Review
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Report of the 2023 Viking week.
Vikings are fun! Far from just being fierce warriors, the 4th Orkney Viking Week, which took place 10-17 September, explored… Read More
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Over the Edge – by Jeanne Bouza Rose
From the web site: “I have tried to give enough information about the media used and the measurements of each… Read More
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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
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Brochtoberfest 9th- 17th October 2021 – all events
All events this year This is an annual event and this year the programme will feature daily talks and events… Read More
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Sites re-opening
HES have reopened the Rousay tombs plus Cuween, Rennibister and Unstan have all been reopened. We await news on Maeshowe.… Read More
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Viking Week festival
Videos of some of the talks are listed here on the OAS YouTube channel The Viking Week Festival, 9-19 September… Read More
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Twilight tours at Maeshowe
Historic Enviroment Scotland An ‘after hours’ for an exclusive opportunity to tour Maeshowe and view the site in the changing… Read More