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SUMMARY:Bere\, the Ancient Grain: Stories\, Superstition & Sustenance.
DESCRIPTION:An Orkney Time Travel and Immersive Orkney event. \nTicket price: £30 includes mill tour and baking session \nMax number: 10 \nTicket booking link: Orkney Time Travel event tickets from TicketSource. \nThis historic baking event is a hands-on cultural experience that immerses you in the rich heritage of Early Modern Orkney. The event begins at the historic Barony Mill\, Orkney’s last working watermill\, where the ancient grain bere barley is still milled using traditional methods. Bere has sustained Orkney’s people and livestock for centuries—and it’s still at the heart of local food and folklore. \nAs you explore the mill\, you’ll uncover the fascinating customs\, beliefs\, and healing traditions surrounding bere and food preparation. You’ll also visit a sacred healing well dedicated to Saint Magnus\, and learn how bere\, water\, and other natural ingredients were once used in folk medicine and witchcraft. \nThe journey continues at Birsay Community Hall\, where local chef Lorraine Johnston will guide you through a hands-on baking session. You’ll learn to make traditional bere oatcakes—a true taste of Orkney’s past. While the oatcakes bake\, enjoy captivating storytelling by Ragnhild Ljosland\, bringing Orkney’s myths and history to life.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/bere-the-ancient-grain-stories-superstition-sustenance/
LOCATION:Barony Mill\, Birsay\, Orkney\, KW17 2L
CATEGORIES:Activity,Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T153000
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SUMMARY:Upper Level Tour of St Magnus Cathedral
DESCRIPTION:£15 per person\, minimum age 12 \nBOOKING ESSENTIAL\, phone 01856 874894 \nTour lasts 1hr 15mins \nMeet at the Custodian’s office inside the Cathedral \nThese tours are in NO WAY fully accessible. Part of the tour is on the ground floor\, which is fine. But in the Upper Levels there are very narrow stairs\, tight passageways and uneven surfaces throughout. We would hate for anyone to be disappointed! \nThis is the standard Upper Level Tour and the usual conditions apply. \nNote this starts at 3:45pm
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/upper-level-tour-of-st-magnus-cathedral-3/
LOCATION:St Magnus Cathedral\, Kirkwall\, orkney\, KW15 1DH
CATEGORIES:Festival,Talks,Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142217
CREATED:20251119T111317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T111317Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Ness Battery - Then and Now.
DESCRIPTION:By Andrew Hollinrake \nArchaeologist and historian Andrew Hollinrake has been researching the site and conducting guided tours since 2009\, but there are still new discoveries in the form of archival and personal material turning up every year.  Only recently was the true identity of the soldier who painted the stunning mural revealed\, and this year\, for the first time\, a member of the artist’s family paid a visit to the site. There’s more to reveal in this talk including some previously unseen photographs from WWI \nFree Entry with Raffle all welcome.
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-ness-battery-then-and-now/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142217
CREATED:20251202T190006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T122901Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Excavations at the Knowe of Skea\, Westray 700BC to 700AD?
DESCRIPTION:Dr Graeme Wilson is a partner in EASE Archaeology with interests in all aspects of Archaeology in Orkney and Shetland. He has lived and worked on Westray for many years. \nThis talk will be on Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89841145815
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/excavations-at-the-knowe-of-skea/
LOCATION:On-Line
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260219T210000
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CREATED:20251202T190049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T192356Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: From Bone to Being:
DESCRIPTION:The Convergence of Science\, Art\, and the Human Story in Facial Reconstruction. \nby \nDr Tobias Houlton\, Craniofacial Anthropologist and Forensic Imaging Consultant \nThis talk will be on Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88208065294?pwd=vzgPHfb7G9X0qQudb9nJEQy74pQ2Er.1
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-from-bone-to-being/
LOCATION:On-Line
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260326T210000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142217
CREATED:20251202T190012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T195738Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Murder\, mayhem and misdemeanour: the application of archaeology to the recently deceased.
