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SUMMARY:Investigating Orkney's Submerged Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:– a walk and talk at the Bay of Ireland\, Stenness\, with Dr Scott Timpany. \nOrkney has been described as a “tree-less island”\, however\, in the past there was thriving woodland across the islands. You may be surprised to know that Orkney’s prehistoric woodland (some 6000 years old) can still be visited today. It survives trapped in peat deposits in locations around the coastline of Orkney\, occasionally revealed by the tide as it scours and peels back layers of this peat to expose remains of these remnant woodlands described as submerged forests. On this walk we will visit one of these locations – Bay of Ireland – view the deposits and discuss the lost world of Orkney. \nMeet at Finstown carpark for 2pm.  You will travel to site in the minibus\, with the event due to finish at about 4pm. This is a free event but places are limited so you must book in advance if you want to be taken to site. \nBook via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994503109491?aff=oddtdtcreator \nYou can make your own way there and park at the Brig O’Waithe\, but parking there is very limited. \nYou will be visiting an intertidal location so we would recommend people wear wellies or stout walking boots; waterproofs should also be brought along. The walk is along a saltmarsh area with lots of little creeks and gullies\, so if you are unstable on your feet etc. then this event may not be for you. Young people U16 are welcome with an adult\, and dogs are also welcome. The walk will be circa 2km. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/investigating-orkneys-submerged-landscapes-a-walk-and-talk-at-the-bay-of-ireland/
LOCATION:Finstown Car Park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T165422Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T165422Z
UID:4747-1789045200-1789048800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:HES Ranger walk at the Ring of Brodgar.
DESCRIPTION:Join the HES rangers for a guided walk around Scotland’s largest stone circle which forms part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. \nWell behaved dogs on leads welcome.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/hes-ranger-walk-at-the-ring-of-brodgar-2/
LOCATION:Car Park Ring of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T093553Z
CREATED:20260727T170045Z
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UID:4628-1789034400-1789038000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:St Magnus Cathedral\, Ground Floor Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:This fascinating tour will show you the highlights of the cathedral\, exploring the story of St Magnus\, the different styles of architecture\, the carved memorial stones\, the stained glass and more. \nThe meeting point is the west end\, just inside the main front door.  Cost: £10.40pp no concessions\, payment by card or cash. There is no need to book and there is no limit on numbers. The tour is organised and delivered by the Visitor Services Team at the cathedral. \nMore details about all the cathedral tours here: https://orkneymuseums.co.uk/st-magnus-cathedral-tours/ \nThere is no age limit on this tour but under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.  Assistance dogs are welcome on the ground floor of the cathedral. \nThe tour requires participants to walk and stand on flat hard floors\, although there are some opportunities to sit. There are some steps involved. The cathedral and tour are wheelchair accessible except for the east end of the cathedral. \nPhotography is permitted.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/st-magnus-cathedral-ground-floor-highlights-tour-2/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T093648Z
CREATED:20260727T170022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T093648Z
UID:4626-1789034400-1789038000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:HES Ranger walk at the Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse.
