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| Discovery Of Scotland’s Earliest Human Habitation Near Biggar |
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Aileen Campbell, SNP MSP for South of Scotland, has warmly welcomed news that an archaeological discovery near Biggar has been confirmed as evidence of the oldest human habitation in Scotland. Flint find at Biggar adds 3000 years to Scottish man - The Times, 9 April 2009 Scotland's most ancient home found - at 14,000 years old - The Scotsman, 9 April 2009 Scotland's oldest ever human settlement discovered in Biggar - STV, 9 April 2009 Members of the Biggar Archaeology Group discovered the flint artefacts at Howburn Farm, near Elsrickle by Biggar in 2005, but the dating process has only recently confirmed that the artefacts are around 14,000 years old (dating to 12,000BC) – making them the earliest example of human habitation in Scotland. The story has been included in the March/April edition of British Archaeology Magazine. Aileen Campbell has sent her congratulations to the group, and has lodged a motion in the Scottish Parliament to mark the discovery. The Biggar Archaeology Group is now encouraging any interested volunteers to join them on a ‘Big Dig’ at the site, starting on 2nd May, to fully excavate the site. Commenting, Aileen Campbell MSP said: "This find by Biggar Archaeology Group is just incredible. "To know there is hard evidence that human beings had settled in the Biggar area some 14,000 years ago is quite inspiring, and helps put modern life into a bit of perspective. "The hard work and dedication shown by the Biggar Archaeology group led by Tam Ward is fantastic - they have contributed a huge piece to Scotland's story for which they should be immensely proud. "It’s also appropriate that we should get this news during the Year of Homecoming – it seems people have been coming home to Scotland for a lot longer than originally thought. "I hope this find will inspire and encourage people across Scotland as a whole to take more interest in their local history, and perhaps think about the legacy they would like to leave for future generations."
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