SESARF Symposium 2025

Event overview

We are currently working on the final stages of the South East Scotland Archaeological Research Framework (SESARF) project. This symposium will offer you the chance to be involved in the consultation stage of creating the final three chapters of SESARF, with opportunities for discussion, questions and feedback relating to the medieval, post medieval and modern chapters. We will explore the final SESARF chapters through short talks and group discussions, and are keen to hear feedback on research questions and draft chapters (to be provided to attendees ahead of the event).

The event will take place in two main sessions, with lunch, tea and coffee provided and a short drinks reception. A full schedule will be made available as soon as possible.

About SESARF

SESARF covers the local authority areas of the City of Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders. It is led by the South East Scotland Archaeology Partnership (SESAP), namely the local archaeology services of East Lothian Council, City of Edinburgh Council, and Scottish Borders Council, and supported by the ScARF project at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. This regional research framework is designed to provide more clarity and regional details than could be discussed in the broader Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF).

SESARF is a collaborative project proudly supported by:

Accessibility Info

The main entrance to the church is up four steps with a handrail.

Step free access is available via a door to the right of the building – please ring the bell for attention. Please note there is a tight turn in this passageway.

A standard accessible toilet is available on the ground floor and lower level (accessible via lift).

The venue (AUC - Sanctuary and Iona rooms) has a hearing loop included.

Assistance dogs are allowed inside the venue.

You can find further information on Accessibility here.

Host or Publisher Scottish Archaeological Research Framework (ScARF)