Welcome to the first History Scotland issue of 2019, although I know that many of you will be reading this in the last few weeks of 2018. There have been some really interesting history and archaeology projects and events this year. A few that spring to mind are the ongoing excavations at Orkney, the opening of V&A Dundee, heritage events and activities connected to the Year of Young People, and last but not least, the launch of the History Scotland lectures – with our next event due to be announced in the coming weeks.
As usual we’ve been busy sourcing and commissioning history and archaeology content for future issues of the magazine and there is lots to look forward to, including a special themed issue in May/June, which will look at how the country adapted to a changed society following the life-changing events of World War I.