Ness lecture for St Andrews University Archaeology Society
The discovery, excavation and future of the Ness of Brodgar complex is the focus of the Mitford Lecture in St Andrews on Thursday, October 9. Read more
Monthly Archive: September 2025
First of the planned Tomb of the Eagles updates now online
The first of a series of updates looking at the Isbister stalled cairn in South Ronaldsay - the Tomb of the Eagles - is now online. Read more
Pupils’ introduction to zooarchaeology at science festival workshops
School pupils across Orkney got to grips with some archaeological science during the Orkney International Science Festival, taking part in hands-on workshops led by Katy Firth, Ness of Brodgar Trust education officer, and Cat Lennie of Historic Environment Scotland. Read more
‘Sherd Nerds’ still going strong…
Only six weeks? The Ness of Brodgar sherd nerds still going strong in our pottery triage project. Read more
Child’s tooth found during Structure Seventeen sample processing
Another milk tooth - the second found to date - has been recovered during Structure Seventeen's sample processing. Read more
Calling all spreadsheet maestros! Volunteers wanted for data input
We’re looking for volunteers to help input written records into an Excel spreadsheet and will be delighted to hear from anyone who can help. Read more
Exhibition of Ness paintings gets archaeology festival off to an early start
Jeanne by the trench side in 2024. (📷 Jo Bourne)
Artwork created over the past six years at the Ness of Brodgar excavation is on display in St Margaret’s Hope… Read more
Maesry – another Maeshowe-type chambered cairn in Sanday?
Maesry is a suspected Maeshowe-type chambered cairn on Start Point - a small tidal island off the north-eastern tip of Sanday. Read more
