About us

Prehistoric archaeology was initially taught at Edinburgh over a hundred years ago, and in 1927 Gordon Childe became the first professor of the subject. Today Archaeology has a dozen teaching staff, with a wide portfolio of interests.

Read about our current aims, research projects and areas of interest.

The tradition of studying archaeology at Edinburgh University dates back over a hundred years.

Looking for someone with a particular area of expertise, or just want to put a name to a face?

Contact details for the Archaeology Office and student advisers.