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SUMMARY:Talk: CHANGE OF VENUE :Carved in Stone: Art and architecture at the Ness of Brodgar by Dr Antonia Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Antonia Thomas will talk about her work recording the decorated stones from the Ness of Brodgar\, both during the excavations and as post-excavation specialist: from the first decorated stone that was found during the excavations in 2006\, to the carved slab that turned up in the last hours of digging in 2024. She will discuss the different types of decorated and dressed stone found on the site\, from small fragments and hidden stones\, to dramatic statement pieces\, and from delicately incised slabs to chiselled and pick-dressed pillars\, and the challenges and potential of recording this incredible and unique assemblage\, which now numbers over 1000 stones.\n\n  \n\nBrief bio: Antonia Thomas is Associate Professor of Art and Archaeology at UHI\, based within the Archaeology Institute at UHI Orkney. Her PhD (University of Aberdeen\, 2016)\,  ‘Art and Architecture in Neolithic Orkney: Process\, Temporality\, and Context’\, involved a detailed study of the decorated stonework from Maeshowe\, Skara Brae\, and particularly the Ness of Brodgar where she has been part of the excavation and post-excavation team since 2006. Antonia was a member of the advisory panel of Scotland’s Rock Art Project (ScRAP)\, and has been commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland to undertake specialist architectural survey work at tombs in Orkney\, including the Holm of Papa Westray South\, where she identified previously unknown carvings\, and rediscovered some which had been thought to have been long destroyed. Her interest in art and archaeology ranges from the Neolithic to the present day\, and in 2020 she launched a unique interdisciplinary master’s programme in Contemporary Art and Archaeology at UHI\, which continues to attract students from across the UK\, Europe\, and North America.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/forthcoming-event-by-dr-antonia-thomas/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Rd\, Kirkwall\, KW15 1PA
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T132812Z
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SUMMARY:Time Team Special - Launch of Ness Film
DESCRIPTION:Join Time Team’s Dr John Gater and be the first to see the new documentary filmed over the Ness of Brodgar’s last full season of excavation in 2024. \nThere will be a Raffle for Ness funds so please buy some tickets. \nFree entry is on a first come first served basis.\nDoors open at 6:30pm
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/time-team-special-launch-of-ness-film/
LOCATION:Orkney Theatre\, KGS College\, Kirkwall Grammar School\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1QN
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260108T135720Z
CREATED:20260108T135720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T135720Z
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SUMMARY:Dig: Skaill farm
DESCRIPTION:Landscapes of Change: archaeologies of the Rousay Clearances and the Westness Estate
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dig-skaill-farm/
LOCATION:Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260128T181344Z
CREATED:20251203T181900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T181344Z
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SUMMARY:Dig: Ness of Brodgar Time Team excavation
DESCRIPTION:The dates for the Time Team-funded excavation at the Ness have been confirmed and the dig will be open to visitors\, on weekdays\, between Tuesday\, July 7\, and Thursday\, July 30\, 2026. \nThe dig will see a small trench opened to investigate a series of anomalies in the 2025 ground-penetrating radar (GPR) results. \nThe Ness of Brodgar Trust are planning to run site tours during the excavation period\, but\, as Nick stressed in his previous post\, please remember that the buildings previously excavated will not be visible.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dig-ness-of-brodgar-time-team-excavation/
LOCATION:Ness of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Digs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260815
DTSTAMP:20260108T135912Z
CREATED:20260108T135912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T135912Z
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SUMMARY:Dig: Spurness
DESCRIPTION:Spurness 2025: dig diary day ten
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dig-spurness/
LOCATION:Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260727T105020Z
CREATED:20251211T120108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T105020Z
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SUMMARY:Orkney Archaeology Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to this year’s Orkney Archaeology Festival — “a celebration of discovery\, community and the remarkable stories written into Orkney’s landscape.” Now in its second year\, the festival brings five days of guided walks\, expert talks\, hands‑on workshops and special access to some of Orkney’s most iconic archaeological sites. \nExplore Neolithic monuments with Historic Environment Scotland rangers\, climb into the hidden upper levels of St Magnus Cathedral\, join full‑day adventures on Papa Westray\, meet the Ness of Brodgar team\, or dive into Iron Age\, Viking and wartime heritage through interactive events across the islands. \n“Whether you are a local resident\, a returning visitor or discovering Orkney’s archaeology for the first time\,” the festival offers fresh ways to connect with Orkney’s past — and with the people who care for it today. \nBrowse the full programme and book tickets at orkneyarchaeologyfestival.org.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/orkney-archaeology-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Various in Orkney\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Festival,News
