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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:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162957Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: The Wreck Detectives: assembling the evidence for identifying the Sanday Wreck.
DESCRIPTION:By Ben Saunders of Wessex Archaeology \nThis is a free event but booking is required make sure of a seat in the Hall. \nIt will be held in the Upper Room. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nBook your tickets on Eventbrite here \n  \nThere will be a raffle\, and donations are welcome \nThis free event will be recorded and made available on the OAS YouTube channel in due course.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-the-wreck-detectives-assembling-the-evidence-for-identifying-the-sanday-wreck/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T111232Z
UID:4154-1757757600-1757766600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:A walk and talk to the Knowes of Trotty in the West Mainland - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:With Professor Colin Richards and Professor Jane Downes\, both of UHI Archaeology Institute. \nThis is a free event but as numbers are limited to 25 you will need to book a ticket in advance \nCome dressed for the weather – after the walk there will be refreshments at the Hall and a chance to informally talk through the morning with Colin and Jane. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nBook free tickets on Eventbrite here \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/a-walk-and-talk-in-the-west-mainland/
LOCATION:Harray Hall\, Harray\, Orkney\, KW17 2LB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T163401Z
UID:4157-1757757600-1757779200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Grassroots Heritage in Scotland Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Scottish Community Heritage Alliance. \nThis free event is a celebration of community heritage\, source of useful information for grassroots groups and an opportunity to meet up with others working in or with an interest in heritage in the region. It is also an opportunity to join the Grassroots discussion and have your views represented at a national level in the Grassroots Heritage in Scotland review of the current state of community heritage. \nTo book your place\, email scottishcommunityheritage@gmail.com
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/grassroots-heritage-in-scotland-roadshow/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Road\, Kirkwall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250829T090026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T160351Z
UID:4364-1757763000-1757772000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:A second walk and talk to the Knowes of Trotty in the West Mainland
DESCRIPTION:Delighted to announce that\, due to popular demand\, and Professor Jane Downes offering to run the walk twice\, we have organised a 2nd walk and talk for the Knowes of Trotty. \nThis event starts with the talk\, which will also include folk who went on the walk 1st thing. Then\, after the talk\, this second group would go with Jane and Sigurd to walk the site. \nUnfortunately Professor Colin Richards cannot now make this event so Jane will be joined by Sigurd Towrie. \n  \nWith Sigurd and Professor Jane Downes\, both of UHI Archaeology Institute. \nThis 2nd event starts at the hall with the talk (which will also have the folk from the 1st walk at it) then the 2nd group go out to site with Jane. \nThis is a free event but as numbers are limited to 25 you will need to book a ticket in advance \nCome dressed for the weather – after the walk there will be refreshments at the Hall and a chance to informally talk through the morning with Colin and Jane. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 10:00 am on the 29th August \nBook free tickets on Eventbrite here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/a-second-walk-and-talk-to-the-knowes-of-trotty-in-the-west-mainland/
LOCATION:Harray Hall\, Harray\, Orkney\, KW17 2LB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T163734Z
UID:4160-1757790000-1757797200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Centre of the Viking Earldom and Bishopric of Orkney\, and its antecedents.
DESCRIPTION:The Brough of Birsay Investigations 1954 – 2014 \nBy Professor Chris Morris \nOAS Legacy event \nThis is a free event and places are limited but will be recorded and made available on the OAS YouTube channel in due course. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nBook your tickets on Eventbrite here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-the-brough-of-birsay-investigations-1954-2014/
LOCATION:Birsay Community Hall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T111007Z
UID:4165-1757844000-1757849400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Special tour of Ness Battery - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:with local historian and archaeologist Andrew Hollinrake \nThis will include the wider context of the area as well as the Ness Battery itself. \nThis is a free event\, donations will be welcome. \nBooking in advance is essential as places are limited to 25\n \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nBook your free tickets from Eventbrite here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-tour-of-ness-battery/
LOCATION:Point of Ness campsite\, Stromness\, orkney\, KW16 3DW
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
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:20250914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T180721Z
UID:4169-1757847600-1757853000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tomb of the Eagles event
DESCRIPTION:Meet the team who are working to re-open the Tomb of the Eagles. This tour starts at the Visitor Centre and will then include a walk out to the Tomb via the Burnt Mound. \nSpace at the tomb means places are limited to 20\, you can book your tickets at the link here at EventBrite \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/tomb-of-the-eagles-event/
