Research

Dun Carloway and Iron Age architectural traditions in the Outer Hebrides

Calanais Conversations, Episode 10

Professor Emeritus Dennis Harding, formerly of the University of Edinburgh, established the Callanish Archaeological Research Centre (CARC) at the Calanais Farmhouse near the standing stones in 1985.

Calanais Conversations, Episode 9

Astrophysicist Roberto Trotta shares insights from his book ‘Starborn’ and his star gazing experiences at Calanais.

Calanais Conversations, Episode 8

Sue Clutterbuck& Peter Vallance spent many years involved with the archaeology and mythology surrounding Calanais, working over a 20-year period alongside the late Margaret Curtis.

Calanais Conversations, Episode 7

Dr Rebecca Rennell and Dr Emily Gal, archaeologists at the University of the Highlands & Islands Archaeology Institute, talk with the Prehistory Guys about their work on the archaeology of the Outer Hebrides.

Calanais Conversations, Episode 6

In this Calanais Conversation, The Prehistory Guys talk with Gerald Ponting. In the 1970s and 1980s, Gerald and Margaret Ponting (later Margaret Curtis, who died in 2022) carried out groundbreaking research at Calanais.

Calanais Conversations, Episode 5

New light on a ceremonial landscape. Lecture by Alison Sheridan, research associate National Museums Scotland.

Calanais Conversations, Episode 4

The Prehistory Guys have returned with another episode of Calanais Conversations with Dr Melanie Johnson! Melanie is a specialist in prehistoric pottery.

Calanais Conversations, Episode 3

Dr Jo Hambly works for the SCAPE Trust who work with the public on the archaeology, history and past environments of the coastal zone of Scotland.