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Amazing new find in Orkney
Archaeologists say they have uncovered the ruins of an “incredibly rare” 5,000-year-old tomb in Orkney. The Neolithic site at Holm,… Read More

News: Last two years of the Ness dig
An announcement on the Ness of Brodgar web site today says: “With some reluctance, it has been decided that there… Read More

Ness 2023 dig dates set
The excavation will be open to the public between Wednesday, July 5 and Wednesday, August 17. At present, guided tours are… Read More

Ness of Brodgar dig on for 2021!
For full details look at their web site https://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/2021-excavation-dates-set From the Ness site: “Although the dig will be open to the… Read More

Swandro Dig canceled for 2021
Unfortunately the Swandro dig are unable to excavate this summer @SwandroOrkney due to the uncertainty of Covid restrictions and social… Read More

Video: Martin answers your questions on the Cairns – part 3
This is the third video in our series by our Chair and Cairns site director – Martin Carruthers, who like… Read More

Video: Martin answers your questions on the Cairns – part 2
This is our second attempt at a short series by our chair and Cairns site director – Martin Carruthers who… Read More

Video: Martin answers your questions on the Cairns – part 1
This is our first attempt at a short series by our chair and Cairns site director – Martin Carruthers who… Read More

Ness of Brodgar Dig cancelled
Because of the COVID-19 virus restrictions, this year’s dig at the Ness of Brodgar has been cancelled for 2020. The… Read More

Digs: Ness dates for 2020
The dates for the 2020 excavation season at the Ness have been confirmed. The site will be open to the… Read More


Video: Swandro Talk
If you want to follow the Swandro Dig and perhaps give a donation to help this important work please visit… Read More


Ness of Brodger Dig dates confirmed for 2019
The dates for next year’s eight-week excavation season have been confirmed. Provided our funding plans come together, diggers will be… Read More