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SUMMARY:Explore Lyness and the surrounding area\, Hoy
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Wrigley (Photographer and artist).   \nThis will include a walk around the Lyness area and a gently paced walk up to WeeFea\, which will include discussion around the photography of wartime sites and their history\, meet outside Lyness Museum just before 11.00am \nMark has a specific interest in the materials of concrete and stone\, and in 2025 exhibited at The Modernist Society with “Concrete at War”.  Mark is exhibiting in the Northlight Gallery Stromness from Friday 11th September until 29th September and there will also be events in and around the Gallery over this period. \nThis walk with Mark is a free event but you do need to book to attend. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994511288956?aff=oddtdtcreator \nHowever\, for anyone not on Hoy you will need to arrange your own transport via Orkney Ferries – see the Location and Travel section for details.  If you planning to walk up to WeeFea wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared to walk on some rough ground. All welcome\, including well behaved dogs on leads. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/explore-lyness-and-the-surrounding-area-hoy/
LOCATION:Hoy
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260727T090815Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T090815Z
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SUMMARY:Ness of Brodgar Public Drop-in Session\, with stalls and hands-on events.
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ness team to learn more about Ness of Brodgar post-excavation with its specialists. You will be able to talk to experts and get your hands dirty – if you want to! \nThis event takes place in King Street Halls\, Kirkwall and is free to attend. This hall is accessible\, the event will be taking place in the hall on the ground floor and there will be tea and coffee available. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ness-of-brodgar-public-drop-in-session-with-stalls-and-hands-on-events/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Stalls
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260727T090426Z
CREATED:20260727T170037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T090426Z
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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. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. \nFree
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/hes-ranger-walk-at-the-ring-of-brodgar-4/
LOCATION:Car Park Ring of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T085845Z
CREATED:20260727T170028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T085845Z
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SUMMARY:Immerse yourself in the Neolithic - life\, death\, art and architecture.
DESCRIPTION:A walk with Odile Rouard\, organised by Orkney Time Travel\nAn immersive journey into the Neolithic world. Enjoy a nature walk on Wideford Hill\, just outside Kirkwall\, where sweeping views stretch across the Bay of Firth and the surrounding hills and valleys. Along the way\, your accompanying archaeologist guide will bring the landscape to life\, describing how people lived here five thousand years ago—how they built their homes\, cooked\, farmed\, crafted\, and thrived. \nAt our destination\, you will enter the remarkable Wideford Hill cairn\, a 5\,000‑year‑old Neolithic burial chamber. Inside\, you will explore the contrasts and connections between the architecture of houses for the living and the monumental mounds created for the ancestors. Those with a keen eye may even spot original Neolithic carvings hidden among later Victorian graffiti. \nPlaces are limited and tickets must be booked in advance. \nTo book your place and find out all details\, follow this link Orkney Time Travel Ltd. | Neolithic nature + visit inside burial cairn & stone age art workshop
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/immerse-yourself-in-the-neolithic-life-death-art-and-architecture/
LOCATION:Wideford Hill
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T085738Z
CREATED:20260727T170013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T085738Z
UID:4780-1789221600-1789228800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Explore Lyness and the surrounding area\, Hoy
DESCRIPTION:with Mark Wrigley (Photographer and artist).   \nThis will include a walk around the Lyness area and a gently paced walk up to WeeFea\, which will include discussion around the photography of wartime sites and their history. Meet outside the front of Lyness Museum just before 2.00pm \nMark has a specific interest in the materials of concrete and stone\, and in 2025 exhibited at The Modernist Society with “Concrete at War”.  Mark is exhibiting in the Northlight Gallery Stromness from Friday 11th September until 29th September and there will also be events in and around the Gallery over this period. \nThis walk with Mark is a free event but you do need to book to attend. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1994511413328?aff=oddtdtcreator \n  \nFor anyone not on Hoy you will need to arrange your own transport via Orkney Ferries – see the Location and Travel section for details.  If you planning to walk up to WeeFea wear weather appropriate clothing and be prepared to walk on some rough ground. All welcome\, including well behaved dogs on leads.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/explore-lyness-and-the-surrounding-area-hoy-2/
LOCATION:Hoy
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260727T085446Z
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UID:4782-1789239600-1789245000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:OAS Talk - Skaill Farm\, Rousay
DESCRIPTION:Dan Lee and team from the UHI Archaeology Institute have been back on site this year at Skaill Farm\, Rousay. Come along to hear first hand how the dig went\, and whether\, or not\, they have found anything as spectacular as the amazing red sandstone carved head found by student Katie Joss last year \n This 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/skaill-farm/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
DTSTAMP:20260721T155956Z
CREATED:20260727T170019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T155956Z
UID:4788-1789257600-1790639999@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Exhibition:  Concrete and Stone
DESCRIPTION:– an Exhibition by Mark W in Northlight Gallery\, Stromness.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/exhibition-concrete-and-stone/
LOCATION:Northlight Gallery\, Stromness
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T110000
DTSTAMP:20260727T085419Z
CREATED:20260727T170037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T085419Z
UID:4683-1789293600-1789297200@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-5/
LOCATION:Stones of Stenness car park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260727T085359Z
CREATED:20260727T170032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T085359Z
UID:4685-1789297200-1789315200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Come Train with the Fleet Air Arm at HMS Tern!
