The recording of October’s UHI Archaeology Institute research seminar, which took place on Friday, October 29, 2021.
Uist, in Scotlandās Western Isles, boasts internationally-significant archaeological sites, exceptional preservation of remains, and stunning archaeological landscapes. Nevertheless, there are few impressive upstanding remains – fewer still with any form of on-site interpretation and limited material in local museums.
Led by the UHI Archaeology Institute with Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, the Uist Virtual Archaeology Project met these heritage interpretation challenges head-on through the development of an innovative digital app – Uist Unearthed.
The first of its kind in Scotland, the Uist Unearthed app presents location-based, GPS triggered,āÆaugmented realityāÆexperiences of archaeological sites along the Hebridean Way.
In this seminar, project team members Emily Gal and Becky Rennell reflect on the challenges and opportunities presented by location-based augmented reality.
Very interesting
Wow that is all fascinating and Iāve really enjoyed it Emily & Becky! Outstanding work and I commend your dedication & commitment. Iām afraid to say Becky that I had no idea where Uist was but now it is on my bucket list and I hope to visit one day to experience your project in the flesh.
I sympathise with your decision not to visualise the inhabitants of these dwellings but I wonder if you have created an illustration anywhere? I would like a mental note if there had been an artistās idea š¤
But fascinating. Well done!