Excavation The Cairns

Excavation at The Cairns cancelled

We're sorry to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances this summer’s excavation at The Cairns has been cancelled.

We’re sorry to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances, this summer’s excavation at The Cairns has been cancelled.

Work was due to resume on the Iron Age site in South Ronaldsay on Monday, June 13.

Although excavation cannot take place, students and staff from the UHI Archaeology Institute will be participating in a field school in the area. The Cairns site, however, will remain closed to the public.