Wednesday wildlife – avian assortment
This week’s selection of photographs from around the Ness from dig director Nick Card.
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Monthly Archive: March 2021
Not all monuments were created equal
Visitors to the Ness of Brodgar dig will probably have heard “surface over substance” used to describe the construction of some of the structures on site. Read more
Ness monograph sets ‘a high standard’ says reviewer
The latest glowing review of the the Ness of Brodgar interim monograph has been posted to the Prehistoric Society website this morning.
The review, by Susan Greaney of Cardiff University/English… Read more
Wednesday Wildlife – out and about
This week’s pictures from Ness of Brodgar site director Nick Card.
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The ‘Lochview’ Standing Stones
Thousands cross the Ness of Brodgar annually. But, if noticed at all, a pair of standing stones between the two stone circles probably don’t get a second glance. Read more
Free online talk on Neolithic carved stone balls
Next Friday afternoon, March 26, Dr Hugo Anderson-Whymark will present an online seminar outlining the most recent research on prehistoric carved stone balls.
The talk, the latest in the University… Read more
Wednesday wildlife – the return of light and life
After a long, dark winter the return of light is always welcome relief.
With the longer days comes the resurgence of activity all around the islands, as can be seen… Read more
Wasbister settlement and disc barrow
During the Bronze Age, people gravitated towards the sites of already ancient monuments to bury their dead. As a result, clusters of barrow mounds can often be found around chambered cairns and other Neolithic monuments. Read more
New print run sees Ness book back in stock
We’re delighted to announce that the second print-run of The Ness of Brodgar: As it Stands was delivered this morning and we’re starting to send out copies to everyone who… Read more
Wednesday wildlife – frogs and a bad-tempered selkie
It’s been incredibly busy at the “virtual” Ness HQ over the past week, meaning we’ve got a smaller than usual selection of photographs from site director Nick Card.
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Wednesday wildlife – spring is coming!
We’ve had a few gorgeous sunny days here in Orkney – and the signs that spring is on the way are everywhere. Including in this week’s batch of photographs from… Read more
The Stone of Odin
Until the winter of 1814, the holed monolith stood to the north-west of the Stones of Stenness. But although its special place in the customs, traditions and folklore of the people of Orkney is well documented, we know remarkably little about the stone itself. Read more
