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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:20250430T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20250126T103912Z
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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:20250220T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250220T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20250126T103447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T165349Z
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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;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
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:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241205T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20241010T155345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T160659Z
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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:20241124T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
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:20241029T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
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:20240919T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
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:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20240828T161809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T162604Z
UID:3211-1725994800-1726002000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240907
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240916
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240822T213000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20240731T111037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T162543Z
UID:3366-1724353200-1724362200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240714T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
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
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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:20260502T000803
CREATED:20240509T161533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T153941Z
UID:3209-1720638000-1720645200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240816T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20240329T174729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T164440Z
UID:3147-1717095600-1717106400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM 2024 and Swandro Talk
DESCRIPTION:To make it more available to all members we are again holding our AGM via Zoom and it will be followed by a talk by Dr S.J. Dockrill and Dr J.M. Bond of the Swandro excavation titled “Roundhouse to Longhouse. The story of Swandro\, a multi-period site destroyed by the sea” \nHere is the video of the talk: \n \n  \nThe link to the Zoom meeting is in the RSVP when you apply so we can keep an idea of numbers. \nThe talk is free to all but if you would like to support the team at Swandro then please use our specific donation page for the event \nFiles for download: \nOAS AGM minutes 2023  \nOAS AGM Agenda 2024 ver 2 \nMembership Secretary Report 2024 \nNominations to form the OAS Board for 2024 \nOAS AGM Summary accounts \nOAS draft TAR and Accounts – amended \nResolution for the OAS AGM – May 2024 \nOAS-Constitution for consideration by the AGM 2024 \n  \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/agm-2024-and-swandro-talk/
LOCATION:On-Line
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:20231107T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20231025T151547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T185647Z
UID:3026-1699383600-1699390800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Video: Re-discovering a lost Neolithic tomb at Blomuir\, Holm
DESCRIPTION:This talk is now viewable on YouTube here\n\nOAS talk with Dr Hugo Anderson-Whymark (curator of Prehistory (Neolithic) National Museums Scotland on the recently rediscovered Blomuir tomb\, Orkney.\n\n\n7th November\, King Street Halls\, Kirkwall\, 7pm.\n\n\n\nThis talk will be recorded\, but we hope a lot of folk will be able to come to hear from Hugo first hand.\n\n\nAll welcome – free entry – raffle – please donate.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/re-discovering-a-lost-neolithic-tomb-at-blomuir-holm/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
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:20231014T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
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SUMMARY:Three Broctoberfest 2023 Talks
DESCRIPTION:Then\, on Saturday 14th October we have 3 live in-person talks at the King Street Halls\, Kirkwall.  Doors open at 09.30am\, with the talks starting at 10.00am \nAll the four talks are now available on our Youtube channel Playlist of Broctoberfest \n\n10.00am          Sara Marinoni; Forging Resources: an anthracological investigation of wood-fuel resources for Iron Age Metalworking in Northern Scotland\n10.45am          Rick Barton; Iron Age excavations at Swartigill\n11.30am          Martin Carruthers; The Cairns: What have we learnt so far.\n\nIf you enjoyed these and  like to donate to OAS to support this event in the future\, then you can donate here  \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/second-broctoberfest-talk/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Brochtoberfest,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231013T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20231001T092205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T091813Z
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SUMMARY:Brochtober 2023 Zoom Talk
