Association of Regional and Island Archaeologists

ARIA represents archaeologists employed by, or for, local planning authorities in Scotland who provide a range of services based on a Sites and Monuments Record - a locally held and maintained database of archaeological information. Professional advice and information is provided to the local authorities, the public, the utility companies, the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department, and to others, on the protection and promotion of sites, monuments, and historic landscapes.

Senior ARIA Members serving given Council areas

Dr Carol Swanson, West of Scotland Archaeology Service (Chair)
Judith Stones, Aberdeen City Council (Secretary)
Ian Shepherd, Aberdeenshire Archaeology Service
Jane Brann, Dumfries and Galloway Council
Biddy Simpson, Archaeology Service, East Lothian and Mid Lothian Councils
John Lawson, Archaeology Service, City of Edinburgh Council
Geoff Bailey, Falkirk Council
Douglas Spiers, Fife Council
Dorothy Maxwell, Archaeology Service, Highland Council
Julie Gibson, Orkney Archaeological Trust
David Strachan, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust
Rory McDonald, Borders Council
Val Turner, Shetland Amenity Trust
Lorna Main, Stirling Council
Mary MacLeod, Western Isles Council