What is LIDAR
We often post LIDAR images (mainly on our Facebook page) to highlight finds or points of interest within the terrain. LIDAR images certainly do help highlight evidence of land disturbance or possible structures. LIDAR stands for LIght Detection And Ranging. In its most simplified form it works much like a sonar system on a submarine. […]
OSMaps
OS Maps: is an online mapping service that lets you explore all areas of the UK. OS maps are incredibly accurate and often contain details relating to historical locations or finds.
Google Earth
Google Earth is an incredible tool to let you visualise the environment using a hybrid of modern maps and satellite imagery. This can be a very useful tool for researching history. You can use it to find clues from the past.
Scotlands People
Scotlands people is a website that helps you carry out research into the history of Scotland and it’s people. You can search for people by name or even place name. You will often find something of interest to read about people from all across the country. You can also carry out research using old census […]
SCRAN
SCRAN is an online learning portal provided by Historic Environment Scotland. It provided access to text, audio and video to learn about the history of Scotland. There are free resources although much of the content needs to be licensed.
West of Scotland Archeological Services
The West of Scotland Archaeology Service was established in 1997 to maintain and update the Historic Environment Record (HER) – the complete record of all known archaeological sites, finds, fieldwork and research for the area covered by the service. WOSAS does not currently operate within Inverclyde. The historical record for Inverclyde is maintained by Inverclyde […]
Inverclyde Council Archaeology and Scheduled Monuments
Inverclyde Planning Dept: Inverclyde has a rich archaeological heritage. It has 31 Scheduled Monuments of national importance. Historic Environment Scotland is responsible for all matters relating to these. There are also 634 archaeological sites of regional or local importance and the Council is responsible for the recording of these.
Avro Anson Plane Crash
When you visit the Greenock Cut Centre in Greenock, many of you will probably have noticed an aircraft engine displayed next to the visitor car park. This is a memorial to an airman who was killed when his Avro Anson aircraft crashed into the local hills. The crash occurred on the 26th of July 1939. […]
How Was Loch Thom Constructed?
A description of how Loch Thom in Greenock may have been constructed.
Historic Environment Scotland
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is the leading public body in Scotland set up to investigate, care for and promote Scotland’s historic environment. The HSE website contains important links to information and websites managed and/or maintained by HES. It also contains information about locations that are entrusted to HES.