Friends of the Ness of Brodgar

Friends of the Ness of Brodgar The site consists of a massive complex of well-preserved, monumental stone buildings on an unparalleled scale.

The Friends of the Ness of Brodgar support the archaeological excavation and research being conducted at the Ness of Brodgar Neolithic complex in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. This multi-award winning excavation lies at the heart of one of the richest archaeological landscapes in the world - the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (WHS) - between the great stone circles of the Ring of Br

odgar and the Stones of Stenness, and in close proximity to Maeshowe, the finest Neolithic tomb in Northern Europe. This high profile excavation has featured regularly in the national and international media, including on PBS television’s Newshour; several BBC documentaries including an hour-long special and formed the centrepiece of an extensive article in National Geographic magazine. Education is a very important aspect of the Ness excavations. Not only do the excavations maintain a high academic profile but actively promote the involvement of all aspects of the community, locally, nationally and internationally. As well as welcoming volunteers and students from around the globe, the Ness plays host to a field-school for Willamette University in Oregon and an Excavation Club for 12-16 year old budding archaeologists. The site is open to the public throughout the excavation season with free guided tours. Worldwide access is also available through our website, www.nessofbrodgar.co.uk, which features a daily excavation diary during dig season.

Our 2026 pottery triage project is now into its fourth week and this morning Heather hit the jackpot with another Neolit...
23/06/2026

Our 2026 pottery triage project is now into its fourth week and this morning Heather hit the jackpot with another Neolithic fingerprint.

Our 2026 pottery triage project is now into its fourth week and this morning Heather hit the jackpot with another Neolithic fingerprint.

Our online shop will be "closed" from Saturday, June 20, until Wednesday, July 1. Over that time, you can still place or...
17/06/2026

Our online shop will be "closed" from Saturday, June 20, until Wednesday, July 1. Over that time, you can still place orders but they won't be processed/despatched until the shop re-opens.

Our online shop will be "closed" from Saturday, June 20, until Wednesday, July 1. Over that time, you can still place orders but they won't be processed/despatched until the shop re-opens.

The decorated stones from the Ness of Brodgar excavation are the subject of an Orkney Archaeology Society talk by Associ...
17/06/2026

The decorated stones from the Ness of Brodgar excavation are the subject of an Orkney Archaeology Society talk by Associate Professor Antonia Thomas on Thursday, June 18.

The decorated stones from the Ness of Brodgar excavation are the subject of an Orkney Archaeology Society talk by Associate Professor Antonia Thomas on Thursday, June 18.

As part of their Stenness Past Present & Future project, pupils in the upper primary class at the Stenness school held a...
11/06/2026

As part of their Stenness Past Present & Future project, pupils in the upper primary class at the Stenness school held a debate with the motion "Should a new visitor centre be built in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site buffer zone?"

As part of their Stenness Past Present & Future project, pupils in the upper primary class at the Stenness school held a debate with the motion "Should a new visitor centre be built in the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site buffer zone?"

Lego fans young and old have a chance to put their skills to the test next month in a project to build the Ness of Brodg...
08/06/2026

Lego fans young and old have a chance to put their skills to the test next month in a project to build the Ness of Brodgar structures entirely from Lego bricks!

Lego fans young and old have a chance to put their skills to the test next month in a project to build the Ness of Brodgar structures entirely from Lego bricks!

‘Sherd Nerds’ back for a second season of pottery triage projectAfter the resounding success of the 2025 season, our nin...
04/06/2026

‘Sherd Nerds’ back for a second season of pottery triage project

After the resounding success of the 2025 season, our nine-week pottery triage project got under way this week, with volunteers continuing to work through the Ness’ massive ceramics assemblage....

After the resounding success of the 2025 season, our nine-week pottery triage project got under way this week, with volunteers continuing to work through the Ness’ massive ceramics assemblage.

Back in 2024, Time Team filmed the final full season of excavation at the Ness — and we’re delighted to announce that th...
28/05/2026

Back in 2024, Time Team filmed the final full season of excavation at the Ness — and we’re delighted to announce that the resulting 75‑minute Time Team Special will have its world premiere in Orkney on July 3. Time Team

Time Team's new special on the final season of digging at the Ness will be premiered in Orkney on July 3.

An update on the beautiful pottery vessel from the "megadrain" in 2024.
26/05/2026

An update on the beautiful pottery vessel from the "megadrain" in 2024.

An update on the beautiful pottery vessel from the "megadrain" in 2024.

The Ring of Bookan - updated.
18/05/2026

The Ring of Bookan - updated.

The ditched enclosure known as the Ring of Bookan sits on a ridge a mile to the north-west of the Brodgar stone circle. The massive earthwork comprises a flat-bottomed ditch – circa 13.5 metres wid…

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