100 years on: the discovery of the ‘Brodgar Stone’ at Ness complex site
100 years ago this week the 'Brodgar Stone' was found - a taste of things to come. Read more
Monthly Archive: February 2025
Three-week internship examining the Ness of Brodgar’s stone discs
Some thoughts on the Ness of Brodgar's stone discs from intern Maria van de Fliert. Read more
A pot is for storage and cooking…right?
Jan Blatchford on her surprising discovery - a cordon running across the base of a pot's interior. Read more
Glaitness primary pupils put the spotlight on Orkney’s archaeology
Among our many site visitors last summer were pupils from Glaitness Primary School in Kirkwall. Here they share details of their 'Archaeology in Orkney' project. Read more
At the cutting edge in Orkney – axes from the Ness of Brodgar
Post-doctoral researcher Dr Patrick Pederson on his work with the Ness of Brodgar axes. Read more
Burnt bone in Structure Eight and beyond – adding fuel to the fires?
Jackson Clark on his MRes findings from examining the burnt bone from Structure Eight. Read more
Recount sees some t-shirt colours and sizes back in stock
We've got a few colours'sizes that had previously sold out. Snap one up for Valentine's Day. Read more
Link: When Orkney flexes, nature bends – a world first over the Ness?
Photographer Kieran Dodds shares the story of a remarkable image showing a triple rainbow over the Ness. Read more
