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
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.
This year the ever increasing in popularity festival about the enigmatic Brochs will be 20th – 21st October, make sure you reserve these dates. – More info to follow
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
At the Rousay Community School & Garden Saturday 14th July from 11am to 5pm ‘Meet the Swandro Specialists’ in the school hall, including special guest osteoarchaeologist Jackie McKinley of the ‘Time Team’. Visit the Viking encampment, sample a Viking lamb stew with bere bannocks. Free entry, raffle, all welcome. Free bus from pier meets the… Read More