DESCRIPTION:by Dr Jen Miller\, UHI Archaeology \nThis talk is suitable for adults only because of some of the images. \nBecause of the nature of the subject this talk will NOT be recorded. \nPolice forces UK wide have come a long way forensically over the past three decades.  As forensic science has advanced\, so has appreciation of the value of forensic archaeology in the investigation of complex cases involving suspicious death. Standard techniques used by archaeologists everywhere in search\, excavation and artefact recovery can be extrapolated to modern crime scene analysis when coupled with a sound understanding of chain of evidence and legal principles.  Through a series of high-profile case studies\, this presentation aims to demonstrate how a ‘degree in digging holes’\, together with a solid understanding of legal requirements can help find a grave or exclude areas of suspicion. It can provide informed comment on how a body was concealed\, what tools were used\, and interpret sequence of events and timings of death. Crucially\, archaeological techniques supports jury understanding of complex events\, demonstrating the rigour applied to the investigation and thus helping to support criminal justice. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-forensic-botany/
LOCATION:King Street Halls\, King Street\, Kirkwall\, Orkney\, KW15 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142217
CREATED:20260223T132129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T151931Z
UID:4489-1778785200-1778785200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:AGM: 2026 - Zoom only
DESCRIPTION:This will be on Zoom for the benefit of all our members. This is for AGM business only. \nZoom Link  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86163448348
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/agm/
LOCATION:On-Line
CATEGORIES:News
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142217
CREATED:20260209T180119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T113031Z
UID:4475-1779994800-1780003800@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: An archaeology of Christianity in medieval Orkney: parishes\, patronage and pilgrimage
DESCRIPTION:By Dr Sarah-Jane Gibbon\, UHI Archaeology \nIn this talk Sarah Jane will give an overview of her research into Christian practice in medieval Orkney by looking at churches\, parish formation\, the Naversdale runestone\, St Magnus veneration and some recent finds from Skaill Rousay. \nBIO: Sarah Jane has been a part-time lecturer at the UHI Archaeology Institute for 20 years. She teaches modules in Early Medieval Archaeology and Historical Archaeology\, is a co-director of the Landscapes of Change research project excavating at Skaill Rousay\, and PI for the LIFTE Project looking into the impact of early modern trade in the Northern Isles. \n 
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/talk-an-archaeology-of-christianity-in-medieval-orkney/
LOCATION:St Magnus Centre\, Palace Road\, Kirkwall\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:News,Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260718
DTSTAMP:20260405T142217
CREATED:20251217T172827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T172827Z
UID:4433-1780876800-1784332799@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dig: The Cairns - Provisional dates
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dig-the-cairns-provisional-dates/
LOCATION:The Cairns\, South Ronaldsay\, Orkney
CATEGORIES:Digs
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T213000
DTSTAMP:20260405T142217
CREATED:20260130T162702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T130320Z
UID:4464-1781809200-1781818200@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Forthcoming Event by Dr Antonia Thomas
DESCRIPTION:Post excavation of decorative stones – methods and approaches \nvenue and all details to be confirmed
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/forthcoming-event-by-dr-antonia-thomas/
LOCATION:To be announced
CATEGORIES:Talks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Orkney Archaeology Society":MAILTO:enquiries@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260405T142217
CREATED:20260108T135720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T135720Z
UID:4446-1783296000-1784937599@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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/
CATEGORIES:Digs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260405T142217
CREATED:20251203T181900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T181344Z
UID:4415-1783382400-1785455999@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
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:20260405T142217
CREATED:20260108T135912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T135912Z
UID:4448-1784419200-1786751999@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Dig: Spurness
DESCRIPTION:Spurness 2025: dig diary day ten
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/dig-spurness/
CATEGORIES:Digs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914
DTSTAMP:20260405T142217
CREATED:20251211T120108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T120217Z
UID:4430-1788912000-1789343999@orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Orkney Archaeology Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:More info will appear here and on a new web site
URL:https://orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/orkney-archaeology-festival-2026/
LOCATION:To be announced
CATEGORIES:Festival,News
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