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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T150000
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DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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:20260405T173716
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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:20260405T173716
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
CREATED:20250730T120055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T143649Z
UID:4297-1757674800-1757678400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Protecting and Managing World Heritage in Orkney
DESCRIPTION:with Joss Durnan and Oliva Anderson\, Historic Environment Scotland \nThis is a free event\, but as the space is small\, booking is required. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July \nEventBrite Tickets here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/protecting-and-managing-world-heritage-in-orkney/
LOCATION:Maes Howe Visitor Centre\, Stenness\, KW16 3LB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
CREATED:20250730T120055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141239Z
UID:4133-1757678400-1757682000@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-4/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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:20250912T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
CREATED:20250730T120013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162605Z
UID:4141-1757689200-1757696400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: The Cairns\, an update from Martin Carruthers.
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event\, but booking is required because of space in the Hall. \nIt will be held in the Upper Room. \nThere will be a raffle\, and donations are welcome \n This event 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 tickets on Eventbrite here \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-with-martin-carruthers/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
CREATED:20250730T120002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T122607Z
UID:4143-1757698200-1757701800@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 (includes booking fee)\n \nBook via Eventbrite here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/guided-tour-of-the-new-viking-exhibition-at-the-orkney-museum-2/
LOCATION:The Orkney Museum\, Kirkwall\, Broad Street\, KIrkwall\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
CREATED:20250730T120007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162957Z
UID:4151-1757703600-1757710800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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:20260405T173716
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
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:20260405T173716
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:20260405T173716
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
CREATED:20251119T111317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T111317Z
UID:4401-1764874800-1764880200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Ness Battery - Then and Now.
DESCRIPTION:By Andrew Hollinrake \nArchaeologist and historian Andrew Hollinrake has been researching the site and conducting guided tours since 2009\, but there are still new discoveries in the form of archival and personal material turning up every year.  Only recently was the true identity of the soldier who painted the stunning mural revealed\, and this year\, for the first time\, a member of the artist’s family paid a visit to the site. There’s more to reveal in this talk including some previously unseen photographs from WWI \nFree Entry with Raffle all welcome.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-ness-battery-then-and-now/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
CREATED:20251202T190006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T122901Z
UID:4405-1769713200-1769720400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Excavations at the Knowe of Skea\, Westray 700BC to 700AD?
DESCRIPTION:Dr Graeme Wilson is a partner in EASE Archaeology with interests in all aspects of Archaeology in Orkney and Shetland. He has lived and worked on Westray for many years. \nThis talk will be on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89841145815
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/excavations-at-the-knowe-of-skea/
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:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
CREATED:20251202T190049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T192356Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: From Bone to Being:
DESCRIPTION:The Convergence of Science\, Art\, and the Human Story in Facial Reconstruction. \nby \nDr Tobias Houlton\, Craniofacial Anthropologist and Forensic Imaging Consultant \nThis talk will be on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88208065294?pwd=vzgPHfb7G9X0qQudb9nJEQy74pQ2Er.1
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-from-bone-to-being/
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:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T173716
CREATED:20251202T190012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T195738Z
UID:4413-1774551600-1774558800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Murder\, mayhem and misdemeanour: the application of archaeology to the recently deceased.
DESCRIPTION:by Dr Jen Miller\, UHI Archaeology \nThis talk is suitable for adults only because of some of the images. \nBecause of the nature of the subject this talk will NOT be recorded. \nPolice forces UK wide have come a long way forensically over the past three decades.  As forensic science has advanced\, so has appreciation of the value of forensic archaeology in the investigation of complex cases involving suspicious death. Standard techniques used by archaeologists everywhere in search\, excavation and artefact recovery can be extrapolated to modern crime scene analysis when coupled with a sound understanding of chain of evidence and legal principles.  Through a series of high-profile case studies\, this presentation aims to demonstrate how a ‘degree in digging holes’\, together with a solid understanding of legal requirements can help find a grave or exclude areas of suspicion. It can provide informed comment on how a body was concealed\, what tools were used\, and interpret sequence of events and timings of death. Crucially\, archaeological techniques supports jury understanding of complex events\, demonstrating the rigour applied to the investigation and thus helping to support criminal justice. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-forensic-botany/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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