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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250712
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T175102Z
UID:4027-1752192000-1752278399@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Open day: The Cairns
DESCRIPTION:Your chance to visit the current dig going on at South Ronaldsay
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/open-day-the-cairns/
LOCATION:The Cairns\, South Ronaldsay\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs,News,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250727T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250529T141815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T161855Z
UID:4023-1753614000-1753632000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Open Day: Ness of Brodgar
DESCRIPTION:The digging may be finished but the post-excavation analysis continues. Find out what’s happening with the project now. \n\nMeet the archaeologists and specialists\nView and get hands-on with artefacts\nChat with the Ness Team\nNess Café by Stenness Community Association\n\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/open-day-ness-of-brodgar/
LOCATION:Steness Community School
CATEGORIES:Activity,Outside
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T154850Z
UID:4123-1757498400-1757502000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tour of St Magnus Cathedral ground floor.
DESCRIPTION:£10 per person\, lasts 1 hour\, no need to book \nMeet at the West End\, inside the Cathedral
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-graffiti-tour-st-magnus-cathedral/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T154724Z
UID:4071-1757498400-1757520000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Science at War a focus on 771 Sqd Photographic Unit
DESCRIPTION:This is a temporary display of camera’s and new photographs from HMS Tern’s 771 Sqd. Local archaeologist and historian Andrew Hollinrake will be on hand to answer questions from the Public. This will be housed in a building which is not normally open to the public. \nThis event is organised by Birsay Heritage Trust and is also organised as part of the Orkney International Science Festival. \nEntry is free\, donations to the ongoing renovation are welcome \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/science-at-war-a-focus-on-771-sqd-photographic-unit/
LOCATION:HMS Tern\, Twatt\, Twatt\, Orkney\, KW17 2JH
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T122414Z
UID:4088-1757583000-1757586600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Private Guided Tour of the new Viking Exhibition at the Orkney Museum.
DESCRIPTION:A very special opportunity to view this new exhibition when the Gallery is closed to the public. This special guided tour is being put on for the festival by Orkney Islands Council. \nBooking required\, max 16. £16.96 per person (booking fee included) \nBook on EventBrite here  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/guided-tour-of-the-new-viking-exhibition-at-the-orkney-museum/
LOCATION:The Orkney Museum\, Kirkwall\, Broad Street\, KIrkwall\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T170127Z
UID:4289-1757584800-1757588400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Tour of St Magnus Cathedral ground floor.
DESCRIPTION:£10 per person\, lasts 1 hour\, no need to book \nMeet at West End\, inside the Cathedral
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/tour-of-st-magnus-cathedral-ground-floor/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T155606Z
UID:4098-1757584800-1757588400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ranger walk at the Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Stones of Stenness Car Park for this free talk with the HES Rangers. \nOrganised by Historic Environment Scotland \nThis is a free event\, booking is not required
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ranger-walk-at-the-stones-of-stenness-and-barnhouse/
LOCATION:Stones of Stenness car park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="HES Rangers":MAILTO:orkneyrangers@hes.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T131759Z
UID:4131-1757588400-1757592000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Upper Level Tour\, St Magnus Cathedral.
DESCRIPTION:Upper Level tour lasts 1 hour 15 mins \n£15 per person\, all participants must be a minimum of 12 years old. Booking essential\, call 01856 874894 to make your booking. \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! \nMeet at the Custodian’s office inside the Cathedral
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-graffiti-tour-st-magnus-cathedral-3/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T170542Z
UID:4291-1757592000-1757599200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Informal drop-in show and tell event with the Ness Directorial team.
