Roman Antonine Wall Fortlet discovered in back gardens of Bearsden

Newly published research by GUARD Archaeology has revealed how a hitherto unknown Antonine Wall Roman fortlet was discovered beneath the back gardens of Bearsden.

Current Archaeology Research Award Nomination

GUARD Archaeology’s work in bringing two Scottish Bronze Age Hoards to light has been nominated for Current Archaeology’s Research Project of the Year Award 2026.

Ancient Bronze Age mystery unearthed in the hills of south-west Scotland

Newly published research by GUARD Archaeology has revealed a mysterious mass burial event in the Nithsdale hills some 3,300 years ago.

Poison disguised as a flower

Some interesting botanical remains were recovered from our excavations undertaken in advance of the Edinburgh Trams extension to Newhaven. Seeds of henbane and one seed of hemlock were found during the works in few midden deposits along with uncarbonised seeds of food plants including fig, wild strawberry and grape seeds.