This section contains information to help you get out and about looking for and recording rock art. Besides the appropriate training, you will need specific kit, including a camera and, of course, waterproofs!
Getting Started
Record
The Scotland’s Rock Art Project trained and worked with Community Teams to build a consistent, publicly accessible database of prehistoric carvings using specific recording methods.
Recording Rock Art
Creating detailed, digital records of Scotland’s rock art is essential for better understanding, sustainability, and public awareness. You can find out about our recording methods in this section!
Finding Rock Art
Finding rock art is very rewarding, but often quite difficult! In this section we offer a few tips that may help you find those ‘hidden’ panels.
Getting Started
Before going out and looking for rock art, there are some important things that you should be aware of. You will also need to know what equipment to use. You can find out all about it here!
Fieldwork Preparation
Follow these simple steps to prepare for a fantastic day out doing fieldwork and recording rock art. Don’t forget your wellingtons and waterproofs!
Doing Fieldwork
Like any other type of archaeological fieldwork, rock art recording uses specific methods and techniques. Learn how to record rock art, and find out what types of information you should be documenting.
After Fieldwork
Fieldwork is only one part of the method for recording rock art. In this section you can read about how to process information captured in the field, and how to build 3D models of the carved rocks.
Data Entry
Once you have processed all the information collected in the field, your photographs, and your 3D models, you can upload it to Canmore. Find out how in this section.