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Glasgow University Archaeological Research Division

Survey at Ben Lawers Fieldwalking at Ben Lawers Recording in the field Aerial view of excavations at Loch Lomond Teaching at Ben Lawers Excavations at Sandwick, Unst Excavations at Loch Lomond Aerial view of excavations at Loch Lomond Excavations along the route of the Edinburgh Tram Scheme Standing Buildings Survey at Loch Lomond Topographic survey at Ben Lawers Machine watching near Stirling Survey at Ypres, France

Welcome to GUARD

GUARD specialises in the management of archaeology and cultural heritage.  We provide comprehensive and competitive archaeological services for a range of private sector and public sector groups, across the UK and abroad.

We are committed to providing high quality services, closely aligned with our clients’ needs.  Our twenty years’ experience as an archaeological unit and our status within the University of Glasgow make us uniquely placed to draw upon a wide range of expertise and institutional support, guaranteeing the academic excellence of our products and services, and stability in uncertain times. 

We have a consistent track record in effective project management, ensuring that our work on your behalf not only meets agreed deadlines and budgets but attains a high professional standard.  We bring value and quality to every project, large or small, to the mutual benefit of our clients and the historic environment.