University of Edinburgh School of History, Classics and Archaeology


The School of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh is a school within the College of Humanities and Social Science.

Location

The school is located in the William Robertson Wing of the Old Medical School buildings on Teviot Place.

History

Classics have been taught at the university since its foundation in 1583. The school has the oldest established Chair in Scottish History. Several well-known archaeologists have graduated and taught at the school.

Notable alumni and former staff

Notable members of Edinburgh University's School of History, Classics and Archaeology:
The School of History, Classics and Archaeology currently publishes the Journal of Lithic Studies.