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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240710T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20240509T161533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T153941Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Dr George Prew from the Treasure Trove Unit
DESCRIPTION:The video of this talk is now on our Youtube channel. \n  \nThis talk gives a brief overview of the Treasure Trove system in Scotland and how it functions. Outlining areas of specific significance and materials handled\, the personnel involved and  some of the big changes to the unit over the last year. The presentation will include of some of the particularly interesting cases of objects which have come through the process from Orkney in recent  years. \nDr George Prew is a Treasure Trove Officer focusing on Orkney\, Shetland\, Moray\, and The Lothians. His research interests centre on dress and death\, with his PhD work focussing on  Iron Age Italy. Within the Treasure Trove Unit\, he has a particular interest in Late Medieval enamelled objects\, steatite tools\, small lead finds\, and shot. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dr-george-prew-from-the-treasure-trove-unit/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Road\, Kirkwall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20240708T133601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T133601Z
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20240731T111037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T162543Z
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SUMMARY:Video: The Ages of Orkney
DESCRIPTION:A talk by the Orkney cartoonist\, Alex Leonard ( of Giddy Limit )\, about the design process of the new characters for Orkney Archaeology Society the project was guided by local archaeologists. We recorded this talk and it is on our YouTube Channel \n  \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-the-ages-of-orkney/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Road\, Kirkwall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20240902T105617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T105718Z
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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:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20240828T161809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T162604Z
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SUMMARY:Video: Viking Graves by Professor James Graham-Campbell
DESCRIPTION:A rare opportunity to hear Professor James Graham-Campbell one of the foremost experts on Vikings\, will be talking to us on Viking Graves.  This is a talk which is part of the Viking Festival \nVideo of the talk
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/viking-graves/
LOCATION:Birsay Community Hall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20240916T153957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T164058Z
UID:3426-1726772400-1726776000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Video: Tomb of the Eagles recent survey
DESCRIPTION:Graeme Cavers of AOC Archaeology\, part of the team undertaking a feasibility study of community purchase of the Tomb of the Eagles\, will present the findings of a recent archaeological condition survey of the tomb at an online meeting using Microsoft Teams\, from 19:00-20:00 on Thursday 19 September. All welcome to join what will be a fascinating presentation. \nVideo of event
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-tomb-of-the-eagles-recent-survey/
LOCATION:On-Line
CATEGORIES:News,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20241010T155110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T174844Z
UID:3439-1730228400-1730235600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Storms\, Pseudonyms and Spinning Wheels – glimpses into the life of Lady Burroughs
DESCRIPTION:by Dr Nela Scholma- Mason (Independent Researcher) \nThe life story of Eliza D’Oyly Traill Burroughs (best known as Lady Burroughs; 1849-1908) has largely been overshadowed by that of her husband\, Lt-Gen Sir Frederick W Traill Burroughs (1831 – 1905). This talk will focus on her life\, drawing on a range of archival material\, including photographs and first-hand anecdotes. \nOAS – Lady Burroughs – Poster (pdf)
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-storms-pseudonyms-and-spinning-wheels-glimpses-into-the-life-of-lady-burroughs/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Road\, Kirkwall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241124T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
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;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20241010T155345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T160659Z
UID:3441-1733425200-1733434200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Skaill: 1000 years of occupation at a Rousay farm.
DESCRIPTION:by Professor Ingrid Mainland\, Dan Lee\, Jen Harland\, Sarah Jane Gibbon\, Julia Cussons (UHI Archaeology Institute) \nExcavations at Skaill over the last decade have revealed a complex settlement mound. From the Norse hall\, to medieval farm buildings and later additions\, some of these structures were adapted and used well into the 19th Century until the farmstead was cleared. Skaill gives us a rare glimpse at what continuous occupation for nearly 1000 years looks like\, with changing buildings\, farming practices\, importing of goods and deposition of middens. Putting this story in context\, the talk updates on the excavations in 2024 which focused on the internal floors of a late medieval square building and an 18th century house. \nPlaces are limited so please register a RSVP on this web site and if later you can’t make it then you can un register later. \nWe are hoping to film this talk and it will initially be available to members later.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-skaill-1000-years-of-occupation-at-a-rousay-farm/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre Friends Room\, orkney
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250115T142716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250226T123422Z
UID:3542-1737658800-1737664200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Video: What does a Regional Archaeologist do?
