Welcome to the website of the Orkney Archaeology Society. We are a charity registered in Scotland (SC030611) 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
OAS presents a talk: ( known by us at OAS as ‘The Big Nick” ) by Nick Card Director, Ness of Brodgar Ness of Brodgar, to a “T” ? Orkney Arts Theatre, Kirkwall Grammar School Thursday June 21st At 7pm
Archaeologists from the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute, ORCA, UClan, the University of Bradford, Willamette University, the Swandro-Orkney Coastal Archaeology Trust, the Ness of Brodgar Trust has produced an interactive map of the main archaeology sites in Orkney, this will obviously be added to and will help visitors explore these locations. Goto… Read More
A contribution to the debate on the future of tourism and archaeology from Orkney Archaeology Society OAS is not and cannot be an Orkney Tourist Board, but tourism does provide a vital opportunity to protect and promote the archaeology of our county. Tourism can help provide an income to support archaeological digs and research (e.g.… Read More
At the OAS AGM in 2016 a resolution was passed which instructed the Committee to take steps to become a Scottish Charity Incorporated Organisation (SCIO). The point of doing this was to provide the Committee and the organisation with the benefits of incorporation and was felt to be especially useful for a number of reasons,… Read More
Ness of Brodgar dig dates for 2018 are 2 July to 24 August. If you would like to help OAS at the Ness shop and meet and greet as well as car park help we would be grateful for any time you can spare. The shop raises a considerable amount each year to help keep… Read More
The Cairns dig dates for 2018 are 18th June to 13th of July If you would like to volunteer to help at the Cairns we have an application form for all prospective volunteers to fill out so we can check on health issues for insurance purposes, just email us for details. Email: studyarchaeology@uhi.ac.uk
Young Archaeologists Club Orkney Need Volunteers! A new club is starting up for young people between 8 – 15 who would like to get involved in archaeology in Orkney. They are looking for people to help with the running of this club, if you think this is you please visit the VAO web site here