Join Rick for a talk on the archaeology of Shetland’s Weisdale valley
The archaeology of Shetland’s Weisdale valley is the subject of a talk by ORCA’s Rick Barton in Lerwick on March 13.
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Free industrial heritage leaflet/map available to download
The poster map/leaflet created as part of our From Peat Spade to Tangle Trade industrial heritage project is now available to download.
Industrial heritage project summary available to download and a look at kelp in North Ronaldsay
An article from Margret Rorie on the keep industry in North Ronaldsay and link to the industrial heritage summary report.An article from Margaret Rorie on the 19th century kelp industry in North Ronaldsay and link to the industrial heritage project summary report.
Milling complex added to North Ronaldsay industrial heritage page
ORCA’s survey of Millhouse, North Ronaldsay, carried out as part of the From Peat Spade to Tangle Trade industrial heritage project, is now online.
First of the North Ronaldsay industrial heritage surveys available online
The first North Ronaldsay site surveys, carried out as part of the ‘From Peat Spade to Tangle Trade’ industrial heritage project, are now online.
Surveying Shapinsay’s industrial heritage
The survey report on the Balfour Village gasometer, carried out as part of ORCA’s North Isles industrial heritage project.
Eday site surveys get the industrial heritage ball rolling
The first of the ORCA Industrial heritage surveys are now online – Fersness quarry and Redhouse in Eday.
Explore the sounds of past industry at free North Isles workshops
Explore the sounds of industrial spaces at free workshops in Shapinsay, Stronsay, North Ronaldsay and Sanday.
September industrial heritage survey days in Eday and North Ronaldsay
The ‘Peat Spade to Tangle Trade’ project is in Eday on September 2-3 and North Ronaldsay on September 5-6, to carry out fieldwork and record key industrial sites. Join Dan Lee and Sean Bell for the latest activities for the project.
‘Rousay Tales’ gets creative in final episode of the podcast
Rousay has been a creative place for millennia and this is the subject of the final podcast of the series.
Walk the coast of North Ronaldsay with ‘Thirteen Stone Miles’ project
The first in a series of four walks around North Ronaldsay, following the route of the island’s sheep dyke, takes place this Thursday, June 6.
Penultimate ‘Rousay Tales’ delves into religion, folklore and superstition
From trows to walking stones…the penultimate episode of the new Rousay Tales podcast – Believing – is available now.
‘Tombs of the Isles’ report and free leaflet/map available to download
The final report of the Tombs of the Isles project and a free poster map/leaflet now available to download.
Farming from prehistory onwards is the focus of this week’s ‘Rousay Tales’
Episode Four of Rousay Tales looks at farming in the island – from 5,000 years ago to the present day.
Going fishing in episode three of ‘Rousay Tales’ podcast
‘Fishing’, the third episode of the new Rousay Tales podcast is available now.
Travel on land and sea in second episode of ‘Rousay Tales’ podcast
‘Travelling’, the second episode of the new Rousay Tales podcast is out now.
Applications invited for relief site assistant and project officer posts at ORCA
The Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (ORCA) is looking to add a relief site assistant and project officer to its list of supply staff.
Industrial heritage project moves to next phase after island launch events
Project leaders Dan Lee and Sean Bell update us on the progress of the ORCA industrial heritage project so far.
Sit back and enjoy – new ‘Rousay Tales’ podcast series launches with a look at ‘Dwelling’
The first episode of a new podcast looking at life in Rousay, past and present, is now live.
Industrial heritage project launches end with event in North Ronaldsay
The last of the launch events for ORCA’s new industrial heritage project takes place in Rousay today, Monday, April 29, 2024.