Evidence of (some) fish on the menu in Structure Twelve
A small number of probable trout bones have been found during environmental sample processing from Structure Twelve. Read more
Monthly Archive: March 2026
Young researchers explore Orkney’s prehistoric landmarks
It's over to the Dounby school this time, where Primary Four pupils have been on a mission to learn more about landmarks in Orkney's West Mainland. Read more
Stenness pupils tackle Neolithic roofing and walls
Our education officer, Katy Firth, has been working with Stenness Primary School on a project focused on Stenness: Past, Present & Future. Read more
Video: Professor Colin Richards on death and burial in Neolithic Orkney
A pair of videos from Professor Colin Richards, created for the UHI Archaeology Institute's Tombs of the Isles project. Read more
Focus on finds: Arran pitchstone
Arran pitchstone has only been found at two Neolithic sites in Orkney – the Ness of Brodgar complex and the Barnhouse settlement, some 460 metres to the south-east. Read more
