Eagle-eyed Travis brings Ness pitchstone total to 25
That well known finds magnet strikes again…
Travis, known to some of you from last years on site blog where he gained the reputation for finding several beautiful artefacts, has… Read more
The Ness of Brodgar complex
Discovered in 2003, the Ness of Brodgar site has been under excavation since 2004, revealing a massive complex of monumental Neolithic buildings dating from the centuries around 3000BC.
Without parallel in Atlantic Europe, the Ness of Brodgar’s three hectares are filled with huge stone structures containing spectacular finds.
These have made the Ness one of the most important archaeological excavations in the world today, changing our understanding of the culture and beliefs of Neolithic Orkney and shining a new light on the prehistory of northern Europe.
The project is mainly funded through the generosity of the public through our two supporting charities, the Ness of Brodgar Trust and the American Friends.
Dig director bound for China
Ness of Brodgar site director Nick Card is bound for China next week, to take part in a workshop on heritage management.
Nick will travel to Xi’an for the event… Read more
No more volunteer spaces for 2019 dig
Thank you to all who have been in touch asking about volunteering opportunities at the 2019 excavation. All available places are now full.
We have had hundreds of inquiries over… Read more
Congratulations Dr Johnson…
All the team at the Ness would like to send our congratulations to our resident geologist, who has been awarded her PhD.
Dr Martha Johnson has worked at the Ness… Read more
New article ponders the mystery of carved stone balls
Ness director Nick Card is pictured (right) in an article in the latest edition of British Archaeology magazine on the enigmatic carved stone balls of Scotland.
Over 200 carved stone… Read more
3D printing the Ness of Brodgar
At the end of last season, we mentioned the tremendous work done by Jim Bright, our photogrammetry expert, and Mark Newton, who produces wonderful physical 3D models from his printer.… Read more
2019 volunteer slots filled but still some places for experienced diggers
With six months to go until we resume excavation, the interest shown by people looking to volunteer on site in 2019 has again been overwhelming.
Site director Nick has confirmed… Read more
Exhibition of Ness-inspired ceramics opens in London
An exhibition of ceramics inspired by the Ness of Brodgar opens in Southwark Cathedral, London, today, Monday, January 14.
During the summer of 2018, Diane Eagles was one of the… Read more
Helping inspire a new generation of archaeologists
An important element of the Ness of Brodgar excavations is allowing people to experience the site, the artefacts found to date and keeping everyone up to date with the latest… Read more
Volunteers – the dig’s unsung heroes
Over the years, you will have read about many of the volunteers who make the eight-week excavation season happen. They dig, work on finds, run the shop, meet and greet… Read more
Ness newsletter archive updated
The first three of the four 2018 Ness newsletters are now available to download as PDFs.… Read more
Survey closed – thank you one and all
It’s the week before Christmas and time to leave you all in peace.
Thank you for participating in our visitor survey, which closed this afternoon. We have received some very… Read more
Antiquarian delvings on the Ness
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. Read more
Jeanne’s ‘Vanishing Points’ at Orkney Museum
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… Read more
Structure One produces third mat-impressed pot base
There was delight in the Ness pottery HQ this summer when two examples of pot bases, clearly imprinted with the marks of a basketry mat, were recovered – one from… Read more
Ness of Brodgar 2019 dig dates confirmed
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,… Read more
Ness 2018 artefacts unveiled at Stromness Museum exhibition
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… Read more
Xmas shopping online? You could help fund the dig…
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!… Read more
From the Trowel’s Edge – this summer’s finds at the Stromness Museum
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… Read more
Sale of donated artwork will boost dig funds by £5k
Calling all art lovers with an interest in helping secure the future of the Ness project.
The artist Philip Hughes has donated two beautiful pieces of art for the Ness… Read more
A look back to 1966…
Nothing specifically Ness related in this brilliant piece of film,, but some lovely views of Skara Brae, Maeshowe and the Ring of Brodgar.
https://tv.nrk.no/serie/sommerbrev-fra-vesterled/FOLA66001166/27-09-1966… Read more
From Stirling Castle to the Ness of Brodgar…
Neil Oliver chooses five fascinating places to visit in Britain
Click here to read the full article from BBC History Extra.
To listen to the podcast, click here.… Read more
