This paper examines the impact on woodlands associated with burnt mound use 6 from floodplain sediments and peats, using a combination of pollen, non-pollen 7 palynomorphs, micro-and micro-charcoal and worked wood for the first time. We 8 present this data from a multi-period burnt mound complex, dating from the Late 9 Neolithic to the Medieval period, at Ballygawley, Co. Tyrone, Northern Ireland, to 10 reconstruct vegetation changes from the Neolithic onwards to establish the 11 significance of these changes, in particular on woodlands, whilst the burnt mounds 12 were in use. The findings from the macroscopic charcoal suggests the most abundant 13 trees were commonly, but not exclusively, exploited. Local woodland was seemingly 14 unaffected by use of burnt mounds during the Neolithic and early Bronze Age based on pollen evidence. A sustained increase in microscopic charcoal coincides with a permanent decrease in alder-carr woodland during a period of near continuous burnt mound use between 1725 and 530 BC and a second phase of high microscopic charcoal values, c. AD 880, corresponds to the end of the penultimate phase of burnt mound use. Evidence from the worked wood indicates that some form of woodland management may have used for hazel from the Neolithic onwards.

Almost 90% of tobacco users began the habit as teens. Despite the Master Settlement Agreement with states, the tobacco industry has increased its marketing efforts among tobacco retailer outlets such as convenience stores. New tobacco retailer laws have been enacted but are not regularly enforced. Point-of-purchase tobacco advertising, promotions, and compliance with tobacco laws were recorded among a sample of 409 stores in three Texas counties. Patterns of storefront advertising mirrored youth and minority purchase and brand preferences. Active enforcement and retailer education resulted in less tobacco advertising and greater compliance with the use of required warning signs. Tobacco advertising and noncompliance with state laws is most problematic among nonchain stores and in rural locations.

An archaeological excavation in the footprint of a proposed pumping station at the foot of the seaward slope of Castle Hill, Banff, revealed the remains of a late medieval coastal processing centre. Several features were uncovered including an extensive spread of midden material dating between the 11th and 13th centuries, a series of shallow enclosure ditches and a later rectangular building. Contained within the midden were knives, animal and fish bone, marine shells together with medieval pottery and possibly the largest collection of medieval fish hooks recovered in Scotland. The archaeological material provides evidence that the stretch of shoreline along the west bank of the River Deveron was the site of a small fishing settlement during the early development of the burgh of Banff. Results of the excavation make an important contribution to our understanding of late medieval economies in Scotland, particularly in relation to the collection and use of local resources and the development of the commercial fishing industry.

In 2003 archaeological fieldwork was conducted at the Hullerhirst lime kilns, to the north-east of Stevenston in North Ayrshire, in advance of construction of the A78 Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston Bypass. Despite past damage, well preserved remains of two lime kilns, juxtaposed in an L-shape, were uncovered. Although they had similar architectural components the configuration of each was strikingly different. Historical records combined with the evidence from the excavations have provided a surprising wealth of detail concerning construction and sequential phasing of the two lime kilns and an insight into the lime production industry as a whole. The unusual design of the Hullerhirst kilns highlights the local and regional diversity in kiln design.

An investigation by Headland Archaeology (UK) Ltd took place in early 2013 in advance of a housing development at Ness Gap, Fortrose, Highland. The excavation revealed domestic activity dating from the Neolithic to the Early Bronze Age. A cluster of Neolithic pits provided insights into the development of agriculture in the area, with evidence for cereal production and the gathering of wild resources. The use of the site changed in the Bronze Age, with the landscape utilised for funerary practices, which were represented by stone cists and cremation burials, both urned and unurned. Analysis has further informed on the burial practices of the Bronze Age and added to our understanding of a unique peninsular landscape rich in prehistoric activity.