The Ness of Brodgar Excavations

Michael and Sarah Sinclair – regular contributors to our special Ness Open Days – have very generously donated to the Ness Trust one of their exciting range of bronze petrospheres. This is made in cast bronze, using the lost wax foundry technique, from an original crafted by Michael in wood …

Evidence for earlier excavations at the Ness – probably in the early 1880s – has come to light in a handwritten note from the papers, manuscripts and notebooks kept by James Walls Cursiter. Cursiter was a well-known Orcadian antiquarian in the late 1800s. He was Stanley Cursiter’s uncle and lived …

This Saturday, December 8, sees the opening of Jeanne Rose’s exhibition of artwork inspired by the Ness of Brodgar at the Orkney Museum, Kirkwall. Along with Jeanne’s work will be 3D VR by Jim Bright of ORCA. Jeanne has been a long-time supporter of the Ness and this summer we were …

Looking for Christmas present ideas? Let the Ness help you, and you help us in return. We have The Ness of Brodgar: Digging Deeper – your armchair tour of the archaeology of the Ness, beautifully illustrated and packed with information. We also have Ness of Brodgar Open to the Public – a …

The Ness of Brodgar as a visitor resource has always been a prime concern for us, and we would now like your input/comments/suggestions into how we might improve the present visitor experience. Looking to the future there also has to come a day when this major, current phase of excavation …

The dates for next year’s eight-week excavation season have been confirmed. Provided our funding plans come together, diggers will be back on site between Monday, July 1, 2019 until Friday, August 23, 2019. As always, we’re always grateful for your help in making sure this happens. The open days will …

As the fog rolled in over Stromness this evening, the town’s museum opened its doors for a preview of its two new winter exhibitions –  one of which has a distinct Ness of Brodgar flavour. As regular visitors will know, this summer’s excavation on the Ness of Brodgar revealed a …

With Christmas just a month away, if you’re heading online to start stocking up on presents, you could help fundraise for the Ness of Brodgar Trust at the same time! The easyfundraising scheme turns your everyday online shopping into free donations. How? Just start your online shopping first at easyfundraising, then …

As regular visitors will know, this summer’s excavation on the Ness of Brodgar revealed  a wealth of new artefacts and finds. A number of these will be on display in the Stromness Museum over the winter in an exhibition that starts on Saturday, November 17. From the Trowel’s Edge runs …

Calling all art lovers with an interest in helping secure the future of the Ness excavations. The artist Philip Hughes has donated two beautiful pieces of art for the Ness of Brodgar Trust to sell and help raise much-needed funds for the ongoing excavation. Brodgar and the Two Lochs 40x96cm …