A sad anniversary…
A year ago today we said a very sad farewell to one of the trusted, popular and loyal members of the Ness team – site director Nick’s dog Bryn, who passed away after a...
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Orkney’s prehistory – the Iron Age
Our brief guide to Orkney’s prehistory has been updated, with a new page outlining the Iron Age in the islands. Click here to read.
Limited number of carved stone ball replicas back in stock
Seven years ago today we found the only example of a carved stone ball from the Ness to date. After a tremendous response to the first batch, we have a limited number of replica...
Orcadian woodturner inspired by the Neolithic and the Ness
Here is a link to a conversation Michael Sinclair had last year about his work as a wood turner, and his inspiration from Orkney’s Neolithic. Michael and Sara have been consistent supporters of the...
Incorporating the Ness – new cards and prints now available
Handmade prints and cards by Orcadian mixed media artist Samantha Gray with a distinctive Ness flavour are now available from our online shop. Samantha approached us several years ago looking for a supply of...
September launch for ‘Landscapes Revealed’ book
The Ness of Brodgar features in a forthcoming book on the landscape of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. Landscapes Revealed: Remote Sensing Across the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site...
Words and images – Ness renga on sale to benefit excavation funds
In 2018, a group gathered at the Ness to capture the memories of the season’s excavation in words. They created a renga – a collaborative poetic form which originated in Japan almost a thousand...
3D model sales give excavation funds a welcome boost
Our excavation fund received a major boost this week with the donation of profits from the sale of Ness of Brodgar 3D models. The framed models, sold by Mark Newton, are produced using a...
‘It’s going to be a very strange summer for all of us…’
Today, Monday July 6, was the day the covers were due to come off at the Ness of Brodgar for the 2020 excavation season. But for the first time since 2003, there will be...
No excavation this year but dig diary dusted off for 2020
The Ness of Brodgar covers were due to come off tomorrow, but this year there will be no excavation at the 5,000-year-old Neolithic complex. Hundreds of excavators from across the world were due on...
Carved stone ball replicas sold out after tremendous fundraising response
The response to our carved stone ball replicas has been overwhelming and thank you all for your tremendous support. Unfortunately, however, we have no more left so can (temporarily) accept no new orders. We...
Ness director is Orkney.com’s photographer of the month
The photographs of Ness of Brodgar dig director Nick Card are showcased in this month’s newsletter from Orkney.com. A selection of Nick’s pictures can be found, along with an interview, in the newsletter’s Photographer...