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Welcome to the website of the Orkney Archaeology Society. We are a charity registered in Scotland (SCO048044) which developed from the… Read More
Just hearing the very sad news that Keith Brown suddenly passed away on Friday. Keith would be very well know… Read More
By Jenny Murray, UHI/Shetland Museum The core of this current study is the objective to tell the story of St… Read More
Our friends at the South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust in Orkney are hoping to raise £20,000 towards re-opening the Tomb of… Read More
Paul Sharman, Orkney Islands Council Paul talks about his role as the Orkney Islands Council’s Archaeologist. The remit is huge… Read More
A great new resource available to anyone who is interested in Scotland’s history with access to historical archive Explore locations… Read More
We are excited to let you know about some research workshops being held on various dates between March and September,… Read More
This is an OAS Legacy talk: A discussion between Nick Card and Mark Edmonds More details to follow. You will… Read More
Esther is District Visitor and Community Manager (Orkney and Shetland) Historic Environment Scotland. “Simply Amazing”: Managing Orkney’s Properties in Care… Read More
By Hugo Anderson Wymark National Museums Scotland In 2023 a new Neolithic passage grave was discovered at Blomuir, Holm. Excavations… Read More
By Jenny Murray, UHI/Shetland Museum The core of this current study is the objective to tell the story of St… Read More
Paul Sharman, Orkney Islands Council Paul talks about his role as the Orkney Islands Council’s Archaeologist. The remit is huge… Read More
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Because of the weather: Meet at Midhowe carpark at 12:30 am. Lunch: Free lunch in community room from 12. Talk:… Read More
by Professor Ingrid Mainland, Dan Lee, Jen Harland, Sarah Jane Gibbon, Julia Cussons (UHI Archaeology Institute) Excavations at Skaill over… Read More
by Dr Nela Scholma- Mason (Independent Researcher) The life story of Eliza D’Oyly Traill Burroughs (best known as Lady Burroughs;… Read More