A reminder of this summer’s dig dates
Now that we’re back in British Summer Time (although a glance out the window would cast doubt on that) a reminder of the planned excavation work for the summer of 2026:
Sigurd Towrie
Events in Birsay to announce plans to commemorate toppled whalebone
On March 27/28, a walk and talks with the TRANSECTS team are part of events centred on plans to commemorate the Birsay whalebone.
Murder, mayhem and misdemeanour – Jen’s talk on the application of archaeology to the recently deceased
Forensic archaeology is the subject of an Orkney Archaeology Society talk by Dr Jen Miller on March 26, 2026.
Exploring Cladh Hallan with Professor Mike Parker Pearson
We’re staying in the Western Isles for Friday’s UHI Archaeology Institute research seminar, which will see Professor Mike Parker Pearson explore Life and Death in the Bronze Age: mummies, metalworking and much more at Cladh Hallan.
MRes student outlines Conan Stone research at public talk in Inverness
Postgraduate student Michael Zambon will give a talk on his research on the Conan Stone in Inverness tomorrow, Thursday, March 19.
TRANSECTS embedded artist opportunity in Humber area
The TRANSECTS project is seeking an embedded artist to explore marine energy transitions and coastal community resilience in the Humber region, with storylines workshops, walkshops and a mini-residency.
MA student exhibits in Edinburgh
Jackie Flanagan, a student on the MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology, recently participated in the ‘Holding Conversations’ exhibition in Edinburgh.
Lecturer at forefront of forensic archaeology guidance document update
UHI Archaeology Institute lecturer Dr Jen Miller is the co-editor of a new guidance document for forensic archaeology in the UK.
Publication success for AEONS facilities manager
UHI Archaeology Institute lecturer Dr Julia Cussans is one of the authors in a new monograph detailing the Romano-British villa and prehistoric settlement at Low Ham, Somerset.
‘Earthbound Orkney’ exhibition moves to Leith
After premiering at the Maeshowe visitor centre in Orkney, the Earthbound Orkney exhibition can now be viewed at the Custom Lane Gallery, Leith, until March 26.
Institute director talks Neolithic Orkney in new Stonehenge TV programme
UHI Archaeology Institute director Professor Jane Downes features in a new television programme looking at the Stonehenge Altar Stone.
Meet the Skaill head at dig talk in Rousay community room
Folk in Rousay will get an update on the ongoing UHI Archaeology Institute excavation at Skaill farm next week, with a talk scheduled for Monday, February 9.
Student’s artist-in-residence experience in Aberdeen
MA Contemporary Art and Archaeology student Anna Gardiner shares her experience of a residency in Aberdeen.
TRANSECTS paper published and available online
The first paper in the TRANSECTs project has been published and available online.
Dissertation prizes top off successful student conference in Aberdeen
It’s been a successful weekend for the UHI Archaeology Institute at the Scottish Student archaeology Society conference (SSACC) conference in Aberdeen.
Seminar: Prof Niall Sharples on Bornais and the Norse settlement of the Hebrides
Professor Niall Sharples is our guest on Friday, Feb 27, for our monthly online research seminar.
PhD student is SGSAH’s featured researcher
UHI Archaeology Institute PhD student Cameron Taylor is currently the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH) featured researcher.
Post-doctoral researcher sought for analysis of Newark cemetery remains
ORCA is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to record and analyse the human remains from a Pictish/Norse cemetery in Orkney.