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SUMMARY:Ness Open Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:The open day is on Sunday 30 July and will feature activities on site and in the Stenness Community School. Just turn up at either location any time between 11am and 4pm on the day. \nFree tours of the excavation  There is no need to book. \n\nThere is no entry to the excavation site if the main gate is closed and there are no staff on site.\nPlease do not drop off passengers at the site entrance – the single-track road is busy and potentially dangerous.\nIn bad weather the site may close at very short notice.\n\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ness-open-day-2023/
LOCATION:Ness of Brodgar and Stenness
CATEGORIES:Activity,Digs,Outside
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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SUMMARY:Viking Festival
DESCRIPTION:This is a week long event and will include live and online events. \nFor more details please visit  https://brodgar.co.uk/vikingweek/  \nIf you have enjoyed the festival and wish to support this event then please donate to the Viking Festival and please click here \nFor a full report on the 2023 Festival visit https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/report-of-the-2023-viking-week/
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/viking-festival/
LOCATION:Various in Orkney\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Activity,Outside,Talks,Walks,Youngsters
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ORGANIZER;CN="Raggie":MAILTO:info@brodgar.co.uk
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260611T225142
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T105718Z
UID:3396-1725667200-1726444799@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Viking Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:For full details please visit the main web site at  https://brodgar.co.uk/vikingweek/
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/viking-week2024/
LOCATION:Orkney
CATEGORIES:Activity,Outside,Talks,Youngsters
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ORGANIZER;CN="Raggie":MAILTO:info@brodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T225142
CREATED:20250529T141815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161855Z
UID:4023-1753614000-1753632000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Open Day: Ness of Brodgar
DESCRIPTION:The digging may be finished but the post-excavation analysis continues. Find out what’s happening with the project now. \n\nMeet the archaeologists and specialists\nView and get hands-on with artefacts\nChat with the Ness Team\nNess Café by Stenness Community Association\n\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/open-day-ness-of-brodgar/
LOCATION:Steness Community School
CATEGORIES:Activity,Outside
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260611T225142
CREATED:20250730T120016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T154724Z
UID:4071-1757498400-1757520000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Science at War a focus on 771 Sqd Photographic Unit
DESCRIPTION:This is a temporary display of camera’s and new photographs from HMS Tern’s 771 Sqd. Local archaeologist and historian Andrew Hollinrake will be on hand to answer questions from the Public. This will be housed in a building which is not normally open to the public. \nThis event is organised by Birsay Heritage Trust and is also organised as part of the Orkney International Science Festival. \nEntry is free\, donations to the ongoing renovation are welcome \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/science-at-war-a-focus-on-771-sqd-photographic-unit/
LOCATION:HMS Tern\, Twatt\, Twatt\, Orkney\, KW17 2JH
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T103000
DTSTAMP:20260611T225142
CREATED:20250730T120031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T122414Z
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SUMMARY:Private Guided Tour of the new Viking Exhibition at the Orkney Museum.
DESCRIPTION:A very special opportunity to view this new exhibition when the Gallery is closed to the public. This special guided tour is being put on for the festival by Orkney Islands Council. \nBooking required\, max 16. £16.96 per person (booking fee included) \nBook on EventBrite here  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/guided-tour-of-the-new-viking-exhibition-at-the-orkney-museum/
LOCATION:The Orkney Museum\, Kirkwall\, Broad Street\, KIrkwall\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260611T225142
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162741Z
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SUMMARY:Viking Experience at Scapa Beach
DESCRIPTION:£25 (general admission) / £15 (children). \nOrganised by Orkney Time Travel. \nBooking link: Orkney Time Travel event tickets from TicketSource. \nTravel back in time to Orkney’s Viking Age! The Viking Experience takes place on the stunning\, sandy Scapa beach outside Kirkwall. A living history event led by certified tourist guides.  You will be a Viking for the evening: Around the campfire\, we try out some Viking life skills such as fire striking\, baking on a griddle and butter making. You will hear stories from Norse mythology and Orkneyinga Saga. Enjoy fun and games like the Vikings did!
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/viking-experience-at-scapa-beach/
LOCATION:Scapa Beach
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260611T225142
CREATED:20250730T120039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T131311Z
UID:4162-1757844000-1757854800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Viking Family session.
DESCRIPTION:Entry by donation\, no booking necessary. Organised by Orkney Time Travel.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/viking-family-session/
LOCATION:Skail House Gardens\, KW16 3LR
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T225142
CREATED:20250730T120018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T110541Z
UID:4174-1757847600-1757862000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Carved Stone Balls: a drop-in workshop with Historic Environment Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Suitable for all ages\, come at any time over this period. \nAn event run by Historic Environment Scotland to learn more about carved stone balls and make a clay version to take home.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/carved-stone-balls-a-drop-in-workshop/
LOCATION:Maes Howe Visitor Centre\, Stenness\, KW16 3LB
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Youngsters
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260611T225142
CREATED:20250730T120013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T165021Z
UID:4183-1757862000-1757871000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Bere\, the Ancient Grain: Stories\, Superstition & Sustenance.
DESCRIPTION:An Orkney Time Travel and Immersive Orkney event. \nTicket price: £30 includes mill tour and baking session \nMax number: 10 \nTicket booking link: Orkney Time Travel event tickets from TicketSource. \nThis historic baking event is a hands-on cultural experience that immerses you in the rich heritage of Early Modern Orkney. The event begins at the historic Barony Mill\, Orkney’s last working watermill\, where the ancient grain bere barley is still milled using traditional methods. Bere has sustained Orkney’s people and livestock for centuries—and it’s still at the heart of local food and folklore. \nAs you explore the mill\, you’ll uncover the fascinating customs\, beliefs\, and healing traditions surrounding bere and food preparation. You’ll also visit a sacred healing well dedicated to Saint Magnus\, and learn how bere\, water\, and other natural ingredients were once used in folk medicine and witchcraft. \nThe journey continues at Birsay Community Hall\, where local chef Lorraine Johnston will guide you through a hands-on baking session. You’ll learn to make traditional bere oatcakes—a true taste of Orkney’s past. While the oatcakes bake\, enjoy captivating storytelling by Ragnhild Ljosland\, bringing Orkney’s myths and history to life.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/bere-the-ancient-grain-stories-superstition-sustenance/
LOCATION:Barony Mill\, Birsay\, Orkney\, KW17 2L
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Talks,Walks
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