Join Energy Landscapes project in Eday to explore the story of peat
The island of Eday is the venue for the final field event of the Orkney Energy Landscapes Project, which will explore the story of peat – from its environmental history to peat cutting and exporting from the island.
Scenes from Swartigill – and don’t forget the excavation open day
Swartigill dig diary 2021 – sunshine, site tours and brilliant archaeology
As we move through the penultimate week of this year’s dig, the excavations at Swartigill are moving along at a good pace.
Swartigill dig diary 2021 – quern rubber uncovered in Structure A
We were joined on site this morning by some of the pupils from Watten Primary School who were very enthusiastic, and who really enjoyed having the opportunity to get involved and take part in their first archaeological dig.
Video: Masks Unmasked – tracing traditions of mask wearing in the hunter-gatherer communities of Early Prehistoric Europe
The recording of the first monthly UHI Archaeology Institute research seminar of the 2021/22 season, which took place on Friday, September 3.
Swartigill dig diary 2021 – view from the trenches
The tenth day of the 2021 excavation at the Burn of Swartigill started with a perfect blue morning. Going to “work” was a pleasure.
Online seminar to explore impact of climate change on culture and heritage
Climate change and its effect on culture and heritage is the subject of a CVI Africa online seminar next week.
‘The Ness in Rock and Stone’ – Orkney International Science Festival talk premieres on Sunday
The 31st Orkney Science Festival kicks off today and among the events on offer are talks on the ongoing excavations at the Ness of Brodgar, Orkney.
Swartigill dig diary 2021 – visiting schoolchildren see archaeologists in action
Today was the first of many visits by the local schools. The first of the season this year was the P6-7 class of Lybster Primary. The class was first shown around the site and introduced to Iron Age Swartigill Burn. Alannah Edwards reports…
Swartigill dig diary 2021 – a very productive day on site
It was a somewhat fresh, cool start to the morning today which, despite the contrast to last week’s glorious sunshine, has not dampened the spirits of the team. Holly Young reports…
Burn of Swartigill excavation 2021 – week one update
We are one week into this season’s excavation at the Burn of Swartigill, Caithness, and it’s time for an update on progress on site.
Burn of Swartigill excavation 2021 – the site from above
With the second week of excavation at the Burn of Swartigall, Caithness, getting under way today, here are a few photographs of the Iron Age site from last week.
Seven weeks at the Ness of Brodgar – a summary of the 2021 excavation
Seven weeks of excavation ended at the Ness of Brodgar on Friday, August 13, with the Neolithic structures now back under its protective covers.
Orkney Viking Week is back and on the horizon…
Orkney Viking week is set to go ahead from September 9-19, with both face-to-face and online activities on the programme.