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Archaeology in Action - Skills Programme and Work Experience

Work Experience and Placements Provided by ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND

Are you curious about the past and want to learn new skills? 


Looking to try something new and gain work experience? 

 

  • 6-week skills development programme for young people
  • Develop the skills used by archaeologists to explore the past
  • Feel more confident with reading, writing and numbers
  • Gain valuable workplace experience to boost your CV 


Archaeology in Action will provide training in archaeological techniques, there is no experience necessary. Through hands-on learning in a supportive environment, develop and build transferable skills for learning, life and work. Gain confidence and knowledge while trying new things and applying your interests, skills and learning to a real world context. Archaeology in Action is tailored to meet the needs of participants.

 

  • Every Tuesday and Thursday (11 November - 11 December 2025), 10am-2pm*
    *Dates and times can be flexible.


Get in touch today to book your place on the programme, or to join us for a taster session.

 

Email: education@archaeologyscotland.org.uk 

 

Contact ARCHAEOLOGY SCOTLAND to find out more

Offer details

Open date

11th November - 18th December 2025 (10:00 - 14:00)

Location

At our location

Venue location

Newbattle Abbey College

Newbattle Road

Dalkeith

EH22 3LL

Related industries

Construction and built environment

Creative

Digital technologies

Tourism

Education

Learning

Action

Audience

Not in education (16-24 year old)

Available to

Midlothian

East Lothian

Edinburgh (City of)