Online survey to help shape how the story of Orkney’s Neolithic is told
Would you like help to shape how the story of Orkney’s Neolithic is told? If so, UHI Archaeology Institute PhD student Cameron Taylor would like your input. Read more
Category: News
Hardly a seat left in the theatre for Ness film premiere in Kirkwall
Almost 300 people made their way to the Orkney Theatre last night for the premiere of Lucy Carr-McClave's film What’s Left Lasting: People, Process & Time at the Ness of Brodgar. Read more
Looking ahead to film premiere on Orkney Arts radio programme
Ahead of Thursday's premiere of What’s Left Lasting: People, Process & Time at the Ness of Brodgar, film-maker Lucy Carr McClave and Ness co-director Anne Mitchell were guests on this month's Radio Orkney Arts programme. Read more
Nick on the Ness in new Time Team podcast
Ahead of this summer's exploratory excavation, project director Nick Card is featured in the new Time Team news podcast, introducing the site and explaining its significance. Read more
Latest newsletter added to the archive
If you're not a subscriber, fear not. Our latest newsletter has been added to the archive. 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
‘Elements of Architecture’ – new book out now
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
