Welcome to the website of the Orkney Archaeology Society. We are a charity registered in Scotland (SCO048044) which developed from the Friends of Orkney Archaeological Trust – click here for the history. If you would like to support the work of the OAS please make a donation by visiting our donation page , or consider becoming a member… Read More
A celebration of all things brilliant about Brochs. Stalls, talks and a field trip Saturday 20th October 12 noon until 5 pm at St Magnus Centre, Palace Rd, Kirkwall. Sunday 21st October 11am at the Broch of Gurness, West Mainland. All welcome – Entry Free – Raffle OAS poster for Brochtoberfest 2018
With Dr Hugo Anderson-Whymark 2nd November 10am – 4pm Orkney Archive, Kirkwall
Three of our comittee members and UHI archaeology students have set up a stall for the ‘Freshers’ exibition at the UHI to introduce them to Orkney Archaeology Society. Freshers is Wednesday 12th Sept, Thursday 13th Sept and Friday 14th Sept from 9-4pm.
Understanding grooved ware – The enigmatic pottery of late neolithic Britain and Ireland. A talk by Dr Mike Cooper – University of Bradford St Magnus Centre, Palace road, Kirkwall 24th July at 7:30pm
Sunday 19th August 2nd Ness Open Day, with a private tour of the site for OAS members by Nick Card at 10am. The Open day itself runs 11am – 4pm. Please note this is for OAS members only.
Understanding grooved ware – The enigmatic pottery of late neolithic Britain and Ireland. A talk by Dr Mike Cooper – University of Bradford St Magnus Centre, Palace road, Kirkwall 24th July at 7:30pm
Past and Present A talk by resident artist, Elisabeth Holder. From 7:30 pm until 9:30 pm At St Magnus Centre Palace Rd, Kirkwall KW15 1PA Free Free entry – raffle – all welcome Poster to download ( PDF )
Understanding grooved ware – The enigmatic pottery of late neolithic Britain and Ireland. A talk by Dr Mike Cooper – University of Bradford St Magnus Centre, Palace road, Kirkwall 24th July at 7:30pm All welcome – Free entry – Raffle Poster to download ( PDF )
With renowned illustrator Alan R Braby Saturday 21st July 2018 at the Craft Hub, Rousay (just by the pier) 11:30 – 3pm including hands-on session with all materials provided free Soup and bannock lunch available for £5 To book your FREE place please tel: 01856 821455 or by email on: crafthub@btconnect.com Poster to download (… Read More