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Motion · S6M-07134 · 6 Dec 2022

Uist Unearthed Wins Three Archaeological Achievement Awards

Lodged by Dr Alasdair Allan Standard Motion 28 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates the Uist Virtual Archaeology Project on winning three categories at the Archaeological Achievement Awards, coordinated by the Council for British Archaeology; notes that the project was shortlisted in two categories, Archaeological Innovation and Public Dissemination or Presentation, and was presented with the overall award for Outstanding Archaeological Achievement; understands that the Awards aim to celebrate archaeological achievements from across the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland; further understands that the Uist Unearthed app, produced by the Uist Virtual Archaeology Project, in partnership with UHI Outer Hebrides and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, offers bilingual Gaelic/English augmented reality reconstructions of archaeological sites along the Hebridean Way, complemented by an interactive multimedia exhibition; considers that the prizes represent well-deserved recognition of the project’s work to raise the profile of lesser-known yet remarkable archaeological assets in Uist to a wider audience, developing the heritage and tourism sectors in the Outer Hebrides; commends the other Scottish projects shortlisted in the awards, including Scotland Digs 2022, Crafting the Past: Shared Histories, and Lost Inverlael: A’ Lorg Baile Bhlàir, and hopes for the continued success and expansion of the project to incorporate other sites in the Western Isles.

Supporters (28)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.