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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T172454Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
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:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T143000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
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
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
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:20250913T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
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:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20250730T120005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162741Z
UID:4146-1757700000-1757707200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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:20250912T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20250730T120042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141400Z
UID:4299-1757685600-1757689200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:St Magnus Cathedral Graveyard Tour.
DESCRIPTION:£10pp\, lasts 1 hour\, no need to book \nMeet at the Custodian’s office inside the Cathedral
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/st-magnus-cathedral-graveyard-tour/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20250730T120035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162224Z
UID:4138-1757682000-1757685600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ranger Walk at the Ring of Brodgar
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Historic Environment Scotland \nThis is a free event\, booking is not required
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ranger-walk-at-the-ring-of-brodgar-2/
LOCATION:Stones of Stenness car park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20250730T120043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T161227Z
UID:4121-1757671200-1757674800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ranger walk at the Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Historic Environment Scotland \nThis is a free event\, booking is not required
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ranger-walk-at-the-stones-of-stenness-and-barnhouse-2/
LOCATION:Stones of Stenness car park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="HES Rangers":MAILTO:orkneyrangers@hes.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20250730T120026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T155920Z
UID:4108-1757595600-1757599200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ranger Walk at the Ring of Brodgar
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Ring of Brodgar Car Park for this free walk and talk by  the HES Rangers. \nOrganised by Historic Environment Scotland \nThis is a free event\, booking is not required.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ranger-walk-at-the-ring-of-brodgar/
LOCATION:Car Park Ring of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="HES Rangers":MAILTO:orkneyrangers@hes.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20250730T120051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T155606Z
UID:4098-1757584800-1757588400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ranger walk at the Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Stones of Stenness Car Park for this free talk with the HES Rangers. \nOrganised by Historic Environment Scotland \nThis is a free event\, booking is not required
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ranger-walk-at-the-stones-of-stenness-and-barnhouse/
LOCATION:Stones of Stenness car park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="HES Rangers":MAILTO:orkneyrangers@hes.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241124T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20241031T172215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T175010Z
UID:3455-1732451400-1732462200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Walk: Skaill Farm\, Rousay recent discoveries changed times
DESCRIPTION:Because of the weather: \nMeet at Midhowe carpark at 12:30 am. \nLunch: Free lunch in community room from 12. \nTalk: is now on Thursday Nov 28 at 7pm in the school community room. \nFree event \, no need to book \, come along for all or part. \nContact studyarchaeology.uhi.ac.uk
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/walk-and-talk-skaill-farm-rousay-recent-discoveries/
LOCATION:Skaill Farm\, Rousay\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20240902T105617Z
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20240708T133601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T133601Z
UID:3360-1720954800-1720972800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ness of Brodgar Open day 2024
DESCRIPTION:Lots to do for all the Family. \nMany special events and exhibits
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ness-of-brodgar-open-day-2024/
LOCATION:Ness of Brodgar and Stenness
CATEGORIES:Outside,Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024-Ness-opendays.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T163000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20230827T164620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T161900Z
UID:2854-1719394200-1723825800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Digs: 2024 Dates for the Ness of Brodgar
DESCRIPTION:The dates for next year’s excavation – the final season of fieldwork at the Ness – have been set. \n2024’s nine-week excavation – the final season at the Ness of Brodgar – is open to the public on weekdays\, from 9.30am-4.30pm\, between Wednesday\, June 26 and Friday\, August 16. \nThe site will also be open on the two scheduled Sunday open days (see below). \nIt is closed to visitors from Monday\, August 19\, so work to infill the trenches can be carried out. \n\nThere is no entry to the excavation 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 we may have to close the site at very short notice.\n\nFree site tours\n\nWhile the site is open to the public\, our free excavation tours take place on weekdays at 11am\, 1pm and 3pm.\nEach tour lasts approximately one hour.\nThere is no need to book the free tours. Just turn up on site ahead of the start time.\n\nOpen days\nThere will be two open days in 2024 – Sunday\, July 14\, 2024\, and Sunday\, August 4\, 2024. \nThese will feature continues tours\, demonstrations\, displays and activities on site and at the Stenness school. \nJust turn up at either location any time between 11am and 4pm on the days. \nWhile on site\n\nPlease remember that the Ness of Brodgar is a working archaeological dig in a field.\nBe prepared for bumpy\, sometimes wet and slippy ground.\nPlease keep to indicated routes and stay away from the edge of the digging areas.\n\nToilets\n\nThere are no public toilets available on site.\nThe nearest facilities are in Stenness village (outside the Maeshowe visitor centre)\, 1.2 miles (2km) from the dig.\n\nDogs\n\nDogs are welcome\, but please keep them on their leads.\n\nFor full details \, including site opening hours\, Visit the Ness website click here. \nDue to the complex nature of the archaeology\, we won’t be taking volunteers in 2024\, unless they have previous experience working at the Ness.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/2024-dates-for-the-ness-of-brodgar/
