Bedrule Castle: Excavation Field School 2026
2026 season ended, check back for 2027. This listing is kept for reference. Dates and costs below are from the 2026 season; the project may run again with new details.
HARP, in association with Archaeology Scotland, will be running a two-week excavation field school from Saturday 8 th to Thursday 20 th August at the site of Bedrule Castle in the Scottish Borders. This field school is intended for those who have no prior experience with archaeological excavations, as full training will be provided, but we also gladly welcome those who have previous archaeological experience and are looking to increase their skill set and broaden their excavation experience. Wor
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Region | F948+X2 Hawick, Uk |
| Period | Medieval, Post-Medieval |
| Dates / season | August 8, 2026 to August 20, 2026 |
| Status | Listed on AFOB |
| Type | Field School |
| Application deadline | May 31, 2026 |
| Cost | Students £1,095 with accommodation and meals, or £645 without (per AFOB). Optional training manual £40. |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Academic credit | No formal credit offered but participants have the opportunity to complete a training manual/portfolio which can be used as evidence towards credit. |
| Accommodation | For those selecting project accommodation it will be provided in holiday cottages in Melrose where twin rooms will be provided. The holiday cottages are a short walk into Melrose, which has shops, bars and restaurants. Meals are prepared communally on all working days, by participants. |
| Last checked | 2026-10-26 |
Details are copied from the source listing and may change. Always confirm cost, dates and accommodation with the project director.