2011 excavation DSR available to download
The 2011 excavation DSR is now available to download. Read more
Monthly Archive: October 2025
Ness team joining celebrations for Archaeology Institute anniversary
The Ness team will be among those celebrating the tenth anniversary of the UHI Archaeology Institute at a special event in Kirkwall next month. Read more
Sherd nerd life – a clay portal to the past and a lottery winÂ
A lovely piece by journalist and Ness volunteer Huw Williams on this summer's pottery triage project. Read more
A clay bead? Or something else entirely?
Looking at a clay object under investigation this week. Is it a rare example of a clay bead? Or something completely different? Read more
Congratulations Dr Julia Becher…
We’re delighted to send congratulations to Julia Becher, who has just successfully defended her PhD. Read more
Great turnout for St Andrews talk
Over 100 people turned up for project director Nick Card's talk in St Andrews last Thursday evening. Read more
The Knowe of Rowiegar – Neolithic burials with Iron Age modifications
The Knowe of Rowiegar, Rousay - built in the Neolithic and re-used in the Iron Age. Read more
Visitor centre exhibition extended…
If you missed our exhibition in the Maeshowe visitor centre over the summer, fear not. It has been extended for a few more weeks. Read more
