Brochs are incredible structures, built by the people in the Iron Age who lived in Scotland. These unique buildings of dry stone construction once towered across our landscape.
Rediscovering Scotland’s Master Builders: The Broch Project
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“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.”
The Dates For The Cairns!!!
After a pause of two years the archaeology dig at The Cairns, Windwick, South Ronaldsay, is set to happen again!!
The Broch of Gorseness – As It Stands.
“The roof was the most complicated bit to put together – but now the Broch of Gorseness is complete! “
Whales – Ancient & Modern
“Martin Carruthers is The Man With The Plan at The Cairns archaeology dig in Orkney. “
Building A Broch – On-going……
“If we could take you back in time, to two thousand years ago, you would witness a very different Scotland.”
Something To Brighten A Wintry Day
“watching the snow and the neighbours sheep sheltering from it by a good solid stone shed”
Week Forty-three – One Day At A Time
“Mike has finished the stone work on the Broch of Gorseness………Now for the roof……..”
Weather Forecast: Brighter spells and showers for today.
Fresh to strong northwest winds. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
For Brochtober – We Visit Eves Broch!
“We have been to this little bay for a walk once before…”