DESCRIPTION:Orkney Archaeology Society are delighted to announce the programme for Brochtober 2023.  Taking place over Friday 13th and Saturday 14th October\, we have 4 fantastic talks – all of which are free to attend. \n  \nWe kick off on Friday 13th October with a free on-line talk with Steve Jennings (……)  Steve’s talk is ‘Ostentatious or Monumental? The evolution of the wheelhouse in Shetland. Tickets for this talk are available via this  website. \nIf you click the RSVP you will recieve an email and then get a link. \n  \nAs always our events are free to attend and we welcome everyone. There will also be a raffle and a stall to by OAS goodies at the Saturday event. \n  \nIf you would like to donate to OAS to support this event\, then you can donate here  \n  \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/brochtober-talk/
LOCATION:On-Line
CATEGORIES:Brochtoberfest,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230918
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20230221T194635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231025T102856Z
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SUMMARY:Viking Festival
DESCRIPTION:This is a week long event and will include live and online events. \nFor more details please visit  https://brodgar.co.uk/vikingweek/  \nIf you have enjoyed the festival and wish to support this event then please donate to the Viking Festival and please click here \nFor a full report on the 2023 Festival visit https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/report-of-the-2023-viking-week/
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/viking-festival/
LOCATION:Various in Orkney\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Activity,Outside,Talks,Walks,Youngsters
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ORGANIZER;CN="Raggie":MAILTO:info@brodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T203000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230719T223000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20230306T180000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T190027Z
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SUMMARY:Video: Dr David Clarke in conversation with Mark Edmonds
DESCRIPTION:Now on our YouTube Chanel \nHosted by Mark Edmonds \nFree but Tickets only – now available\, scroll down and click the blue RSVP button to get your ticket which will be emailed to you \nIn Praise of Orkney’s Rich Archaeological Legacy\, through the eyes of generations of the archaeologists involved. \nThe first in a series of informal conversations between archaeologists of previous generations and those still active in the field today\, hosted by Orkney Archaeology Society\, will be between Dr David Clarke and Prof Mark Edmonds. \nThe same interview format will continue at intervals over the next year or so\, and hopefully include such names as Prof Sir Colin Renfrew  (Quanterness)\, Dr Anna Ritchie (Buckquoy and Knap of Howar) Prof Chris Morris (Birsay and Deerness) Prof James Graham Campbell ( Viking silver hoards and Viking pagan graves). Each will be in conversation with well renowned and currently active archaeologists. \nWe stand on the shoulders of giants in Orkney’s rich archaeological heritage\, what better way to recognise this as a fitting legacy project for OAS. \nDavid Clarke is well known in the annals of Orcadian prehistoric archaeology for his work at both Skara Brae and Links of Noltland on Westray in the late 1970s. In this conversation  he will recall some of the experiences \, from the relatively recent re-discovery in Stromness Museum of the “Buddo” figure and its significance for the excavations in the 1860s at Skara Brae to the daily experiences during his time in Orkney. \nDavid  has authored several books\, and amongst these the 2020 guidebook to Skara Brae is significant in this context. He joined the staff of the National Museum of Antiquities of Scotland in 1968 and continued with the National Museums of Scotland until his retirement in 2011\, as Keeper of Archaeology. His PhD had been undertaken at the University of Edinburgh (completed 1975) under the supervision of Stuart Piggott\, another doyen of Scotland’s archaeology. \nHis role at the Museum included the delivery of major exhibitions including Symbols of Power at the time of Stonehenge (1985)\, and he was actively involved in the preparation of the Early People gallery for the new building at the NMS. His driving ethos throughout his Museum career has been to foster and develop Public Archaeology and the broader dissemination of  information  on the unparalleled collections of the  National Museum. \nIf you would like to attend this talk (which will be recorded for later)\, then please click on the RSVP below. Places are free but limited so if you later find out that you can not attend please let us know by emailing enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-david-clarke/
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:20230615T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230615T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20221112T174833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T122938Z
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SUMMARY:Talk : Nick Card on the Ness
DESCRIPTION:Structure 12:\nHammer ( stone ) House of Horrors!\nA talk by Nick Card Director\, Ness of Brodgar \nAll welcome – free entry – raffle – OAS and Ness Shop. \nWe have amazing prizes in the raffle the proceeds of which go to Archaeology in Orkney. \n  \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-nick-card-on-the-ness/
LOCATION:Orkney Theatre\, 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:20230518T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T230000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20230221T195124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T153645Z
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SUMMARY:On line AGM followed by a Talk by Kath Page
DESCRIPTION:Our on-line annual AGM  (video here) \nwill be followed by a talk by Kath Page titled \n” Shooting the Neolithic: The archaeology and digital heritage of the Orcadian Neolithic” ( video here ) \nTo get a  link to the meeting emailed to you please click on the RSVP button below. \nHere are the documents for the meeting:\nOAS AGM Agenda\, 18.05.2023 (PDF) \nOAS AGM minutes 2022 (PDF) \nMembership Secretary Report AGM 2023 (PDF) \nOSCR TAR 2022.23 draft (PDF) \nNominations to form the OAS Board for 2023 (PDF) \nOAS OSCR accounts 31-03-23 (PDF)
