Jim Knowles: 
​Trust Archaeologist and Secretary of West Lothian Archaeological Trust

West Lothian : Above and below, a different perspective

Jim's first degree is in Archaeological Sciences from the University of Bradford with special interest in Archaeology, geophysics and kite aerial photography  and later undertook a postgraduate degree in computing.
Jim has worked as a professional archaeologist for a number of years. His varied career has undertaken all aspects of archaeological field work across many different areas; including prehistoric, battlefield and industrial archaeology. Jim has a specialist knowledge of archaeological prospection, including the use of magnetic, earth resistance, ground penetrating radar and chemical methods to detect and identify archaeological areas of interest. He also has a strong interest in scientific analysis including chemical and metallurgical aided by computer programming including 3D modelling, database manipulation, spatial information use and programming.
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Since leaving the professional world of archaeology Jim has taken up employment as a support worker for autistic adults (http://www.autisminitiatives.org/) across the West Lothian region and continues his interest in archaeology and related subjects through the community group's activities.

Continuing to work part time as a consultant archaeo-geophysicist to an energy company based in the west of Scotland.