorded vary from well-known and regularly visited ones such as stone circles to less obvious landscape features such as cropmarks.

Learn about our Historic Kirkyards

Aberdeenshire has over 150 historic kirkyards which provide a fascinating collection of memorials and tombs. A comprehensive programme of maintenance and repair has been adopted to preserve these kirkyards for future generations. Learn about this major project, download leaflets and even purchase postcards.

Apply for grants under the Banff Townscape Heritage Initiative

The Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is the Heritage Lottery Fund's grant giving programme for the repair and regeneration of the historic environment in towns and cities throughout the UK. Learn about how this project is being implemented in Banff, and how you can get involved.

Contact

Archaeology Service,
Aberdeenshire Council,
Woodhill House,
Westburn Road,
Aberdeen.
AB16 5GB.
Tel: +44 (0)1224 664723
Fax: +44 (0)1224 664679
Email: archaeology@aberdeenshire.gov.uk