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Inverclyde Council to withdraw funding from the West of Scotland Archaeology Service

Inverclyde Council is about to withdraw from a service-level agreement providing funds to the West of Scotland Archaeology Service. IfA has written to the Leader of Inverclyde Council urging the Council to reconsider this decision and pointing out the risks to the historic environment if archaeological services are no longer in place to enable the Council to discharge its obligations.

Click here to read IfA's letter to the Leader of Inverclyde Council

Community Archaeology Bursary Placements Applications now open

Do you want to develop your career in archaeology?

Are you interested in working directly with a wide range of communities?

The Community Archaeology Bursary Placements (CATPs) are aimed specifically at providing training to individuals who already have a good working knowledge of archaeological theory and techniques and who are keen to develop their skills for utilisation in their future career to enhance relationships between the archaeological profession and a wide range of communities.