DESCRIPTION:Join the HES Rangers for a walk around one of the oldest stone circles and the nearby Neolithic settlement of Barnhouse. All welcome\, including well behaved dogs on leads. \nFree
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/hes-ranger-walk-at-the-stones-of-stenness-and-barnhouse-2/
LOCATION:Stones of Stenness car park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Walks
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
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UID:4739-1788998400-1789084799@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Guided Archaeology walk on Papay\, with the Papay Ranger\,
DESCRIPTION:including boat trip to the Holm of Papay (weather permitting).  £95 pp\, including the boat trip. Max of 6 people per tour. Booking essential. \nStarts 9:15 and lasts most of the day\n This is an Orkney Archaeology Festival special event. Jonathan\, the Papay Ranger\, is running an adapted tour focusing on the archaeology of Papay\, including the Knap of Howar and a boat trip out to the Holm of Papay\, home of a 5000 year old chambered cairn\, accessible via a ladder. \nThis is a full day event and you will need to make your own arrangements to travel.  For travel details please see the end of the programme.  You are welcome to bring your lunch\, although lunch can be provided at £7.50 pp. \nTo book please call or message Jonathan\, the Papay Ranger\, on 07970 732615 or papayranger@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/guided-archaeology-walk-on-papay-with-the-papay-ranger/
LOCATION:Papay
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T170000
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UID:4735-1788973200-1788978600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes at Orkney Museum
DESCRIPTION:Meet outside the front of Orkney Museum\, Broad Street\, Kirkwall.  £25 pp\, includes Orkney Museum Souvenir Guidebook. Booking essential\, maximum of 5 people per tour. Minimum age 12 years old (children must be accompanied by an adult) \nGo behind the scenes at the Orkney Museum with a special visit to the collections store and discover the work that happens beyond the galleries. Learn how collections are cared for\, researched\, and preserved\, and explore Orkney’s history through fascinating artefacts rarely seen by the public. \nThis unique event offers the chance to view objects usually kept in storage and get hands-on with selected artefacts from the archaeology collection while hearing the stories they tell about Orkney’s past.  Meet outside the front of Orkney Museum on Broad Street – the collections store is a short walk from the museum. \nBook via this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993339851154?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/behind-the-scenes-at-orkney-museum-4/
LOCATION:The Orkney Museum\, Kirkwall\, Broad Street\, KIrkwall\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T153000
DTSTAMP:20260727T094252Z
CREATED:20260727T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T094252Z
UID:4733-1788962400-1788967800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes at Orkney Museum
DESCRIPTION:Meet outside the front of Orkney Museum\, Broad Street\, Kirkwall.  £25 pp\, includes Orkney Museum Souvenir Guidebook. Booking essential\, maximum of 5 people per tour. Minimum age 12 years old (children must be accompanied by an adult) \nGo behind the scenes at the Orkney Museum with a special visit to the collections store and discover the work that happens beyond the galleries. Learn how collections are cared for\, researched\, and preserved\, and explore Orkney’s history through fascinating artefacts rarely seen by the public. This unique event offers the chance to view objects usually kept in storage and get hands-on with selected artefacts from the archaeology collection while hearing the stories they tell about Orkney’s past.  Meet outside the front of Orkney Museum on Broad Street – the collections store is a short walk from the museum. \n  \nBook via this link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993338340636?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/6-behind-the-scenes-at-orkney-museum/
LOCATION:The Orkney Museum\, Kirkwall\, Broad Street\, KIrkwall\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T094513Z
CREATED:20260727T170013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T094513Z
UID:4618-1788958800-1788962400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:HES Ranger walk at the Ring of Brodgar.
DESCRIPTION:Join the HES rangers for a guided walk around Scotland’s largest stone circle which forms part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. \nWell behaved dogs on leads welcome. \nFree
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/hes-ranger-walk-at-the-ring-of-brodgar/
LOCATION:Car Park Ring of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ring-of-Brodgar-early-winter.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T163000
DTSTAMP:20260710T115431Z
CREATED:20260727T170012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T115431Z
UID:4695-1788948000-1789317000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Exploratory works looking into the origins and phases of the enigmatic Hall of Clestrain\, John Rae’s family home
DESCRIPTION:Visitors are very welcome to come along between 10.00 – 16.30 and see the work which will be taking place at the Hall of Clestrain.  Parking within the grounds of the Hall.  This is free to attend\, but the John Rae Society would be delighted to receive donations and memberships. \nThere is a shelter and toilets. Under 16s welcomed with an adult. \nDogs are welcome but must be kept on leads at all times. We are in the middle of a busy sheep farm. \nThe site is off the A964\, between Stromness and Orphir.  There will be signs showing the turning.  The What3Words for this site is :  ///surface.contracting.gestures
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/exploratory-works-looking-into-the-origins-and-phases-of-the-enigmatic-hall-of-clestrain-john-raes-family-home/
LOCATION:Hall of Clestrain\, What3Words for this site is : ///surface.contracting.gestures
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T094802Z
CREATED:20260727T170043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T094802Z
UID:4604-1788948000-1788951600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:HES Ranger walk at the Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse.
DESCRIPTION:Join the HES Rangers for a walk around one of the oldest stone circles and the nearby Neolithic settlement of Barnhouse. \nAll welcome\, including well behaved dogs on leads. Free
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/hes-ranger-walk-at-the-stones-of-stenness-and-barnhouse/
LOCATION:Stones of Stenness car park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2007-August-DSC_1174.jpg
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