Lorn Archaeological & Historical Society

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27/04/2026

📣New Exhibition! Rock Art: Archaeology and Community

New Exhibition at Kilmartin Museum Reveals Discoveries from Prehistoric Rock Art Excavations.

Kilmartin Museum announces a new temporary exhibition, Rock Art: Archaeology and Community, opening on Sunday 19 April 2026. The exhibition presents the results of archaeological excavations at prehistoric rock art sites in Kilmartin Glen - one of the most significant landscapes for rock art in Britain.

In 2023, archaeologists from Kilmartin Museum and Archaeology Scotland undertook excavations at three rock art panels at Carnasserie Farm in Kilmartin Glen. A distinctive feature of the project was its strong community focus. More than forty volunteers, many from the local area, took part in the excavations, alongside school groups and students.

Co-curated by Dr Aaron Watson and Dr Sharon Webb, the exhibition explores how and why these enigmatic carvings were created between 5,000 and 4,000 years ago. Visitors are invited to consider how these ancient markings may have shaped prehistoric people’s experiences of place, and how they continue to resonate today. Artefacts uncovered during the excavations, some of which date to around 4,500–4,200 years ago, will be on display. These discoveries offer new insights into the technologies, practices, and beliefs of the Neolithic and Bronze Age communities who created rock art in Kilmartin Glen.

👉 Find out more here: https://www.kilmartin.org/rock-art-archaeology-and-community

27/04/2026

Neolithic "chewing gum" provides fascinating DNA evidence

1 like. "Chewing Gum: Older and weirder than you'd think!"

16/04/2026

Today marks 280 years since the Battle of Culloden ⚔️

The battle itself lasted less than an hour, but its repercussions - the end of the Jacobite movement, the dismantling of clan systems and the repression of Highland culture - were significant and enduring.

Culloden Battlefield NTS have been running a programme of anniversary events throughout the week, with a memorial service and talks set for Saturday 18th - check out their page for more details.

The 1745 Muster Roll for the Jacobite army lists 120 men from Glencoe who fought for Bonnie Prince Charlie. One of those men was James MacDonald - son of John MacDonald, 13th Chief of Glencoe, and grandson of Alasdair Ruadh "MacIain" MacDonald, 12th Chief of Glencoe who was murdered during the infamous Massacre of Glencoe in 1692.

James survived the Battle of Culloden, but later surrendered to government troops. This cockade is said to have belonged to him.

If you'd like to help us protect artefacts like this and support our Redevelopment project, you can "adopt" this object here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/glencoefolkmuseum-jacobitecockade

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16/04/2026

Archaeology day Lismore May 9th

Website link to the Archaeology day https://www.lismoregaelicheritagecentre.org/archaeology-day-9-may-2026/

16/04/2026

Tony Pollard twitter feed
On the 280th anniversary of Culloden we are pleased to release the first longer video on The Wars Beneath Our Feet.

3 likes, 2 comments. "What Really Happened on Britain’s Last Battlefield? | Tony Pollard"