Dig Diary – north-western corner reveals the full extent of Structure Twenty-Seven’s wall
A great day, in which we not only exposed Structure Twenty-Seven's north-western corner but found the first polished stone axe of the season. Read more
Diary extra – 3d model of Structure Five’s hearth
Mission accomplished! Despite the problems photographing in bright sunshine today, Paul has produced a fine 3d model of Structure Five's hearth. Read more
Dig Diary – new diggers, shifting midden and more on the Structure Twelve puppy
Another busy day on site with more surprises, questions and some more information on last week's dog discovery. Read more
Diary extra – day eleven’s photographic excursion around site
Monday's selection of photographs from Jo Bourne. Read more
Ness time capsule arrives on site
Jim Middlemas' specially created time capsule, which we will bury at the end of the 2024 season, has arrived on site. Read more
Dig Diary – why won’t Structure Twelve just play the game?
Another busy day, with special visitors, finds and conundrums in, you've guessed it, Structure Twelve. Read more
Dig Diary – a missing pier, early pottery, a stone ‘dish’ and more of Twenty-Seven’s beautiful wall
Sublime pottery sherds, a stone vessel, Structure Twelve's missing pier and more of Twenty-Seven's north-western wall - a day of exciting discoveries. Read more
Dig Diary – rain, rain go away (and stronger words to that effect)
Our prayers for a break in the weather have gone unanswered and today wind and rain saw excavation cancelled. Read more
Dig Diary – a dog in the drain
We welcomed an improvement in the weather today, which allowed us to get on with excavation across the site - with a few surprise discoveries. Read more
Diary extra – day seven in pictures
A selection of pictures from across the site by Jo Bourne. Read more
Dig Diary – desperately seeking signs of summer!
Another day of interrupted excavation caused by decidedly unseasonable weather. Read more
Dig Diary – weather halts excavation (but post-ex produces a stunning bead from Structure Five)
After a week of sunshine, the weather took a turn for the worse today and excavation was cancelled. Read more
Dig Diary – Structure Ten produces the first decorated stone of the season
Archaeological work resumed on site today as diggers returned to most of the structures to check out the lay of the land. Read more
Diary extra – a visit from Glaitness primary pupils
A selection of photographs of today's visit by pupils from Glaitness Primary School in Kirkwall. Read more