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T123000
DTSTAMP:20260727T162136Z
CREATED:20260727T170002Z
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SUMMARY:Orkney Time Travel Workshop\, Make a Viking leather bag
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to leather working. Leather has been used to make clothing\, leather bags\, belts and countless other items for thousands of years. This workshop will introduce you to some basic leather making skills. During the workshop you will be making your own leather purse. This is designed to be hung on a belt and draws its inspiration from Orkney’s Viking past. The methods you will be using have changed little over hundreds – if not thousands – of years. \nIn the workshop we will look at how to dye the leather\, and how to create uniform and straight stitching lines. Finally\, you will use a traditional two-needle stitching method to finish your purse. When the session is complete\, you will have an understanding of working with leather and the basic skills\, to make simple\, everyday leather objects. And most importantly\, you will have made yourself a leather purse for your belt. \nThis workshop costs £20 per person\, which includes materials\, and is limited to 10 participants. \nThis event is primarily organised for the Orkney International Science Festival\, please book via this link \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/orkney-time-travel-workshop-make-a-viking-leather-bag-2/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Rd\, Kirkwall\, KW15 1PA
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T094712Z
CREATED:20260727T170046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T094712Z
UID:4607-1788948000-1788951600@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/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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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:20260909T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260727T094614Z
CREATED:20260727T170045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T094614Z
UID:4610-1788951600-1788955200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:OISF Event.   Walk around the Ness\, with Nick Card
DESCRIPTION:An Orkney International Science Festival event.  £15pp\, from the Ness of Brodgar public car park.   \n For more information about this OISF event\, check their website here \nWALK AROUND THE NESS – Orkney International Science Festival
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/oisf-event-walk-around-the-ness-with-nick-card/
LOCATION:Ness of Brodgar Public Car Park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T150000
DTSTAMP:20260727T094359Z
CREATED:20260727T170024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T094359Z
UID:4621-1788960600-1788966000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Life at the Coast 200 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:William Daniell’s voyage from Land’s End to Orkney \nTalk by Tom Dawson of The SCAPE Trust\, University of St Andrews.  The talk will be together with the Sanday Afternoon Club. \nTwo hundred years ago\, William Daniell published the final part of his ‘Voyage Round Great Britain’. Starting in 1813\, Daniell took ten years to create 308 drawings depicting the entire coast of Britain. Over half of his hand-coloured engravings were of Scotland\, including twelve from Orkney. His detailed images show natural features\, industry\, harbours\, lighthouses\, people and wildlife\, accompanied with stories of current events including shipwrecks and American privateers. With a focus on Orkney and north Scotland\, this talk will show how Daniell’s work remains relevant today\, helping us understand the huge social and environmental change witnessed at the coast. \n  \nAdmission is free and all are welcome
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/life-at-the-coast-200-years-ago/
LOCATION:Sanday\, – Sanday Community School\, sanday\, KW17 2AY
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
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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:20260909T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T120038Z
CREATED:20260727T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T120038Z
UID:4737-1788962400-1788969600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Orkney Time Travel Workshop\, Make a Viking leather bag
DESCRIPTION:An introduction to leather working. Leather has been used to make clothing\, leather bags\, belts and countless other items for thousands of years. This workshop will introduce you to some basic leather making skills. During the workshop you will be making your own leather purse. This is designed to be hung on a belt and draws its inspiration from Orkney’s Viking past. The methods you will be using have changed little over hundreds – if not thousands – of years. \nIn the workshop we will look at how to dye the leather\, and how to create uniform and straight stitching lines. Finally\, you will use a traditional two-needle stitching method to finish your purse. When the session is complete\, you will have an understanding of working with leather and the basic skills\, to make simple\, everyday leather objects. And most importantly\, you will have made yourself a leather purse for your belt. \nDetails to follow: \nThis workshop costs £20 per person\, which includes materials\, and is limited to 10 participants. \nTHIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT\nAs this event is primarily organised for the Orkney International Science Festival\, please book via their website\, here WORKSHOP: MAKE A VIKING LEATHER BAG – Orkney International Science Festival
