Excavation over time – Structure Twelve’s eastern annexe in 3d
We've pulled together a series of 3d models showing different stages excavation in Structure Twelve’s eastern annexe. Read more
Monthly Archive: April 2025
Was there more to Neolithic ‘dressers’ than just a set of shelves?
In the years since Skara Brae’s excavation, there has been much debate over the role, and significance, of the so-called “dressers” that have become icons for the site. Read more
Puzzling but precise – intrigued by impressions on pottery sherds
We find fingerprints, cord, basketry and other impressions left in damp pottery while pieces were made in the Neolithic but some new examples have left us puzzled and intrigued. Read more
A henge at Staneyhill in Harray?
Another large ditch-and-bank enclosure in Orkney's West Mainland. But is it actually a Neolithic 'henge'? Read more
Farewell Keith – one of Brodgar’s most familiar faces passes away
It was with great sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Keith Brown - a familiar face to the many thousands of Ness visitors over the years. Read more
Video: Exploring prehistoric Scotland
History Hit TV's 'Mysteries of Prehistoric Scotland' series, filmed in 2022, is now available to all as a single documentary. Read more
The Overbigging enclosure – an ‘elaborate and rather enigmatic monument’
Neolithic or later? A look at the large ditch-and-bank enclosure, near Overbigging, about 480 metres north-west of Maeshowe. Read more
Comet Stone tops the list of post updates
It’s been all go again this week, online and off. As well as starting to put together our Easter 2025 newsletter, we’ve been planning our new website and working behind the scenes to get everything ready. Read more
New book completes Neolithic trilogy
Our own Mark Edmonds has recently completed the third in a trilogy of books, 'Midhowe', with photographer Rebecca Marr. Read more
Trust’s £357k award sees ‘Tomb of the Eagles’ purchase move a step closer
Plans to reopen the Isbister chambered cairn took a step closer this week with the Scottish Land Fund awarding £357,705 to the South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust. Read more
‘The Early Neolithic of Northern Europe’ – new book available to download
Published this week, 'The Early Neolithic of northern Europe' is fully open access, meaning the new book can be read online or downloaded at no cost. Read more