LOCATION:Tomb of the Eagles\, KW17 2RW
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T123313Z
UID:4172-1757847600-1757853000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:1940’s experience at HMS Tern
DESCRIPTION:Tour of the site by the team who are carrying out the renovation. All volunteers will be in period dress\, feel free to join in! \nTo make the most of this event there is a limit in numbers of 25\, tickets are free but will need to be booked in advance. \nTea\, Coffee and period style tray bakes will be on sale. \nBook your free tickets from Eventbrite here \nNB: The site will be open from 11am to 4pm you can just turn up to view the site and the work done if you have not managed to book the tour
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/1940s-experience-at-hms-tern/
LOCATION:HMS Tern\, Twatt\, Twatt\, Orkney\, KW17 2JH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
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:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T171835Z
UID:4301-1757854800-1757860200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tomb of the Eagles event
DESCRIPTION:Meet the team who are working to re-open the Tomb of the Eagles. \nThis tour starts at the Visitor Centre and will then include a walk out to the Tomb via the Burnt Mound. \nSpace at the tomb means places are limited to 20\, \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nyou can book your tickets at the link here \nBooking your ticket is free\, but there is a £10 charge per person at the site
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/tomb-of-the-eagles-event-2/
LOCATION:Tomb of the Eagles\, KW17 2RW
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T164740Z
UID:4176-1757858400-1757862000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archaeology Story-telling event\, with the Orkney Storytelling Trust
DESCRIPTION:with local storytellers including Tom Muir\, Marita Lück and Fran Flett Hollinrake.\n \n£8 per ticket\, with profits to the Orkney Storytelling Trust. No need to book in advance but\, if it is chilly\, please wrap up well!
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/archaeology-story-telling-event-with-the-orkney-storytelling-trust/
LOCATION:St Peters Kirk\, Sandwick\, orkney
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141622Z
UID:4303-1757858400-1757863800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Upper Level Tour of St Magnus Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:£15 per person\, minimum age 12 \n  \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\, phone 01856 874894 \nTour lasts 1hr 15mins \nThis is the standard Upper Level Tour and the usual conditions apply. \nThese tours are in NO WAY fully accessible. Part of the tour is on the ground floor\, which is fine. But in the Upper Levels there are very narrow stairs\, tight passageways and uneven surfaces throughout. We would hate for anyone to be disappointed! \n\n\n\nMeet at the Custodian’s office inside the Cathedral
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/upper-level-tour-of-st-magnus-cathedral-2/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T123043Z
UID:4181-1757858400-1757865600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:1940’s experience at HMS Tern
DESCRIPTION:Tour of the site by the team who are carrying out the renovation. All volunteers will be in period dress\, feel free to join in! \nTo make the most of this event there is a limit in numbers of 25\, tickets are free but will need to be booked in advance. \nTea\, Coffee and period style tray bakes will be on sale. \nBook your free tickets on Eventbrite here \nNB: The site will be open from 11am to 4pm you can just turn up to view the site and the work done if you have not managed to book the tour
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/1940s-experience-at-hms-tern-2/
LOCATION:HMS Tern\, Twatt\, Twatt\, Orkney\, KW17 2JH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T172454Z
UID:4307-1757862000-1757867400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tomb of the Eagles event
DESCRIPTION:Meet the team who are working to re-open the Tomb of the Eagles. This tour starts at the Visitor Centre and will then include a walk out to the Tomb via the Burnt Mound. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nSpace at the tomb means places are limited to 20\, and you can book your EventBrite  tickets at the link here \nBooking your ticket is free\, but there is a £10 charge per person at the site
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/tomb-of-the-eagles-event-3/
LOCATION:Tomb of the Eagles\, KW17 2RW
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T173000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20250730T120020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141543Z
UID:4310-1757863800-1757869200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Upper Level Tour of St Magnus Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:£15 per person\, minimum age 12 \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\, phone 01856 874894 \nTour lasts 1hr 15mins \nMeet at the Custodian’s office inside the Cathedral \nThese tours are in NO WAY fully accessible. Part of the tour is on the ground floor\, which is fine. But in the Upper Levels there are very narrow stairs\, tight passageways and uneven surfaces throughout. We would hate for anyone to be disappointed! \nThis is the standard Upper Level Tour and the usual conditions apply. \nNote this starts at 3:45pm
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/upper-level-tour-of-st-magnus-cathedral-3/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260405T142659
CREATED:20251211T120108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T120217Z
UID:4430-1788912000-1789343999@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Orkney Archaeology Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:More info will appear here and on a new web site
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/orkney-archaeology-festival-2026/
LOCATION:To be announced
CATEGORIES:Festival,News
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