Video: Orkney set to say goodbye to the Ness of Brodgar
A marvellous, and touching, video from Orkney.com, outlining the Ness as we approach the end of the project's excavation phase. Read more
Monthly Archive: August 2024
Dig Diary – did a pair of standing stones mark Twenty-Seven’s entrance?
Not the best start to the final week of excavation, but after another weather delay we got back in the trenches this afternoon. Read more
Diary extra – a few photographs from day thirty-eight
A selection of photographs from Jo Bourne. Read more
Dig Diary – a day of remarkable finds
What a day! The finds were coming thick and fast from all corners of the site today as we rapidly approach the end of week seven! Read more
Diary extra – a selection of photographs from busy day on site
A selection of photographs from a busy day across the site. Read more
From the Art Hut: ‘Burning the Heaven Spot’
Diane Eagles, one of 2024's artists in residence, on her graffiti project. Read more
Dig Diary – bones, drains and rainbows
A better day than forecast, with more finds and revelations across the site. Read more
Diary extra – day thirty-five in pictures
A few photos from today, in between the showers, by Jo Bourne and Paul Durdin... Read more
Dig Diary – Time Team back on site filming the story of the Ness
Another beautiful, busy day and best of all a productive one! And Time Team are back on site! Read more
Diary extra – day thirty-four in pictures
A selection of today's photographs from Jo Bourne... Read more
Dig Diary – an all too familiar story this season as rain cuts digging short again
After our recent spell of lovely weather, the rain returned today and severely curtailed activity on site. Read more
Dig Diary – over 1,400 visitors on site for final Ness open day
We had 1,425 visitors (give or take a few) on site for the final Ness open day and it was as busy down at the Stenness school. Read more
Ness of Brodgar Trust secures grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund
The Ness of Brodgar Trust has been awarded a National Lottery Heritage Fund grant specifically for work with schools, volunteer development, community workshops and digital resources. Read more
Dig Diary – six buildings represented in one square metre outside Structure Twelve
Just when we thought it couldn't get any worse, the tangled biography of Structure Twelve and its predecessors grew more complex again today. Read more