DESCRIPTION:Come along and meet the Ness Directorial team\, There will Ness material to show and discuss. \nYou will also get a chance to look into the Conservatory where the Ness 2025 exhibition is on show (boards from 2024 Orkney Museum exhibition\, no artefacts). \nThis is a free event\, booking is not required
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/informal-drop-in-show-and-tell-event-with-the-ness-directorial-team/
LOCATION:Maes Howe Visitor Centre\, Stenness\, KW16 3LB
CATEGORIES:Festival
ORGANIZER;CN="Ness of Brodgar Trust":MAILTO:info@nessofbrodgar.co.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T155920Z
UID:4108-1757595600-1757599200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ranger Walk at the Ring of Brodgar
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Ring of Brodgar Car Park for this free walk and talk by  the HES Rangers. \nOrganised by Historic Environment Scotland \nThis is a free event\, booking is not required.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ranger-walk-at-the-ring-of-brodgar/
LOCATION:Car Park Ring of Brodgar
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="HES Rangers":MAILTO:orkneyrangers@hes.scot
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T131902Z
UID:4295-1757599200-1757604600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Upper Level Tour of St Magnus Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:Upper Level tour lasts 1 hour 15 mins \n£15 per person\, all participants must be a minimum of 12 years old. Booking essential\, call 01856 874894 to make your booking. \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! \nMeet at the Custodian’s office inside the Cathedral \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/upper-level-tour-of-st-magnus-cathedral/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T160259Z
UID:4111-1757602800-1757610000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:UHI Post Graduate Student research
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHolly Young – Shore Life: the Contribution of Marine Molluscs to Iron Age Subsistence in Northern Scotland\n\n\n\nKath Page – The Deer Turn: reimagining nature and culture duality through human-red deer relations in Scotland’s Archaeological Past\n\n\n\nLucille Rodrigues – Finding Mesolithic Time: assessing Scotland’s Mesolithic stone tools as an international heritage resource\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\nThis is a free talk but\, given limit on numbers\, tickets will need to be booked in advance \n\n\n\nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July Book tickets on EventBrite here \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/uhi-post-graduate-student-research/
LOCATION:Maes Howe Visitor Centre\, Stenness\, KW16 3LB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T161028Z
UID:4117-1757617200-1757624400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Behind the scenes of Time Team: over 30 years in the media limelight
DESCRIPTION:By Dr John Gater (Time Team/SUMO GeoSurveys) \nThis is a free event\, but booking a ticket in advance is required \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July \nBook tickets on Eventbrite here. \nThis talk will not be recorded
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-with-dr-john-gater/
LOCATION:Stromness Town Hall\, 10 Church Rd\, Stromness\, Orkney\, KW16 3BA
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T161227Z
UID:4121-1757671200-1757674800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ranger walk at the Stones of Stenness and Barnhouse
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Historic Environment Scotland \nThis is a free event\, booking is not required
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ranger-walk-at-the-stones-of-stenness-and-barnhouse-2/
LOCATION:Stones of Stenness car park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
ORGANIZER;CN="HES Rangers":MAILTO:orkneyrangers@hes.scot
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T230000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T140949Z
UID:4129-1757671200-1757718000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Special Graffiti Tour\, St Magnus Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:£15pp last 1 hour 15 mins. Minimum aged 12.  \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\, phone 01856 874894.  \nPlease note\, whilst some of this tour is on the ground floor\, the majority of the tour is in the Upper Levels which contain uneven surfaces\, many steps\, and narrow corridors. This tour visits parts of the cathedral not normal seen on standard tours.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-graffiti-tour-st-magnus-cathedral-2/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141205Z
UID:4314-1757674800-1757678400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Special Graffiti Tour\, St Magnus Cathedral.
DESCRIPTION:£15pp last 1 hour 15 mins. Minimum aged 12.  \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\, phone 01856 874894.  \nPlease note\, whilst some of this tour is on the ground floor\, the majority of the tour is in the Upper Levels which contain uneven surfaces\, many steps\, and narrow corridors. This tour visits parts of the cathedral not normal seen on standard tours.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-graffiti-tour-st-magnus-cathedral-5/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T143649Z
UID:4297-1757674800-1757678400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Protecting and Managing World Heritage in Orkney
DESCRIPTION:with Joss Durnan and Oliva Anderson\, Historic Environment Scotland \nThis is a free event\, but as the space is small\, booking is required. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July \nEventBrite Tickets here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/protecting-and-managing-world-heritage-in-orkney/
LOCATION:Maes Howe Visitor Centre\, Stenness\, KW16 3LB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141239Z
UID:4133-1757678400-1757682000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Special Graffiti Tour\, St Magnus Cathedral.
DESCRIPTION:£15pp last 1 hour 15 mins. Minimum aged 12.  \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\, phone 01856 874894.  \nPlease note\, whilst some of this tour is on the ground floor\, the majority of the tour is in the Upper Levels which contain uneven surfaces\, many steps\, and narrow corridors. This tour visits parts of the cathedral not normal seen on standard tours.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/special-graffiti-tour-st-magnus-cathedral-4/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162224Z
UID:4138-1757682000-1757685600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Ranger Walk at the Ring of Brodgar
DESCRIPTION:Organised by Historic Environment Scotland \nThis is a free event\, booking is not required
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/ranger-walk-at-the-ring-of-brodgar-2/
LOCATION:Stones of Stenness car park
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T141400Z
UID:4299-1757685600-1757689200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:St Magnus Cathedral Graveyard Tour.
DESCRIPTION:£10pp\, lasts 1 hour\, no need to book \nMeet at the Custodian’s office inside the Cathedral
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/st-magnus-cathedral-graveyard-tour/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162605Z
UID:4141-1757689200-1757696400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: The Cairns\, an update from Martin Carruthers.
DESCRIPTION:This is a free event\, but booking is required because of space in the Hall. \nIt will be held in the Upper Room. \nThere will be a raffle\, and donations are welcome \n This event 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 tickets on Eventbrite here \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-with-martin-carruthers/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T122607Z
UID:4143-1757698200-1757701800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Private Guided Tour of the new Viking Exhibition at the Orkney Museum.
