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John Gater of Time Team releases video about ‘GeoFizz’ and the Ness
Time Team’s geophysics expert, Dr John Gater, counts down the five discoveries he believes have transformed the world of archaeology.… Read More
AGM: 2026 – Zoom only
This will be on Zoom for the benefit of all our members. This is for AGM business only. Zoom Link … Read More
Talk: An archaeology of Christianity in medieval Orkney: parishes, patronage and pilgrimage
By Dr Sarah-Jane Gibbon, UHI Archaeology In this talk Sarah Jane will give an overview of her research into Christian… Read More
Talk: Forthcoming Event by Dr Antonia Thomas
Post excavation of decorative stones – methods and approaches venue and all details to be confirmed
Dig: Skaill farm
Landscapes of Change: archaeologies of the Rousay Clearances and the Westness Estate
Dig: Ness of Brodgar Time Team excavation
The dates for the Time Team-funded excavation at the Ness have been confirmed and the dig will be open to visitors, on… Read More
Talk: From Bone to Being:
The Convergence of Science, Art, and the Human Story in Facial Reconstruction. by Dr Tobias Houlton, Craniofacial Anthropologist and Forensic… Read More
Talk: Murder, mayhem and misdemeanour: the application of archaeology to the recently deceased.
by Dr Jen Miller, UHI Archaeology This talk is suitable for adults only because of some of the images. Because… Read More
Talk: Excavations at the Knowe of Skea, Westray 700BC to 700AD?
Dr Graeme Wilson is a partner in EASE Archaeology with interests in all aspects of Archaeology in Orkney and Shetland.… Read More
Talk: Ness Battery – Then and Now.
By Andrew Hollinrake Archaeologist and historian Andrew Hollinrake has been researching the site and conducting guided tours since 2009, but… Read More
Orkney’s first Archaeology Festival a success
Last weekend saw the very first Orkney Archaeology Festival, and what a weekend it was! From inspiring talks and guided… Read More