The third and final phase of a major archaeological project at Glenshee has started.
Since 2012, Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust has been leading a series of digs in a bid to unveil how locals lived more than a thousand years ago.
The continued excavation of a Pictish longhouse at Lair is a key part of the project, as such structures are exceptionally rare in Scotland.
The turf-built structures are often overlooked in favour of the grandeur of hillforts, the Picts’ defensive structures still evident across the country, including Moncrieffe Hill near Perth.
Nonetheless, they show how everyday Pictish people would have lived as opposed to the wealthy kings and leaders of the time.
Although the details of this year’s dig have yet to be revealed, a report from 2013 has unveiled the findings of previous excavations.
This includes a detailed description of eight artefacts found on the site. These were delivered to the York Archaeological Trust Conservation Laboratory for assessment.
Experts found one knife blade dated back to Anglo-Scandinavian times around 1068 while a candle pricket was similar to examples from medieval deposits found in York.
The project was primarily funded by Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust with support from the Cairngorms National Park, Heritage Lottery Fund, Gannochy Trust, Hunter Archaeological and Historical Trust, Friends of Perth and Kinross Heritage Trust and Aviva.
The digs have been taking place as part of Perth and Kinross Archaeology Month, an annual celebration of the rich archaeology found in this area.
A number of other events will be taking place over the next few days, including historic walks and exhibitions.
For more information, visit pkht.org.uk or perthshire.co.uk/archaeology.