Welcome

From traces of prehistoric hunters .....
.... to the remains of Second World War defences.

The past is out there!

If you would like to explore the rich archaeological heritage of Tweeddale or learn more about archaeology in general, please come along to one of our regular meetings.

News

Programme of lectures for 2024/2025

Our programme for the 2024-25 session has been progressing well, subject to confirmation from our final speaker. You can see the dates of our forthcoming meetings here and on the meetings page. All the talks are at our usual venue in St Joseph’s Neighbourhood Centre, apart from December’s which is in the Eastgate Theatre.

Bronze Age hoard discovered near Peebles

On June the 21st, an amateur metal detectorist, Mariusz Stepien, was prospecting with friends on farmland west of Peebles when he uncovered a bronze object buried at a depth of around half a metre ...more...

 

The Archaeology and History of Haylodge Park

Peebles Archaeological Society is proud to announce its latest publication, a short booklet introducing visitors to the main points of archaeological and historical interest in Peebles' Hay Lodge Park, and its immediate surroundings. ...more...