January date for Ness film premiere in Orkney Theatre

During 2024’s final season of major excavation, film-maker Lucy Carr-McClave was on site capturing elements of the dig.

Her finished film, What’s Left Lasting: People, Process & Time at the Ness of Brodgar, will receive its premiere at a special event in the Orkney Theatre, next month and will be followed by a question-and-answer session.

After going through hours of recorded footage, Lucy has created a beautiful and poignant record of the Ness project – as seen through the eyes of some of the many people involved. Rest assured, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house when it was first seen by the team!

The free event is on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Orkney Theatre, Kirkwall, from 6.45pm. There is no need to book – just turn up on the night.

Please note: This will be an in-person event only, although, at some point in the future, Lucy may make the film available online.