DESCRIPTION:Paul Sharman\, Orkney Islands Council \nPaul talks about his role as the Orkney Islands Council’s Archaeologist. The remit is huge and ranges from helping pull together responses to the Sanday wreckage to finding where to bury 76 pilot whales; encouraging community archaeological and cultural heritage projects; giving input on the Orkney World Heritage Management Plan. Additionally he gives advice on the potential implications of changes in agricultural land use or a planning application on Orkney’s rich archaeological heritage. \nThe recording of the talk is here \nIf you enjoy our free talks then please consider a donation here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-what-does-a-regional-archaeologist-do/
LOCATION:On-Line
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250126T103447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T165349Z
UID:3683-1740078000-1740078000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Video: A Saint in Stone – the material legacy of the St Magnus in the North Atlantic
DESCRIPTION:By Jenny Murray\,  UHI/Shetland Museum \n \nThe core of this current study is the objective to tell the story of St Magnus in a different and new way; to widen the narrative beyond the existing hagiographic studies\, concentrating instead on the material legacy both in the landscape of his veneration\, and related material culture. This talk will  build on previous work undertaken by Sarah Jane Gibbon in Orkney\, by expanding the record of material relating to the cult of St Magnus in Caithness\, Shetland\, the Faroes\, Iceland and Norway. This is an opportunity to see St Magnus in a new light\, and Jenny has some exciting news to share  about St Magnus in Orkney! \n  \nThis talk is free but please consider a donation. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-a-saint-in-stone-the-material-legacy-of-the-st-magnus-in-the-north-atlantic/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Road\, Kirkwall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250126T103912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T145832Z
UID:3685-1742428800-1742515199@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Further discoveries at Blomuir Passage Grave\, Holm
DESCRIPTION:By Hugo Anderson Wymark National Museums Scotland \nIn 2023 a new Neolithic passage grave was discovered at Blomuir\, Holm. Excavations in 2024 fully excavated the chamber and side cells\, revealing further burials and details of the structure. This talk provides an update on the excavation. \nThis talk will be recorded and will appear on our Youtube channel\, firstly for our members and then in a couple of weeks time for all. \nThis will be on Zoom Thursday 20th March at 7pm we are having problems with the web site caching badly and delivering corrupted pages. This should soon correct but in the meantime don’t worry about RSVP and here is the link for the talk. \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84260186779
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-further-discoveries-at-blomuir-passage-grave-holm/
LOCATION:On-Line
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250126T104054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T163820Z
UID:3687-1746039600-1746046800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: By Esther Renwick\, Historic Environment Scotland
DESCRIPTION:Esther is District Visitor and Community Manager (Orkney and Shetland) Historic Environment Scotland. \n“Simply Amazing”: Managing Orkney’s Properties in Care \nEsther Renwick of HES will speak about  her route to the exciting job of  managing some of Scotland’s most celebrated archaeological sites across Orkney and Shetland. HES has forty-four properties in Care across the two archipelagos\, including six staffed properties: Skara Brae\, Maeshowe\, Broch of Gurness\, Hackness Martello Tower and Battery\, and the Bishops and Earls Palaces in Orkney and Jarlshof in Shetland. \nPlaces are limited so you will need to register when they are available ( Members are being informed first by email ) The RSVP registration form will appear on this page later. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-by-esther-renwick-historic-environment-scotland/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Road\, Kirkwall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250522T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250428T100011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T123629Z
UID:3885-1747940400-1747947600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis meeting is being held entirely on-line so members can join wherever they are based.  This will be a business meeting only\, and the documents that we will be referring to will be available here before the meeting for you to review. All are welcome\, but in the event of a vote only members will be allowed to participate.  To get the link for the meeting\, please click the RSVP button below \nDocuments all pdf: \n\nNominations-to-form-the-OAS-Board-for-2025\nOAS-AGM-Agenda-2025\nOAS-AGM-minutes-2024\nOAS OSCR TAR 2023 to 2024 – draft\, agreed by OAS Board – for 2025 AGM\nOAS 2025 AGM accounts\nMembership Secretary Report\nReport Membership Stats\n\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/agm-2025/
LOCATION:OnLine
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250502T094532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T105726Z
UID:3689-1748455200-1748466000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Video: A discussion between Nick Card and Mark Edmonds
DESCRIPTION:There is a report and photos on this talk on the Ness of Brodgar site \nThe video of the talk is here \nThis is an OAS Legacy talk: A discussion between Nick Card and Mark Edmonds \nThe film of the recent Ness Exhibition that was financed by OAS will be premiered and is viewable here. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-a-discussion-between-nick-caird-and-mark-edmonds/
LOCATION:Orkney Theatre\, Kirkwall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:News,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250607T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250529T160800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T170632Z
UID:4019-1749322800-1749330000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Loch of Ayre with 'show and tell' beforehand
DESCRIPTION:Broch and Beyond: Past and Present Investigations at the Loch of Ayre \nBy Martin Carruthers and Amanda Brend \nThis event will showcase the recent geophysical surveys undertaken at Loch of Ayre broch by ORCA\, UHI Archaeology Institute for the St Mary’s community and the Loch of Ayre Walkway Association. \nThe geophysical surveys were successful in revealing the probable existence of an extramural settlement associated with the Loch of Ayre broch and in helping to determine its character and extent. The survey also added to our picture of the landscape around\, beyond the Scheduled Area of the broch site\, hinting at the possibility of other settlement features\, some of which may be associated with the broch\, and cultivation remains from the Medieval/post-Medieval periods. \nMeanwhile\, the archaeologists will also discuss the excavations of the broch that were undertaken in 1901\, in which the interior of the broch and its outer and inner walls were exposed. A range of objects; artefacts and animal bones\, were excavated and some of these were beautifully photographed and we can discuss these in terms of other\, more recently\, excavated assemblages from Orcadian Iron Age sites and pace the old finds in context. \nA special feature of the event is a ‘show-and-tell’ from 4:30 . The archaeologists encourage anyone attending to bring along any potential archaeological objects they might have found\, and they will seek to identify these.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-loch-of-ayre-with-show-and-tell-earlier/
LOCATION:Holm Hall
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250507T100045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T175102Z
UID:4027-1752192000-1752278399@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Open day: The Cairns
DESCRIPTION:Your chance to visit the current dig going on at South Ronaldsay
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/open-day-the-cairns/
LOCATION:The Cairns\, South Ronaldsay\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs,News,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250730T120050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T154850Z
UID:4123-1757498400-1757502000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tour of St Magnus Cathedral ground floor.
