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The Ness from above…

Tuesday, August 7, 2018 (8:20 PM)

Two shots, courtesy of Scott’s drone, of the Ness of Brodgar today.

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Please note: The fieldwork element of the Ness of Brodgar project ended in August 2024 and the excavation site is now closed to the public. Our focus is now on post-excavation analysis and publication.

However, we will be back on site for a final, limited period in July 2026.

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