Staff


Scottish Archaeology Month at Holyrood ©ArcScot

Staff Contacts

Eila Macqueen, Director

Eila's background is in the museums sector, having worked in Glasgow, Caithness, Argyll and Northern Ireland advising local museums and gaining experience of working with voluntary groups, collections management and managing change. As Director of ArcScot, she is responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation and for liaison with a wide range of interests including local and national government to advocate the needs of archaeology and the historic environment. For more information contact: director@archaeologyscotland.org.uk

 

 

Tina Smith Administration & Membership Officer

 

Tina is the first point of contact between Archaeology Scotland and the public.  She is responsible for the Arc Scot membership, handling enquiries for membership application, maintaining the membership database, co-ordinating the distribution of ArcScot publications and for liaison with our individual and affiliated members. For general enquiries and information about Archaeology Scotland membership contact: admin@archaeologyscotland.org.uk

 

Dr Mags McCartney, Scottish Archaeology Month Co-ordinator

Mags is responsible for the management and development of Scottish Archaeology Month, Archaeology Scotland's flagship public initiative. For further information contact: m.mccartney@archaeologyscotland.org.uk

 

Ruth Bordoli, Outreach Officer

Ruth is responsible for Archaeology Scotland’s Volunteer Outreach Project.  This project is a new initiative offering free archaeology workshops to mainstream schools, special schools and community groups in Midlothian with the help of a team of trained volunteers. For more information on the Volunteer Outreach Project contact: outreach@archaeologyscotland.org.uk

 

Rebecca Boyde, YAC Officer (Scotland)

Rebecca is responsible for the co-ordination of the Young Archaeologists' Club Scottish Network. She provides advice and support for Branches, develops resources, visits Branches, runs workshops, and encourages young people and adult volunteers to become involved in YAC.  She is also responsible for keeping up to date with all matters relating to child protection policy and law, ensuring that the Scottish Network is compliant with current legislation.  For more information about the Young Archaeologists’ Club in Scotland, contact: R.Boyde@archaeologyscotland.org.uk

 

Phil Richardson, Adopt-a-Monument Officer

Phil is responsible for Archaeology Scotland’s Adopt-a-Monument Scheme.  The scheme provides practical advice, training and support for volunteer-led projects, which improve the condition and understanding of archaeological sites. He is currently planning the re-launch of the scheme and is interested in hearing from any interested group or society. For more information on the Adopt-a-Monument Scheme please contact: p.richardson@archaeologyscotland.org.uk

 

Jonathan Wordsworth, Rural Landuse Adviser

 

Jonathan works with the farming and crofting communities, Agricultural Advisers, land managers, relevant Government bodies and Non Governmental Organisations to promote enhanced understanding of archaeology in the rural context. For more information on archaeology in the rural environment contact: rural@archaeologyscotland.org.uk

 

Dr Paula Milburn, Bibliographic Enhancement Officer

Paula has a background in environmental archaeology and has over 10 years experience of working in the commercial field as a palaeoenvironmental consultant.   She works with information received for Archaeology Scotland's journal, Discovery and Excavation in Scotland (DES), from its initial receipt through to its transfer onto the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) electronic public access database, CANMORE. She is also responsible for verifying data received at RCAHMS via the Online Access to the Index of Archaeological Investigations (OASIS) and for the transferring of data from grey literature reports received from the archaeological community onto CANMORE. For more information about Discovery and Excavation in Scotland contact: paula.milburn@rcahms.gov.uk

 

Benedictor Manyathelo, Finance Administrator

Benedictor is responsible for the day-to-day financial management of the organisation. For more information contact: finance@archaeologyscotland.org.uk