LOCATION:Ness of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Digs,Outside,Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Ness-Scott-Pike.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20230221T194635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T102856Z
UID:2182-1694304000-1694995199@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230730T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20230723T081607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230809T090210Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230730T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20230723T081218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230723T171013Z
UID:2825-1690714800-1690736400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Swandro Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Open Day Saturday 30th July 10am – 4pm complete with reenactors bringing the Iron Age to life. free site tours\, no need to book\, all welcome
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/swandro-open-day/
LOCATION:Swandro
CATEGORIES:Digs,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230630T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230630T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20230625T151947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T151947Z
UID:2647-1688124600-1688144400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cairns Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Guided tours of the dig of the iron age broch in South Ronaldsay.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/cairns-open-day-3/
LOCATION:The Cairns\, South Ronaldsay\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Activity,Digs,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230612T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230707T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203112
CREATED:20221215T181655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221215T181655Z
UID:2153-1686567600-1688749200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dig: Cairns South Ronaldsay
DESCRIPTION:Open to the public on weekdays only
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dig-cairns-south-ronaldsay/
LOCATION:The Cairns\, South Ronaldsay\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs,Outside
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220706T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203113
CREATED:20220331T082248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T082248Z
UID:1911-1657103400-1660757400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ness of Brodgar Dig
DESCRIPTION:Don’t forget when you are visiting the dig that you have a look at the various merchandise at our shop on-site. \nhttps://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/site-tours-and-open-day-are-coming-back-to-the-ness/
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ness-of-brodgar-dig-4/
LOCATION:Ness of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Activity,Digs,Outside,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220613T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203113
CREATED:20220514T142145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220616T124508Z
UID:1946-1655118000-1657299600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Cairn Dig Dates - Canceled
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/cairn-dig-dates/
LOCATION:The Cairns\, South Ronaldsay\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs,Outside
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210921
DTSTAMP:20260504T203113
CREATED:20210604T075857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210825T145637Z
UID:1643-1631149200-1632099599@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Viking week
DESCRIPTION:The Viking Week Festival\, 9-19 September 2021. \nThere will be an excellent programme of online talks and face-to-face outdoor tours and events in Orkney (subject to Covid restrictions). \nOutings include guided tours of Birsay and Orphir with Colleen Batey\, guided tour of Kirkwall with Ragnhild Ljosland. Orkney Time Travel\, who organised the first Viking Week in 2019\, are also on the programme with a living history event. \nAll the details are on the website set up for the event  http://brodgar.co.uk/vikingweek/ and will be published on social media. \nWe hope as many people as possible can join the event in one way or another. Many of the events are free\, but we hope that you might consider making a donation to OAS (https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/donate/). \nPhoto copyright Mark Woodsford-Dean\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/viking-week-2/
LOCATION:Various in Orkney\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Activity,Outside,Talks,Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Raggie":MAILTO:info@brodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210723T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210723T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T203113
CREATED:20210619T091803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210619T091803Z
UID:1665-1627038000-1627059600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Orkney Energy Landscapes Project recording days #3
DESCRIPTION:The third  event of the new Orkney Energy Landscapes project takes place on Saturday\, July 3\, the focus shifts to Costa Head\, the site of an early wind turbine in the 1950s\, followed by Billia Croo\, Stromness\, on Friday\, July 23. This recording day will include a tour of the wave energy test site by the EMEC team. \nAnyone interested in learning some new skills and taking part in any\, or all\, of the recording days should email enquiries.ORCA@uhi.ac.uk. No previous experience is necessary. \nThe Orkney Energy Landscapes project is led by the Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA)\, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute\, in partnership with the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) and the Department of Social Anthropology at the University of St Andrews. \nIts aims are to explore the past\, present and future of energy production and its role in shaping the identity of Orkney’s communities.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/orkney-energy-landscapes-project-recording-days-3/
LOCATION:Billia Croo
CATEGORIES:Activity,Outside
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