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/orkney-time-travel-workshop-make-a-viking-leather-bag/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Rd\, Kirkwall\, KW15 1PA
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260909T183000
DTSTAMP:20260727T094056Z
CREATED:20260727T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T094056Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTSTAMP:20260728T165210Z
CREATED:20260727T170003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T165210Z
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: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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T093553Z
CREATED:20260727T170045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T093553Z
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:20260910T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T121500
DTSTAMP:20260727T093459Z
CREATED:20260727T170009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T093459Z
UID:4630-1789038000-1789042500@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:St Magnus Cathedral Upper Levels Tour
DESCRIPTION:This amazing tour takes you into the upstairs\, hidden parts of the cathedral\, including the triforium\, clerestory and tower. The tour will show you the infamous hangman’s ladder\, the 16th century bells\, and more\, finishing at the top of the tower where you can see stunning views of Kirkwall and beyond. \nThe meeting point is by the custodian’s office in the south transept – go to the middle of the building and turn right. Look for the sign.  Cost: £15.60pp no concessions\, payment by card or cash.  Booking is ESSENTIAL\, as numbers are strictly limited. Call 01856874894 to book.  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/ \nParticipants must be at least 12 years old\, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.  The tour is not suitable for assistance dogs. \nThe tour requires participants to walk up and down around 200 narrow stone and wooden steps including spiral staircases. Some of the passageways are narrow\, and there are low stone archways. The tour is not suitable for wheelchairs. \nPhotography is permitted.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/st-magnus-cathedral-upper-levels-tour/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T123000
DTSTAMP:20260728T083354Z
CREATED:20260727T170022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T083354Z
UID:4745-1789038000-1789043400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Emerging Research\, and a chance to meet students and staff of the UHI Archaeology Institute
DESCRIPTION:The University of the Highlands and Islands Archaeology Institute is a world-class teaching and research organisation dedicated to advancing our understanding of the historic environment through the creation\, interpretation and dissemination of archaeological knowledge. \nThis session is an informal chance to hear from some of the current student cohort on their studies and research\, and meet a number of the Institute’s key staff members. \nAll welcome\, no need to book in advance. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/emerging-research-and-a-chance-to-meet-students-and-staff-of-the-uhi-archaeology-institute/
LOCATION:Orkney College\, Kirkwall
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T165422Z
CREATED:20260727T170049Z
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:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T151500
DTSTAMP:20260727T093202Z
CREATED:20260727T170047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T093202Z
UID:4657-1789048800-1789053300@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:St Magnus Cathedral Upper Levels Tour
DESCRIPTION:This amazing tour takes you into the upstairs\, hidden parts of the cathedral\, including the triforium\, clerestory and tower. The tour will show you the infamous hangman’s ladder\, the 16th century bells\, and more\, finishing at the top of the tower where you can see stunning views of Kirkwall and beyond. \nThe meeting point is by the custodian’s office in the south transept – go to the middle of the building and turn right. Look for the sign.  Cost: £15.60pp no concessions\, payment by card or cash. Booking is ESSENTIAL\, as numbers are strictly limited. Call 01856874894 to book. 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/ \nParticipants must be at least 12 years old\, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult.  The tour is not suitable for assistance dogs. \nThe tour requires participants to walk up and down around 200 narrow stone and wooden steps including spiral staircases. Some of the passageways are narrow\, and there are low stone archways. The tour is not suitable for wheelchairs. \nPhotography is permitted.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/st-magnus-cathedral-upper-levels-tour-2/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/13-17-46-48-Nave-from-above-e1783522319936.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T153000
DTSTAMP:20260727T093108Z
CREATED:20260727T170059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T093108Z
UID:4752-1789048800-1789054200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes at Orkney Museum.
