“I’ve been thinking about the Ness of Brodgar – again – and the wider possibilities of the whole area”
The Ness of Brodgar: Possibilities
The Varied Beauty of Ancient Beads
“an exceptional glass bead was found when Mine Howe was excavated.”
Brochs and Beyond
“In the midst of great change they still need the security and comfort on calling on tradition.” Martin Carruthers Archaeology Institute Orkney College UHI
‘Skara – The Fourth Wave’
“Having just finished ‘Skara – The Fourth Wave’ by Andrew Appleby I thought I’d write of my response to reading this book”
‘Cup’ Marks – Past and Present
” thinking along the lines of how memories can change or be lost, and how stories, legends and mythologies can develop associated with what we see around us”
Orkney Walks (with Stories) – ‘The Procession’
The Neolithic Heart of Orkney – or – ‘The Procession’
Rose Ness On A Sunny Sunday
“Sunday 29th November dawned, with a clear sky and sunshine, so we thought to go somewhere – UP – where we could look about us, and clear our heads. It looked like a day for Rose Ness.”
BROCHTOBERFEST! – 2019!!!
Orkney has more than its fair share of brochs (aka Iron Age Roundhouses). Some are in a fine state of repair, some, just grassy mounds in the landscape.
Calling All Brochaholics!!!
“The exhibits were a good example of the ‘human’ side of archaeological excavations. “
Signs of the Times – At the Ring of Brodgar
“We parked in the car park, walked along the board walk, crossed the road, and, on the entrance gate to the path, saw the first of the new signs – one which I heartily approve of!”
