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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T190000
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SUMMARY:Talk: Centre of the Viking Earldom and Bishopric of Orkney\, and its antecedents.
DESCRIPTION:The Brough of Birsay Investigations 1954 – 2014 \nBy Professor Chris Morris \nOAS Legacy event \nThis is a free event and places are limited but will be recorded and made available on the OAS YouTube channel in due course. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nBook your tickets on Eventbrite here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-the-brough-of-birsay-investigations-1954-2014/
LOCATION:Birsay Community Hall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142149
CREATED:20250730T120055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T111007Z
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SUMMARY:Special tour of Ness Battery - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:with local historian and archaeologist Andrew Hollinrake \nThis will include the wider context of the area as well as the Ness Battery itself. \nThis is a free event\, donations will be welcome. \nBooking in advance is essential as places are limited to 25\n \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nBook your free tickets from Eventbrite here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-tour-of-ness-battery/
LOCATION:Point of Ness campsite\, Stromness\, orkney\, KW16 3DW
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142149
CREATED:20250730T120014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T180721Z
UID:4169-1757847600-1757853000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tomb of the Eagles event
DESCRIPTION:Meet the team who are working to re-open the Tomb of the Eagles. This tour starts at the Visitor Centre and will then include a walk out to the Tomb via the Burnt Mound. \nSpace at the tomb means places are limited to 20\, you can book your tickets at the link here at EventBrite \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/tomb-of-the-eagles-event/
LOCATION:Tomb of the Eagles\, KW17 2RW
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142149
CREATED:20250730T120055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T123313Z
UID:4172-1757847600-1757853000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:1940’s experience at HMS Tern
DESCRIPTION:Tour of the site by the team who are carrying out the renovation. All volunteers will be in period dress\, feel free to join in! \nTo make the most of this event there is a limit in numbers of 25\, tickets are free but will need to be booked in advance. \nTea\, Coffee and period style tray bakes will be on sale. \nBook your free tickets from Eventbrite here \nNB: The site will be open from 11am to 4pm you can just turn up to view the site and the work done if you have not managed to book the tour
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/1940s-experience-at-hms-tern/
LOCATION:HMS Tern\, Twatt\, Twatt\, Orkney\, KW17 2JH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T143000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142149
CREATED:20250730T120023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T171835Z
UID:4301-1757854800-1757860200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tomb of the Eagles event
DESCRIPTION:Meet the team who are working to re-open the Tomb of the Eagles. \nThis tour starts at the Visitor Centre and will then include a walk out to the Tomb via the Burnt Mound. \nSpace at the tomb means places are limited to 20\, \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nyou can book your tickets at the link here \nBooking your ticket is free\, but there is a £10 charge per person at the site
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/tomb-of-the-eagles-event-2/
LOCATION:Tomb of the Eagles\, KW17 2RW
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142149
CREATED:20250730T120044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T164740Z
UID:4176-1757858400-1757862000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Archaeology Story-telling event\, with the Orkney Storytelling Trust
DESCRIPTION:with local storytellers including Tom Muir\, Marita Lück and Fran Flett Hollinrake.\n \n£8 per ticket\, with profits to the Orkney Storytelling Trust. No need to book in advance but\, if it is chilly\, please wrap up well!
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/archaeology-story-telling-event-with-the-orkney-storytelling-trust/
LOCATION:St Peters Kirk\, Sandwick\, orkney
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142149
CREATED:20250730T120053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141622Z
UID:4303-1757858400-1757863800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Upper Level Tour of St Magnus Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:£15 per person\, minimum age 12 \n  \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\, phone 01856 874894 \nTour lasts 1hr 15mins \nThis is the standard Upper Level Tour and the usual conditions apply. \nThese tours are in NO WAY fully accessible. Part of the tour is on the ground floor\, which is fine. But in the Upper Levels there are very narrow stairs\, tight passageways and uneven surfaces throughout. We would hate for anyone to be disappointed! \n\n\n\nMeet at the Custodian’s office inside the Cathedral
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/upper-level-tour-of-st-magnus-cathedral-2/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142149
CREATED:20250730T120013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T123043Z
UID:4181-1757858400-1757865600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:1940’s experience at HMS Tern
DESCRIPTION:Tour of the site by the team who are carrying out the renovation. All volunteers will be in period dress\, feel free to join in! \nTo make the most of this event there is a limit in numbers of 25\, tickets are free but will need to be booked in advance. \nTea\, Coffee and period style tray bakes will be on sale. \nBook your free tickets on Eventbrite here \nNB: The site will be open from 11am to 4pm you can just turn up to view the site and the work done if you have not managed to book the tour
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/1940s-experience-at-hms-tern-2/
LOCATION:HMS Tern\, Twatt\, Twatt\, Orkney\, KW17 2JH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T163000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142149
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:20260405T142149
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:20260405T142149
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:20260405T142149
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:20260405T142149
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:20260405T142149
CREATED:20251202T190049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T192356Z
UID:4411-1771527600-1771534800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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:20260405T142149
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142149
CREATED:20260209T180119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T113031Z
UID:4475-1779994800-1780003800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: An archaeology of Christianity in medieval Orkney: parishes\, patronage and pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:By Dr Sarah-Jane Gibbon\, UHI Archaeology \nIn this talk Sarah Jane will give an overview of her research into Christian practice in medieval Orkney by looking at churches\, parish formation\, the Naversdale runestone\, St Magnus veneration and some recent finds from Skaill Rousay. \nBIO: Sarah Jane has been a part-time lecturer at the UHI Archaeology Institute for 20 years. She teaches modules in Early Medieval Archaeology and Historical Archaeology\, is a co-director of the Landscapes of Change research project excavating at Skaill Rousay\, and PI for the LIFTE Project looking into the impact of early modern trade in the Northern Isles. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-an-archaeology-of-christianity-in-medieval-orkney/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Road\, 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:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142149
CREATED:20260130T162702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T130320Z
UID:4464-1781809200-1781818200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Forthcoming Event by Dr Antonia Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Post excavation of decorative stones – methods and approaches \nvenue and all details to be confirmed
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/forthcoming-event-by-dr-antonia-thomas/
LOCATION:To be announced
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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