ARCHAEOLOGY - SCOTLAND, IRELAND & ENGLAND

Headland Archaeology, established in 1996, is a wholly commercial company and one of the largest archaeology firms in Europe supplying services to the UK and Ireland.  We have offices in Edinburgh, Cork, Hereford, Galway and Glasgow.

Although Headland specialises in larger infrastructure and renewables projects, we also offer a comprehensive range of archaeological services, including specialist areas, to a broad spectrum of clients. We know what we are good at and are able to translate this into a client-focused approach, minimizing risk, enabling development, delivering products on time and to budget. 

It is possible to balance culture and commerce: we think it is essential

LATEST NEWS:

July 2010 - Archaeology of Inchmarnock research project short-listed for British Archaeology 2010 award. Headland’s work on the recently published Inchmarnock Research Project has been short-listed at the 2010 British Archaeology Awards in the category of ‘Best Archaeological Project’.  The project, directed by Dr Chris Lowe, was undertaken over the period 1999 – 2006 and published in 2008 in the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Monograph series. Read more>>

Mar 2010 - Headland wins prestigious award We are delighted to announce that Headland Archaeology were winners at the Construction News Specialists Awards 2010 in the ‘Site Preparations & Services’ category. The winners of the Specialists Awards, supported by the NSCC, were announced on Thursday 4th March to celebrate the finest specialist contractors and construction projects today. The awards, hosted by stand up comedian Rufus Hound, were presented at the prestigious Hilton Hotel, on London's Park Lane. Attended by over 600 leaders in specialist contracting in the construction industry, these awards brought together the key players in the industry and the ones to watch. www.specialistsawards.com

Feb 2010 - 'Building Scotland' conference Headland Archaeology's Tim Holden will be speaking at the 'Building Scotland' conference held on the 3rd and 4th March at The Assembly Rooms, The Mound, Edinburgh. For more information download the pdf here: http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/buildingscotlandregistration.pdf

Jan 2010 - Headland UK opens new office in England. We are pleased to announce that Headland Archaeology Ltd has just completed the acquisition of Archaeological Investigations Ltd (Hereford). Read more>>

Jan 2010 - Headland Archaeology's Cork office have won a new road project worth 1.5 million Euros. The work will be part of the New Ross Bypass and illustrates Headland's continuing expertise in undertaking major road schemes, from testing right through to post-excavation and publication. Read more>>