DESCRIPTION:Meet outside the front of Orkney Museum\, Broad Street\, Kirkwall.  £25pp\, 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. \nBook via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993340089868?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/behind-the-scenes-at-orkney-museum/
LOCATION:The Orkney Museum\, Kirkwall\, Broad Street\, KIrkwall\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/6-7-19-21-25-OAF-the-orkney-museum.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T092958Z
CREATED:20260727T170049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T092958Z
UID:4749-1789048800-1789056000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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:20260910T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T163000
DTSTAMP:20260727T092905Z
CREATED:20260727T170059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T092905Z
UID:4754-1789052400-1789057800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Managing World Heritage for the benefit of local communities
DESCRIPTION:Dr Anne Allen. King Street Halls\, Kirkwall \nDr Allen is the Manager at Durham Castle and Cathedral World Heritage Site and Focal Point for UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities \nDurham has been a place of learning and worship for over 1000 years.  Their 2025-2035 World Heritage Site Management Plan seeks to harness the power of our world heritage as a resource for lifelong learning and regenerative tourism. OAS Vice Chair Colleen Batey has recently been appointed as inaugural WHS Honorary Professor of Lifelong Learning. \nThis talk explores how by adopting a place-based approach they are involving the communities they serve and recognising the local values of the site alongside the outstanding universal value that is inscribed on the World Heritage List.  As a result\, they are investing significantly in increasing public access and improving the gardens and designed landscape of the World Heritage Site. \nThis talk takes place in King Street Halls\, Kirkwall and is free to attend\, there will be a raffle to raise funds towards the festival costs and to support Orkney Archaeology Society. This hall is accessible\, the talk will be taking place in the hall on the ground floor.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/managing-world-heritage-for-the-benefit-of-local-communities/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T183000
DTSTAMP:20260727T092805Z
CREATED:20260727T170035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T092805Z
UID:4757-1789059600-1789065000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Behind the Scenes at Orkney Museum
DESCRIPTION:Meet outside the front of Orkney Museum\, Broad Street\, Kirkwall.  £25pp\, 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. \nBook via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1993340544227?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/behind-the-scenes-at-orkney-museum-2/
LOCATION:The Orkney Museum\, Kirkwall\, Broad Street\, KIrkwall\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260721T134519Z
CREATED:20260727T170022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T134519Z
UID:4759-1789066800-1789072200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:22 The Annual David Drever Memorial Lecture
DESCRIPTION:The Annual David Drever Memorial Lecture\nby Professor Colin Richards.  V. Gordon Childe\, Skara Brae and Neolithic Orkney: research and redemption.  King Street Halls\, Kirkwall \n David was the Chair of Orkney Archaeology Society before his sudden and untimely death in August 2025.  To celebrate his significant contribution to Orkney across a number of fields\, the Society has inaugurated an Annual Lecture as part of the Festival. \nWe are delighted to have Professor Colin Richards to launch this series.  Not only an OAS Board Member\, Colin is also Professor of Prehistoric Archaeology here at the Archaeology Institute and a very well published author in his own right as well as in collaboration with colleagues. \nThis talk takes place in King Street Halls\, Kirkwall and is free to attend\, there will be a raffle to raise funds towards the festival costs and to support Orkney Archaeology Society. This hall is accessible\, the talk will be taking place in the hall on the ground floor. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/the-annual-david-drever-memorial-lecture/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260727T092654Z
CREATED:20260727T170017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T092654Z
UID:4761-1789084800-1789171199@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Guided Archaeology walk on Papay\, with the Papay Ranger
DESCRIPTION:including boat trip to the Holm of Papay (weather permitting).  £95pp\, including the boat trip. Max of 6 people per tour. Booking essential. \nStarts at 9.15am – all 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\,50pp. \nTo book please call or message Jonathan\, the Papay Ranger\, on 07970 732615 or papayranger@gmail.com
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/guided-archaeology-walk-on-papay-with-the-papay-ranger-2/
LOCATION:Papay
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T092555Z
CREATED:20260727T170014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T092555Z
UID:4661-1789120800-1789124400@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-3/
LOCATION:Stones of Stenness car park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Walks
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