After a pause of two years the archaeology dig at The Cairns, Windwick, South Ronaldsay, is set to happen again!!
The Dates For The Cairns!!!
Scatness Broch Shetland
Over a period of 1,000 years the community which grew up within and around the Scatness Broch in Shetland modified and developed the structures there.
Images Of Yesnaby
“Approaching the Broch of Borwick, looking along the line of cliffs”
Cancellation of The Cairns Dig
We’re sorry to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances, this summer’s excavation at The Cairns has been cancelled.
There’s Something About Roundness
“I looked closer and saw that the image on the wall was an aerial view of the Balfour”
Follow, follow, follow, follow
“Next job is to put all that sand in those decaying sand bags over our path to even it out a bit and bed all the stones in.”
What Makes Scottish Architecture Scottish?
Mousa to Mackintosh is a chronological history of Scottish architecture, from brochs and classical country houses to baronial tower-houses and modernist New Towns.
A Broch By Any Other Name?
“Brochs are an odd sort of thing. In some ways they make sense as what they’re seen as being, and in other ways they’re very odd structures – more to them than is necessary for what is seen as being their function. “
To The Broch – And Beyond……..
“A path less trodden can be found by going through the Broch, and through a gate, to walk along the coast. “
Visit Orkney’s Archaeological Wonders
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced the opening times of its sites across Orkney.
