Link: Rebuilt dig diary revisits the 2008 excavations at the Ring of Brodgar
The summer of 2008 saw two excavations on the Ness of Brodgar - ours and a month-long dig at the Ring of Brodgar. Read more
Author: Sigurd
Explore the ‘Central Midden Area’ – two more 3d models added to archive
Today we're looking at the 30-metre-square section of Trench P known as the "central midden area". Read more
Wednesday wildlife – a day in Stenness
This week's photographic selection from site director Nick Card. Read more
Link: Ness dig features in German documentary on megalithic architecture
The Ness of Brodgar featured in a new television programme broadcast in Germany last night. Read more
Two new models: Structure Twelve and its eastern annexe
Paul Durdin's latest annotated 3d model, this time covering Structure Twelve - once one of the finest buildings within the Ness of Brodgar complex. Read more
Wednesday wildlife – a goldcrest and squabbling herons
After Storm Babet scuppered any outdoors photography last week, site director Nick is back with some of his avian neighbours on the Ness of Brodgar. Read more
First overview of Grooved Ware pottery in 25 years published this week
Revisiting Grooved Ware Understanding Ceramic Trajectories in Britain and Ireland, 3200–2400 cal BC, edited by Mike Copper, Alasdair Whittle and Alison Sheridan, presents a series of papers offering both regional and thematic perspectives on the ceramic style. Read more
Drone views of Structure Twenty-Seven
Drone footage of Structure Twenty-Seven from Professor Scott Pike and Jim Rylatt. Read more
Donation from artwork sales give Ness funds a welcome £2k boost
Ness funds received a welcome boost today, with a £2,000 donation from one of our artists in residence, Jeanne Rose. Read more
Structures Fourteen and Sixteen – updated 3d model
From the longest piered building at the start of the month, this time we've got the smallest - Structure Fourteen and its neighbour Structure Sixteen. Read more
Holm’s forgotten chambered cairn rediscovered in Orkney’s East Mainland
Archaeologists have discovered the ruins of an incredibly rare 5,000-year-old Neolithic chambered cairn that was largely destroyed, without record, in the 19th century. Read more
Video: Structure Twenty-Six flyaround
Jim Rylatt's latest drone video, this week focusing on the much-later building Structure Twenty-Six, which lies between Structures Ten, Twelve and Thirty. Read more
Wednesday wildlife – otter appearance
After lying low for the past few months, the Stenness otters are back – well, at least one of them is.
And they’re pictured among this week’s photographs from site… Read more
New 3d model of Structure Ten
The latest 3d model from Ness supervisor Paul Durdin. This one focuses on Structure Ten, the last major construction in Trench P and built around 2900BC. Read more
Video – Structure Twelve drone flyaround
Another short video from Ness supervisor Jim Rylatt, this one a drone orbit of Structure Twelve in Trench P. Read more