DESCRIPTION:£10 per person\, lasts 1 hour\, no need to book \nMeet at the West End\, inside the Cathedral
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-graffiti-tour-st-magnus-cathedral/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250730T120031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T122414Z
UID:4088-1757583000-1757586600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250730T120006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T170127Z
UID:4289-1757584800-1757588400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tour of St Magnus Cathedral ground floor.
DESCRIPTION:£10 per person\, lasts 1 hour\, no need to book \nMeet at West End\, inside the Cathedral
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/tour-of-st-magnus-cathedral-ground-floor/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
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:20250911T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250730T120057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T131759Z
UID:4131-1757588400-1757592000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Upper Level Tour\, St Magnus Cathedral.
DESCRIPTION:Upper Level tour lasts 1 hour 15 mins \n£15 per person\, all participants must be a minimum of 12 years old. Booking essential\, call 01856 874894 to make your booking. \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! \nMeet at the Custodian’s office inside the Cathedral
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-graffiti-tour-st-magnus-cathedral-3/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
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:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250730T120050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T131902Z
UID:4295-1757599200-1757604600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Upper Level Tour of St Magnus Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Upper Level tour lasts 1 hour 15 mins \n£15 per person\, all participants must be a minimum of 12 years old. Booking essential\, call 01856 874894 to make your booking. \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! \nMeet at the Custodian’s office inside the Cathedral \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/upper-level-tour-of-st-magnus-cathedral/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250730T120035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T160259Z
UID:4111-1757602800-1757610000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:UHI Post Graduate Student research
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHolly Young – Shore Life: the Contribution of Marine Molluscs to Iron Age Subsistence in Northern Scotland\n\n\n\nKath Page – The Deer Turn: reimagining nature and culture duality through human-red deer relations in Scotland’s Archaeological Past\n\n\n\nLucille Rodrigues – Finding Mesolithic Time: assessing Scotland’s Mesolithic stone tools as an international heritage resource\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThis is a free talk but\, given limit on numbers\, tickets will need to be booked in advance \n\n\n\nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July Book tickets on EventBrite here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/uhi-post-graduate-student-research/
LOCATION:Maes Howe Visitor Centre\, Stenness\, KW16 3LB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250730T120003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T161028Z
UID:4117-1757617200-1757624400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Behind the scenes of Time Team: over 30 years in the media limelight
DESCRIPTION:By Dr John Gater (Time Team/SUMO GeoSurveys) \nThis is a free event\, but booking a ticket in advance is required \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July \nBook tickets on Eventbrite here. \nThis talk will not be recorded
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-with-dr-john-gater/
LOCATION:Stromness Town Hall\, 10 Church Rd\, Stromness\, Orkney\, KW16 3BA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
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:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250730T120057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T140949Z
UID:4129-1757671200-1757718000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Special Graffiti Tour\, St Magnus Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:£15pp last 1 hour 15 mins. Minimum aged 12.  \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\, phone 01856 874894.  \nPlease note\, whilst some of this tour is on the ground floor\, the majority of the tour is in the Upper Levels which contain uneven surfaces\, many steps\, and narrow corridors. This tour visits parts of the cathedral not normal seen on standard tours.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-graffiti-tour-st-magnus-cathedral-2/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T174455
CREATED:20250730T120006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141205Z
UID:4314-1757674800-1757678400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Special Graffiti Tour\, St Magnus Cathedral.
DESCRIPTION:£15pp last 1 hour 15 mins. Minimum aged 12.  \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\, phone 01856 874894.  \nPlease note\, whilst some of this tour is on the ground floor\, the majority of the tour is in the Upper Levels which contain uneven surfaces\, many steps\, and narrow corridors. This tour visits parts of the cathedral not normal seen on standard tours.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-graffiti-tour-st-magnus-cathedral-5/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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