“here we have snowy winter from Moira Parker. “
OAS Calendar – December – Peace
Orkney’s Ingrid Mainland Awarded Professorship
“The development of the University of the Highlands and Islands enabled me to come back to the islands and help establish degree-level provision in archaeology drawing on the rich resources we have in the region.”
Papa Westray Viking Graves Reveal 10thC Life in Orkney
Excavated Viking burial grave sites in Papa Westray are set to reveal important new information about 10th Century life in Orkney.
OAS Calendar – April Ancestors
The image is of the Stone of Setter, Eday, taken by Barbara Frisken.
OAS Calendar – May – Always Popular – Brough of Birsay
“One of the most well-known visitor attractions of Orkney – and deservedly too. “
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
“We used to live in Gloucestershire, just outside Stroud, and nearby on the escarpments are a range of ancient sites”
Talks consider how Westray can adapt to the impact of climate change
The talks, hosted by Community Archaeology Westray, begin at 7.30pm on Thursday, September 30, in the Graand Owld Byre, Westray.
‘The Ness in Rock and Stone’
Orkney International Science Festival talk premieres, Sunday
THE CAIRNS DIG IS HAPPENING THIS SUMMER!!!
” I decided that the best idea would be to simply remind folk of developments so far at The Cairns.”
The Ness Needs Your Help!
Our annual clear-up is scheduled for tomorrow – Sunday, June 26, and generally involves giving everything a good tidy up before the diggers return on July 4.