DESCRIPTION:Join the volunteers at HMS Tern for a range of interactive games and hands-on activities for all ages.  Step back in time and experience life on a Royal Navy Air Station during the Second World War. Discover the fascinating world of wartime photography in our newly built darkroom\, test your skills with authentic aircraft recognition training\, and learn what everyday life was like on the Home Front. \nWhether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a fun family activity\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. There is a £5 charge for the dark room event\, all other actives will be free and donations towards the upkeep of the site are welcome.  There is no age limit for visitors\, dogs are also welcome. There is plenty of parking and toilets\, hot and cold drinks and traybakes also available on the day. \nHMS Tern is based in the West Mainland of Orkney\, signposted off the A967.  The What3Words locations is ///measuring.photos.swan.  Most of the site is accessible but there are some parts of the site which visitors with mobility problems may find difficult to access
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/come-train-with-the-fleet-air-arm-at-hms-tern/
LOCATION:HMS Tern\, Twatt\, Twatt\, Orkney\, KW17 2JH
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T165625Z
CREATED:20260727T170014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T165625Z
UID:4687-1789304400-1789308000@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. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. \nFree
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/hes-ranger-walk-at-the-ring-of-brodgar-5/
LOCATION:Car Park Ring of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260728T164855Z
CREATED:20260728T164855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T164855Z
UID:5014-1789304400-1789308000@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. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome. \nFree
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/hes-ranger-walk-at-the-ring-of-brodgar-7/
LOCATION:Car Park Ring of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T151500
DTSTAMP:20260727T085208Z
CREATED:20260727T170047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T085208Z
UID:4689-1789308000-1789312500@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-3/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T153000
DTSTAMP:20260727T173730Z
CREATED:20260727T170022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T173730Z
UID:4691-1789308000-1789313400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Music\, Magic and Mash-ups
DESCRIPTION:Kate Fletcher and Corwen Broch \nA Magico-musical culture exchange in the Viking World: a talk by Kate and Corwen illustrated with musical performance. \nThe St Magnus Centre is fully accessible\, this event is being held in the main hall on the ground floor. \nThis a free event\, all welcome.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/music-magic-and-mash-ups/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Rd\, Kirkwall\, KW15 1PA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T173000
DTSTAMP:20260728T164620Z
CREATED:20260727T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T164620Z
UID:4785-1789311600-1789320600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Workshop: Step into Orkney’s Food Heritage.
DESCRIPTION:This historic baking event is a hands-on cultural experience that immerses you in the rich heritage of traditional food culture in 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.  Along with Dr. Ragnhild Ljosland 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 healing. \n  \nThe event continues at Birsay Community Hall\, where local chef Lorraine Johnston will guide you through a hands-on baking session. You’ll learn to make bere bannocks —a true taste of Orkney’s past. You will also learn how bere meal and oat meal were preserved through a pre-modern form of vacuum packing\, and a traditional fermentation technique for oats\, producing a delicious youghurt-like substance known to soothe the stomach – past practices we should take with us into a sustainable future. \nThis is an Orkney Time Travel event and costs £35 pp. Places are limited. To book visit the Orkney Time Travel website\, \nhttps://orkneytimetravel.rezgo.com/details/432950/step-into-orkneys-food-heritage
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/workshop-step-into-orkneys-food-heritage/
LOCATION:Barony Mill\, Birsay\, Orkney\, KW17 2L
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T154500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260913T170000
DTSTAMP:20260727T084946Z
CREATED:20260727T170047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260727T084946Z
UID:4693-1789314300-1789318800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:St Magnus Cathedral Upper Levels Tour
DESCRIPTION:3.45 pm to 5.00 pm \nThis 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.  More 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-4/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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