» Skip to content

Archaeology
Home » Archaeology

Archaeology

Shetland is a Treasure Trove of archaeology, with over 8000 sites recorded in the Sites and Monuments Record.

Clickimin Broch Clickimin BrochZoomShetland Amenity Trust provides a county archaeology service on behalf of Shetland Islands Council, employing an Archaeologist, and Assistant Archaeologist. 

The Strategic aims of The Trust’s Archaeology Section are to:

  • Curate Shetland’s archaeology for the benefit of the public;
  • Develop Shetland’s archaeology as a resource for educational purposes and for the enjoyment of the public; and
  • Develop Old Scatness Broch and Iron Age Village into a world class visitor attraction.

We rely on the generous support of our funders and supporters to continue our work on behalf of Shetland.  Everything we do is about caring for Shetland's outstanding natural and cultural heritage on behalf of the community and for future generations. . Donations are welcomed and are essential to our work.


Key tasks of this section include establishing and maintaining the Shetland Sites and Monuments Record, in addition to providing archaeological advice to support the Planning Service’s statutory development planning, and development management functions. The Archaeologist is responsible for securing the protection of sites, in support of the Council’s statutory duties.

Scord o Brouster Scord o BrousterZoom
As a core function, and in line with Shetland Amenity Trust's overall strategic objectives, the Archaeology Team promote the development of Shetland’s archaeological resources through excavation, investigation, interpretation and promotion.