Guidance

In order to compile a consistent, detailed database of Scotland’s rock art for research and raising awareness, is important that all carved panels are recorded in the same way. The guidance notes under ‘After ScRAP’ are designed for anyone wishing to record rock art in the field or in museums and share these records with Canmore after ScRAP has finished (from 2022 onwards). Please note that this guidance is intended as an aid to good practice in rock art recording and there is no obligation to follow it. 

After ScRAP

• Recording Rock Art and Sharing Data on Canmore

• Rock Art Recording Form

• Accessing ScRAP Data on Canmore

Should you want more detailed guidance on different aspects of the recording process, you may also find it useful to refer to the guidance notes below that were developed for ScRAP. These take you through the different stages of the recording process, from identifying rock art, to creating a detailed visual and text-based record, and processing a 3D model. 

Identifying rock art and preparing for recording:

• Recognising Rock Art

• Preparing the Panel

• Rock Art Code

• Rock Art Motif Types

• Equipment for Recording

Getting Started

• Risk Assessment

Recording rock art:

• ScRAP Recording Form

• Using the ScRAP Recording Form

• Drawing Conventions

• Photography for Rock Art

• Risks to Rock Art

• Field Photography for 3D Modelling

• Traditional Recording Methods

• Reading the Landscape

• Geology for Rock Art Recording

• Geology in more Detail

• Traditional Recording Methods

• Glossary of Terms

after Fieldwork

• Managing your Images

• Creating a 3D Model 

• Enhancing and Sharing your 3D Model

• File Formats and Sizes