Just some of the courses we run 

• Historic Wreck Trips - See what underwater archaeology is all about and dive on two 17th century shipwrecks (HMS Dartmouth, and the Swan). Hear about the work of professional archaeologists working to discover the secrets of these two sites.

• Introductory course in foreshore and underwater archaeology. This 1 day course incorporates classroom based lectures in legislation affecting shipwrecks, underwater survey techniques, the principles of underwater archaeology, and more. You will spend two hours learning survey techniques underwater before drawing up your results. These can be run with us in Lochaline or at a venue of your choice.

• WreckMap .  This project aims to establish baseline monitoring data for the many wrecks of the Sound of Mull which can be used as a basis for assessing change to the wrecks over time. This will help us to put in place a strategy which will aid the long term conservation of the underwater heritage and improve visitors' understanding of the importance of this heritage. Visit projects link to learn more about the work of the Sound of Mull Archaeological Project (SOMAP).

E-mail us if you would like to book on any of these courses, or if you require any further information,  or a copy of the introductory video.
 

Help the Sound of Mull Archaeological Project (SOMAP) continue their work to establish baseline monitoring data on the popular wreck of the 19th Century steamer SS Thesis.
 

• 7 nights self catering accommodation
• hard boat diving
• air (nitrox extra)
• all instruction
• Cost is £220

Join us for the eighth annual SOMAP fieldschool. Put your pool skills to good use on 19th Century shipwrecks in the Sound of Mull. Find out about the work of professional archaeologist on 17th Century wrecks in the Sound.
 

• 7 nights self catering accommodation
• hard boat diving
• air (nitrox extra)
• all instruction
• Cost is £220

Help record the wrecks of ScapaFlow as part of the SCAPAMAP project in association with NAS Scotland and Heriot-Watt University.

ScapaMAP, a research project based in the Department of Civil and Offshore Engineering, Heriot-Watt University, promotes the better management of the archaeological and historical heritage resources submerged in Scapa Flow for the benefit of present and future generations.  The project is supported by Historic Scotland and the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland.
 

• Self catering live aboard
• 6 days diving on the famous German Fleet
• NAS Part III lectures
• Survey materials provided
• Previous NAS Part I qualification and experience preferred
• Cost is £310 (includes self catering liveaboard, air (nitrox extra) and all instruction

Provisional timetable and objectives:

0900               Welcome, registration, and paperwork (Philip Robertson, NAS)

0915               Finds handling, finds storage, and the role of the archaeologist in the
                       conservation process (Dr Colin Martin, and Dr Paula Martin, School of
                       History, St Andrews University)

1015               Coffee

1030               Conservation of artifacts from marine sites -basic principles (Theo Skinner,
                       National Museums of Scotland)

1115               Tricks of the trade - new approaches to conservation (Barry Kaye, Sheffield University)

1200               Lunch (not provided)

1330               Guided tour around the Granton laboratories with opportunities to look at
                       artifacts currently undergoing conservation from the 17th Century
                       shipwreck of the Swan, Duart Point

1430               Travel by own transport to National Museums of Scotland, Chamber Street for informal look around museum.

1600               Debrief -Course ends.
 

E-mail us if you would like to book on this course