Shaping up rock art in Scotland: past progress, future directions

Citation

Foster S (2010) Shaping up rock art in Scotland: past progress, future directions. In: Barnett T & Sharpe K (eds.) Carving a Future for British Rock Art. New Directions for Research, Management and Presentation. Oxford: Oxbow Books, pp. 82-93. http://www.oxbowbooks.com/oxbow/carving-a-future-for-british-rock-art.html

Abstract
This paper provides a rapid summary of past progress in prehistoric rock art in Scotland, particularly its protection, conservation and presentation, and advances some ideas for future work. This includes reference to carved stones of other periods.

Keywords
Prehistoric rock art; carved stones; Scotland; protection; conservation; presentation

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Professor Sally Foster

Professor, History