Bennachie Landscapes Project
The Bennachie Landscapes Project was formed in 2010 and is a collaboration between the Bailies of Bennachie and the University of Aberdeen.
It is a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding the social and ecological development of Bennachie and its ‘hinterland’. It aims to achieve this understanding through conventionally tried and tested research methodologies and by raising awareness, generating interest and utilising the skills and knowledge residing in the local community.

The combined skills and knowledge base can be spread more widely throughout the community by educational means to generate further and future interest in the landscape and heritage of the area. It is hoped that in so doing this project will, in time, generate further research of the area as its richness and importance gains a wider realisation. Photo Credit - Iain Ralston

Through developing a deeper understanding of past ecologies of the area, it is hoped that future management of the archaeo-ecological heritage will become better informed and more able to develop exciting and innovative means of sustaining and developing that resource for future generations. Photo Credit - Iain Ralston

Unlike traditional research projects, this one has no set endpoint or final objective. Instead, it grows organically, shaped by the interests of individuals and small groups. Participants can seek support from the wider research community whenever their areas of study overlap, ensuring a collaborative and dynamic approach. The project also aims to be cross-generational, encouraging new researchers to develop fresh perspectives that add to the collective understanding of Bennachie and its landscape. Photo Credit - Iain Ralston
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