Video: TV presenter’s thoughts on Skara Brae during 1964 visit
A splendid video from BBC Archives, featuring Cathal O'Shannon visiting the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae. Read more
Monthly Archive: December 2023
Link: Call for archaeologists to unite in Stonehenge debate
Over a thousand archaeologists have signed an open letter urging the sector to unite and take its "rightful lead" in the Stonehenge tunnel debate. Read more
Burning issues – analysing the burnt bone from Structure Eight
MRes student Jackson Clark outlines his research on the burnt animal bone assemblage from Structure Eight. Read more
Midhowe stalled cairn, Rousay
We begin casting our archaeological net even further afield this week, looking at the Midhowe stalled cairn in Rousay. Read more
Wednesday wildlife – butterfish snack
Another memorable encounter for site director Nick - a young otter enjoying his lunchtime snack of butterfish. Read more
From the Ness to Westminster – ‘The Britannias: An Island Quest’
For three weeks in 2017 author Alice Albinia worked on site. Her book has now been published. Read more
Excavation over time – Structure Twelve’s eastern annexe in 3d
We've pulled together a series of 3d models showing different stages excavation in Structure Twelve’s eastern annexe. Read more
Wednesday wildlife – lochside diners
A few close encounters caught on camera by site director Nick Card. Read more
Ness in the running for two Current Archaeology Awards
We’re delighted to announce that the Ness of Brodgar is in the running for two titles at the 2024 Current Archaeology Awards. Read more
