Dig diary – week one ends with more prehistoric ard marks
Week one draws to a close and what a productive one it's been. Read more
Category: Excavation
Dig diary – ard marks and emerging buildings
Today's update from Trench TT as we near the end of week one. Read more
Dig diary – mist, mud… and an Early Neolithic arrowhead
As work continued, the third example of an Early Neolithic leaf arrowhead emerged from Trench TT. Read more
Dig diary – excavation begins in Trench TT as visitors flock to the Ness
A far more forgiving day, weather‑wise, saw the cleaning of the new trench completed and excavation begin. Read more
Dig diary – a new start at the Ness, even if the weather had other ideas
The new trench is opened, cleaned (nearly) and we're all set to go. Read more
We’re back on site tomorrow. . . and here’s why
We’re back on site tomorrow to investigate an intriguing circular feature revealed by the Time Team ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey in July 2025. Read more
2013 DSR added to downloads section
The 2013 Data Structure Report (DSR) is now available to download. Read more
2012 excavation DSR available to download
The next in our series of Data Structure Reports (DSRs) is now available, with the 2012 document free to download. Read more
From the archive: Evidence of Neolithic village confirmed at Ness of Brodgar
A flashback to June 2004, and the first newspaper article on the extent of the discoveries at the Ness of Brodgar. Read more
2026 dig dates confirmed
The dates for the Time Team-funded excavation at the Ness of Brodgar have been confirmed and the dig will be open to visitors, on weekdays, between Tuesday, July 7 and Thursday, July 30, 2026. Read more
We’re back on site! Time Team dig plans confirmed for 2026
Plans announced for a four-week targeted excavation in 2026 following Time Team ground-penetrating radar results. Read more
2011 excavation DSR available to download
The 2011 excavation DSR is now available to download. Read more
2010 Ness excavation report available to download
The DSR for the 2010 season of excavation is now available to download. Read more
Full excavation report for 2009 season available to download
The next in our series of Data Structure Reports (DSRs) is now available, with the 2009 document now free to download. Read more
20 years of discoveries – Nick at the Current Archaeology Live! conference
Jo Bourne's report from the Current Archaeology Live! conference in London at the weekend, where site director Nick was the keynote speaker. Read more
2008 excavation report available to download
The next in our series of excavation reports is now available, with the 2008 document free to download here. Read more
Getting to the bottom of Structure Five’s central hearth
PhD candidate Sarah-Jane Haston on her experience of excavating Structure Five's central hearth in 2024. Read more
2007 excavation report now available to download
2007's excavation report is now available to download. Read more