DESCRIPTION:A very special opportunity to view this new exhibition when the Gallery is closed to the public. This special guided tour is being put on for the festival by Orkney Islands Council. \nBooking required\, max 16. £16.96 per person (includes booking fee)\n \nBook via Eventbrite here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/guided-tour-of-the-new-viking-exhibition-at-the-orkney-museum-2/
LOCATION:The Orkney Museum\, Kirkwall\, Broad Street\, KIrkwall\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162741Z
UID:4146-1757700000-1757707200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Viking Experience at Scapa Beach
DESCRIPTION:£25 (general admission) / £15 (children). \nOrganised by Orkney Time Travel. \nBooking link: Orkney Time Travel event tickets from TicketSource. \nTravel back in time to Orkney’s Viking Age! The Viking Experience takes place on the stunning\, sandy Scapa beach outside Kirkwall. A living history event led by certified tourist guides.  You will be a Viking for the evening: Around the campfire\, we try out some Viking life skills such as fire striking\, baking on a griddle and butter making. You will hear stories from Norse mythology and Orkneyinga Saga. Enjoy fun and games like the Vikings did!
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/viking-experience-at-scapa-beach/
LOCATION:Scapa Beach
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Outside
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250912T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T162957Z
UID:4151-1757703600-1757710800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: The Wreck Detectives: assembling the evidence for identifying the Sanday Wreck.
DESCRIPTION:By Ben Saunders of Wessex Archaeology \nThis is a free event but booking is required make sure of a seat in the Hall. \nIt will be held in the Upper Room. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nBook your tickets on Eventbrite here \n  \nThere will be a raffle\, and donations are welcome \nThis free event will be recorded and made available on the OAS YouTube channel in due course.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-the-wreck-detectives-assembling-the-evidence-for-identifying-the-sanday-wreck/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T123000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T111232Z
UID:4154-1757757600-1757766600@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:A walk and talk to the Knowes of Trotty in the West Mainland - Sold Out
DESCRIPTION:With Professor Colin Richards and Professor Jane Downes\, both of UHI Archaeology Institute. \nThis is a free event but as numbers are limited to 25 you will need to book a ticket in advance \nCome dressed for the weather – after the walk there will be refreshments at the Hall and a chance to informally talk through the morning with Colin and Jane. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 6:30 pm on the 30th July  \nBook free tickets on Eventbrite here \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/a-walk-and-talk-in-the-west-mainland/
LOCATION:Harray Hall\, Harray\, Orkney\, KW17 2LB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T163401Z
UID:4157-1757757600-1757779200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Grassroots Heritage in Scotland Roadshow
DESCRIPTION:Organised by the Scottish Community Heritage Alliance. \nThis free event is a celebration of community heritage\, source of useful information for grassroots groups and an opportunity to meet up with others working in or with an interest in heritage in the region. It is also an opportunity to join the Grassroots discussion and have your views represented at a national level in the Grassroots Heritage in Scotland review of the current state of community heritage. \nTo book your place\, email scottishcommunityheritage@gmail.com
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/grassroots-heritage-in-scotland-roadshow/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Road\, Kirkwall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250829T090026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T160351Z
UID:4364-1757763000-1757772000@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:A second walk and talk to the Knowes of Trotty in the West Mainland
DESCRIPTION:Delighted to announce that\, due to popular demand\, and Professor Jane Downes offering to run the walk twice\, we have organised a 2nd walk and talk for the Knowes of Trotty. \nThis event starts with the talk\, which will also include folk who went on the walk 1st thing. Then\, after the talk\, this second group would go with Jane and Sigurd to walk the site. \nUnfortunately Professor Colin Richards cannot now make this event so Jane will be joined by Sigurd Towrie. \n  \nWith Sigurd and Professor Jane Downes\, both of UHI Archaeology Institute. \nThis 2nd event starts at the hall with the talk (which will also have the folk from the 1st walk at it) then the 2nd group go out to site with Jane. \nThis is a free event but as numbers are limited to 25 you will need to book a ticket in advance \nCome dressed for the weather – after the walk there will be refreshments at the Hall and a chance to informally talk through the morning with Colin and Jane. \nPlease note: The links for tickets will go live at 10:00 am on the 29th August \nBook free tickets on Eventbrite here
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/a-second-walk-and-talk-to-the-knowes-of-trotty-in-the-west-mainland/
LOCATION:Harray Hall\, Harray\, Orkney\, KW17 2LB
CATEGORIES:Festival,Outside,Talks,Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250913T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T163734Z
UID:4160-1757790000-1757797200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T111007Z
UID:4165-1757844000-1757849400@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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:20250914T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142621
CREATED:20250730T120039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T131311Z
UID:4162-1757844000-1757854800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Viking Family session.
DESCRIPTION:Entry by donation\, no booking necessary. Organised by Orkney Time Travel.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/viking-family-session/
LOCATION:Skail House Gardens\, KW16 3LR
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Outside
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