Category: News
Latest newsletter added to the archive
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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
‘Elements of Architecture’ – new book due in early December
Ness of Brodgar: Elements of Architecture - the next in our series of books looking at the Neolithic complex - is due out in December but can be pre-ordered now. Read more
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
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
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
First Orkney Archaeology Festival kicks off with four-day event in September
The Ness of Brodgar will be among the projects, sites and topics featuring in September's inaugural Orkney Archaeology Festival. Read more
Packed house for Nick and Mark in conversation at the Orkney Theatre
A packed house greeted Nick and Mark at the Orkney Theatre last night, when they took to the stage for the Orkney Archaeology Society "in conversation" event. Read more
Summary of final fieldwork season in new Orkney Archaeology Review
A summary of the 2024 excavation at the Ness is among the articles in the new Orkney Archaeology Review, which has been delivered to members of the Orkney Archaeology Society (OAS). Read more
Project update for Orkney Tourist Guide Association members
A group from the Orkney Tourist Guides Association (OTGA) visited the site on Tuesday evening for an update on the Ness project from director Nick Card. Read more
Farewell Keith – one of Brodgar’s most familiar faces passes away
It was with great sadness that we learned of the sudden passing of Keith Brown - a familiar face to the many thousands of Ness visitors over the years. Read more
New book completes Neolithic trilogy
Our own Mark Edmonds has recently completed the third in a trilogy of books, 'Midhowe', with photographer Rebecca Marr. Read more
Trust’s £357k award sees ‘Tomb of the Eagles’ purchase move a step closer
Plans to reopen the Isbister chambered cairn took a step closer this week with the Scottish Land Fund awarding £357,705 to the South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust. Read more
‘The Early Neolithic of Northern Europe’ – new book available to download
Published this week, 'The Early Neolithic of northern Europe' is fully open access, meaning the new book can be read online or downloaded at no cost. Read more
