The projects listed below welcome visitors. Many have volunteer opportunities. Contact us for more details. The sites can be muddy following bad weather so sturdy boots are recommended. Sites can also be closed if the weather is particularly inclement.
Ness of Brodgar Excavation
- The site is open to the public from 3rd July to 21st August
- The Orkney Archaeology Society Ness of Brodgar talk will take place on 20th June in the Orkney Theatre.
- Tours are available and archaeologists will be on site most weekdays. Please check the Ness of Brodgar Trust website for up to date information.
- Tours are also conducted at 1100 & 1500 on Saturday and Sunday during the dig season, but there will be no archaeologists on site during the weekend.
- Open Days are Sunday 21st July and Sunday 18th August
- Location: Stenness, West Mainland
Website: http://www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk/visit/
The Cairns Excavation
- The site is open to the public from 17th June to 12th July
- Tours are available and archaeologists will be on site most weekdays from 10am-4pm.
- Open Day will be 5th July.
- For updates on the dig see our Twitter feed @thecairnsbroch and Facebook group and our dig diary on this blog
- Location: Windwick Bay, South Ronaldsay, Orkney
Skaill Farmstead Excavation
- The Skaill Farmstead dig is located on the island of Rousay and so you will need to take the ferry from Orkney Mainland. Check out the ferry timetable before you go.
- The site is open to the public from 8th July to 26th July
- Tours are available and archaeologists will be on site most weekdays.
- Click here to check out the background to the project
- Location: Rousay
Cata Sand, Sanday
- The Cata Sand dig is located on the island of Sanday and so you will need to take the ferry from Orkney Mainland. Check out the ferry timetable before you go.
- The site is open to the public from 27th July until 24th August
- Tours are available and archaeologists will be on site most weekdays.
- Click here to check out the background to the project
- Location: Sanday
This page will be updated as new events and activities are confirmed. Please feel free to contact us using the form below. Hope to see you there!
