The updates continue – Structure Five, the ‘Great Wall’ and others…
The post-dig season updates continue apace, with a major update to Structure Five and the 'Great Wall of Brodgar' pages. Read more
The Ness of Brodgar complex
The Ness of Brodgar site has been under excavation since 2004, revealing a massive complex of monumental Neolithic buildings dating from the centuries around 3000BC.
Without parallel in Atlantic Europe, the Ness of Brodgar’s three hectares are filled with huge stone structures containing spectacular finds.
These have made the Ness one of the most important archaeological excavations in the world today, changing our understanding of the culture and beliefs of Neolithic Orkney and shining a new light on the prehistory of northern Europe.
The project is mainly funded through the generosity of the public through our two supporting charities the Ness of Brodgar Trust and the American Friends.
Video: Passage Grave Art in Orkney’s North Isles
The fourth of the UHI Archaeology Institute’s 'Tombs of the Isles' recorded talks, and the second featuring Dr Antonia Thomas, the Ness' Neolithic art specialist. Read more
Orkney Museum’s exhibition of Ness artefacts extended until December
We're delighted to announce that, due to popular demand, the Ness of Brodgar exhibition in the Orkney Museum has been extended until January 2024. Read more
Wednesday wildlife – morning light
Wednesday’s upon us again, so time for this week’s photographs from Ness site director Nick Card.… Read more
Video: Art and architecture in Neolithic Orkney – a talk by Dr Antonia Thomas
The third of the UHI Archaeology Institute’s 'Tombs of the Isles' recorded talks, this time featuring Dr Antonia Thomas, the Ness' Neolithic art specialist. Read more
Trench T gets the full 3d treatment
Last time we brought you a new model of Structure Twenty-Seven, this week it’s all of Trench T.
The trench lies south-east of the main building complex at the… Read more
In light of new discoveries, Structure Twenty-Seven’s page gets an overhaul
After last year's discoveries, this summer all eyes were on Structure Twenty-Seven, the huge sub-rectangular building beneath the giant midden mound in Trench T. Read more
Wednesday wildlife – knots, skarfies and swan
This week’s selection of photographs from site director Nick Card.… Read more
Profit from art sales to be split between Ness and Peedie Retreat charities
Have a look at Jeanne's paintings and if you make a purchase, Jeanne will divide the profit from the sale between the Ness of Brodgar and Orkney's Peedie Retreat. Read more
Video: Death and burial in Neolithic Orkney (Part Two)
The second part of Professor Colin Richard’s talk for the UHI Archaeology Institute’s Tombs of the Isles project. Read more
The archaeology around the Ness and further afield…
A housekeeping update, bringing all our articles on the sites around the Ness, and beyond, together into easier to navigate indexes:
Archaeology around the Ness
Archaeology further afield… Read more
Wednesday wildlife – down by the lochs
This week’s selection of photographs from site director Nick Card.
Click on any image for a larger version.… Read more
Structure Twenty updated…
Excavation this summer provided new insights into Structure Twenty, an earlier building underlying Structure Ten. Read more
Get up close to Structure Twenty-Seven with our latest 3d model
Arguably the most beautifully built structure on the Ness, our latest 3d model features Structure Twenty-Seven in Trench T.
As regular readers will know, the design and construction of… Read more