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/agm-followed-by-a-talk-on-line/
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:20230426T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T223000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20221214T141235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230510T162448Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Excavations at Hall of Clestrain
DESCRIPTION:An on-line talk about the recent archaeology at the Hall of Clestrain \n“The Answer Lies in The Drains” \nBy Andrew Appleby – President of The John Rae Society \nIf you wish you can also donate to the John Rae Society here. \nThe talk has now been uploaded to YouTube
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-excavations-at-hall-of-clestrain/
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:20230422T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20230306T180059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T153609Z
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SUMMARY:Walk: Ancient Landscapes - a Short Walk to the Ring of Bookan
DESCRIPTION:Chris Gee from UHI has agreed to do a walk and talk around the area of Bookan on Saturday 22 April.\nWe will meet at the Brodgar car park at 14.00 and walk up to the Ring of Bookan from there (about twenty minutes)\, and he can talk about other landscape features on the way up (Dyke of Sean etc) to give it a context. \nDue to late cancelations we have a few tickets available
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/walk-ancient-landscapes-a-short-walk-to-the-ring-of-bookan/
LOCATION:Car Park Ring of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Talks,Walks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20221013T091159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T143409Z
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SUMMARY:Brochtoberfest 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join OAS for a virtual morning in the Iron Age.\nJoin us in the Virtual Iron Age and hear from 2 fantastic speakers in this on-line event \nYou will need to register beforehand at: \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/brochtoberfest-22-join-oas-for-a-virtual-morning-in-the-iron-age-tickets-440417419357?fbclid=IwAR0MLJJPbxFnQRxV7INwffFpS2_T5fetrtk-Yw8NSfxEwDzT4Yjij3znUgI \nPlease Donate: https://shop.orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/donation-oas/
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/brochtoberfest-2022/
LOCATION:On-Line
CATEGORIES:Brochtoberfest,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220825T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220825T220000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20220806T134527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220813T154920Z
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SUMMARY:Talk- A Ness of Brodgar Artist's Residency
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Dr Karen Wallis on Zoom \nPlease note the correct URL is https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-ness-of-brodgar-artists-residency-with-dr-karen-wallis-tickets-397150657307
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-a-ness-of-brodgar-artists-residency/
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:20220706T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T173000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20220331T082248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T082248Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220616T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220616T223000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20220513T083856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T081329Z
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SUMMARY:Talk by Nick Card on the Ness of Brodgar: "Behind the scenes"
DESCRIPTION:After over 2 years \,our first in person event is our traditional talk by Nick Card\, Director of the Ness of Brodgar excavation. Back in The Orkney Theatre\, Kirkwall\, come along to this free talk (don’t forget your raffle money!) and learn more about behind the scenes at the dig. \nWe’re hugely excited to share this event with you\, and hope you can join us. All COVID precautions as appropriate at the time will be observed. \nIf you can not attend and are a member of OAS then there will be a recording available to members only. \nIf you wish to donate which will be split 50/50 beween OAS and the Ness Trust please use our form https://shop.orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/donate-to-oas-and-the-ness-trust/ \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-by-nick-card-on-the-ness-of-brodgar-behind-the-scenes/
LOCATION:Orkney Theatre\, Kirkwall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T223000
DTSTAMP:20260502T000803
CREATED:20220316T111631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220518T081446Z
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SUMMARY:OAS AGM 2022 and Talk
DESCRIPTION:More details and documents here https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/oas-agm-2022/ \nThis will be on Zoom \nMartin Carruthers will be giving a talk about the People of the Broch: Excavating an Iron Age Community at The Cairns\, South Ronaldsay.\, Orkney. \nWhilst the talk is free we are asking you if you would like to donate via this web site\, your donation will be split 50-50 with the Friends of the Cairns to support the dig in South Ronaldsay Orkney. https://shop.orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/donate-oas-cairns/ \n\nTo attend you must book a ticket via eventbrite on this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/…/orkney-archaeology…\n\n\nAll tickets are free.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/oas-agm-2022-and-talk/
LOCATION:On-Line
CATEGORIES:News,Talks
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