The Ness of Brodgar Project

Monday, July 17, 2023

Diary Extra – 3d model of drain between Structures One and Nineteen

This small model shows part of a Neolithic drain, visible after the paving stones that covered it were lifted. The drain runs in the space between Structures One and Nineteen… Read more

Excavation

Monday, July 17, 2023

Dig Diary – New arrivals add to an already ‘buzzing’ atmosphere

A new week and another new batch of diggers – including the 2023 batch of students from Willamette University, Oregon, USA. Read more

Structures

Sunday, July 16, 2023

Diary Extra – In and around Structure Twenty-Seven

Before excavation resumes in Structure Twenty-Seven tomorrow, Sigurd took the chance to get some pictures of this stunning – but enigmatic – building. Click on any of the images for… Read more

Excavation

Friday, July 14, 2023

Diary Extra – Structure Ten’s holed megalith and excavation pics

More pictures of the “reassembled” holed standing stone outside Structure Ten, and a few images from across the site today. Click any image for an enlargement.… Read more

Excavation

Friday, July 14, 2023

Dig Diary – Eighteen’s entrance discovered as specialists gather on site

Some of the Ness project specialists outside Structure Ten this afternoon. (📷 Sigurd Towrie) Day TenFriday, July 14, 2023 Week two ended on an exciting note, with a site visit… Read more

Excavation

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Dig Diary – The Odin Stone’s little brother outside Structure Twenty-Six?

Today’s star find – a holed-orthostat incorporated into paving outside Structure Twenty-Six’s eastern end. (📷 Sigurd Towrie) Day NineThursday, July 13, 2023 Structure Twenty-Six has done it again! This later,… Read more

Podcast / Ring of Brodgar

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Ring of Brodgar is the subject of latest ‘Stone Me’ podcast episode

Professor Jane Downes and Matthew Magee recording the podcast at the Ring of Brodgar. (📷 Sigurd Towrie) The Ring of Brodgar is the subject of the latest episode of the… Read more

Excavation

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Dig Diary – A special cattle bone deposit, more post-holes and a turf roof?

Day Eight Wednesday, July 12, 2023 It was another wet start today. Sheets of rain buffeted the site as blankets of grey cloud shrouded the hills surrounding the… Read more

Excavation

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Dig Diary – rain, post-holes and more of the ‘Great Wall’

The outer face of the ‘Great Wall’ emerging from the Trench J extension at the close of play today. Outside the wall (to the right of the picture is rubble… Read more

Excavation

Monday, July 10, 2023

Dig Diary – The ‘Great Wall’ emerges from Trench J’s new extension

Day Six Monday, July 10, 2023 The start of week two and another batch of diggers gathered on site this morning – a mix of familiar and new faces. … Read more

Excavation

Monday, July 10, 2023

Diary Extra – Viewing the site from above

A selection of drone photographs from Professor Scott Pike. Click on any picture for an enlargement. … Read more

Excavation / Structures

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Diary Extra – Around Trench P

A selection of photographs from Friday, recording elements of some of Trench P’s structures. For more information on any of the buildings featured, see the Structures section.… Read more

Excavation

Friday, July 7, 2023

Dig Diary – ‘Dressers’, DNA and earlier buildings

Day Five Friday, July 7, 2023 The end of week one already! Where does the time go? Before we get into today’s events, for fans of… Read more

Excavation

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Dig Diary – ‘Structure Five really is turning into something quite special’

Clea and Sarah Jane at work in Structure One this afternoon. (📷 Sigurd Towrie) Day FourThursday, July 6, 2023 What a glorious day. And how good to hear the gentle… Read more

3D Model

Thursday, July 6, 2023

3d model of ‘dresser’ remains in Structure Five

Supervisor Paul Durdin’s photogrammetric model of one of the six ‘dresser’ features inside Structure Five. Within the primary rectangular section of Structure Five we… Read more