Publications

The Society is an independent publisher of research in Scottish history and archaeology. Our publishing activity dates back more than 230 years: the first volume of the Society’s transactions, Archaeologia Scotica, was published in 1792. We follow in the tradition today by producing research papers, reports and books written by leading experts on Scotland’s past.

The Society began publishing its annual journal, Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland,  in 1851. Originally showing what went on in the Society’s meetings, the journal is now open for publication to the wider research community. Each volume presents the results, interpretations and discoveries that further the understanding of Scotland’s history and archaeology.

In 2000, the Society established Scottish Archaeological Internet Reports, an open access peer-reviewed journal of excavations and large-scale surveys conducted in Scotland.

Alongside journals, the Society publishes award-winning books. Our titles are available in print and can be purchased in the online shop. We also offer a range of open access e-books that are free to read.