Professor David Gaimster, Director of the Hunterian, has been elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. 
The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is the oldest antiquarian society in Scotland, founded in 1780 by David Steuart Erskine, the 11th Earl of Buchan (1742-1829). The Society was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1783. 
The Society is a charitable organisation whose purpose is the study of the antiquities and history of Scotland, more especially by means of archaeological research.  To this end the Society promotes the research, understanding and conservation of the archaeological and historic environment of Scotland for the benefit of all. It actively supports research in the field and advocates good practice, and promotes the results of its research and that of others to the widest possible audience.

Congratulations to Professor David Gaimster, Director of the Hunterian, who has been elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. 

Professor Gaimster, who has been with the University since 2010, was previously Chief Executive of the Society of Antiquaries of London, and prior to that a Senior Policy Advisor at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport following a 15-year career at the British Museum.

David said: ' I am delighted and honoured to join Scotland's leading learned body for the cultural heritage. There is a long association between the Society and the University of Glasgow and I hope to strengthen it further'.

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland is the oldest antiquarian society in Scotland, founded in 1780 by David Steuart Erskine, the 11th Earl of Buchan (1742-1829). The Society was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1783. 

The Society is a charitable organisation whose purpose is the study of the antiquities and history of Scotland, more especially by means of archaeological research.  To this end the Society promotes the research, understanding and conservation of the archaeological and historic environment of Scotland for the benefit of all. It actively supports research in the field and advocates good practice, and promotes the results of its research and that of others to the widest possible audience.

 

First published: 21 December 2011

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