Orkney Archaeology @OAS_Orkney
The twitter account of Orkney Archaeology Society. For more info, see https://t.co/pjZbHmEvsx tweets by Hayley Orkney Joined February 2015-
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This Sunday, we’ll be celebrating 200 years of @RNLI with a mass parade of Pipe Bands in Stromness 🚤 The volunteers crewing lifeboats throughout Orkney have been essential to our community for decades. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4bgrglR 📸@RNLIStromness and Leslie Smith
The first episode of a new podcast looking at life in #Rousay, past and present, is now live. archaeologyorkney.com/2024/05/03/rou… #Orkney #Podcast #ThinkUHI #UHIOrkney
After months of work and preparation, our new exhibition opens in the Orkney Museum tomorrow, Saturday. nessofbrodgar.co.uk/exhibition-202… #Orkney #Neolithic #NessOfBrodgar #ThinkUHI #UHIOrkney
OAS were delighted to fund the publication of this book from our Legacy Fund - and can't wait to get our hands on a copy #orkney #Archaeology
OAS were delighted to fund the publication of this book from our Legacy Fund - and can't wait to get our hands on a copy #orkney #Archaeology
The #Orkney Nature Festival returns in May to celebrate our natural world 🦅 🐳 🦭 From wildlife walks and snorkelling safaris, to the @NLFerries Nature Cruise, there's a packed programme of events 🤩 Find out more 👇 #VisitOrkney orkney.com/news/orkney-na…
Brilliant opportunity, and your last chance! #Orkney #Archaeology
Brilliant opportunity, and your last chance! #Orkney #Archaeology
Fantastic site. Do not miss if you are over in Hoy
Fantastic site. Do not miss if you are over in Hoy
And they’re off – operation to move exhibition artefacts gets under way. nessofbrodgar.co.uk/big-move-begin…
Donated Skara Brae excavation documents bound for the Orkney archives nessofbrodgar.co.uk/skara-brae-hou…
Would you like to help us create a snorkel trail for #Orkney? Join us and @StromnessMuseum, online on the 16th April or in person on the 18th May, to share your thoughts. shorturl.at/nINPX @OrkneyLibrary @OrkneyCouncil @Liam4Orkney @orkneycom @bbcorkney @OAS_Orkney
Summer exhibition update and more on new book due later this month. nessofbrodgar.co.uk/summer-exhibit…
This year's OAS AGM is on Thursday 30th May, on zoom at 7pm. After the AGM business is complete we are delighted to have a talk by Dr Dockrill and Dr Bond on the continuing dig @SwandroOrkney. Get your free link to the AGM and talk here orkneyarchaeologysociety.org.uk/event/agm-2024… all welcome
You might have heard @ErlandCooper on "Around Orkney" yesterday, talking about his programme with storyteller Tom Muir for @BBCRadio3 exploring the legend of Hildaland. You can hear the programme here bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…
In the 1980s, two #Neolithic settlements were excavated in the island of #Sanday. Today we briefly look at Pool on the island’s south-western coast. nessofbrodgar.co.uk/pool-sanday/ #Orkney #Archaeology #Excavation
Brilliant idea
Congratulations to @NessofBrodgar , @SwandroOrkney and Nick Card - very well deserved on all counts
Congratulations to @NessofBrodgar , @SwandroOrkney and Nick Card - very well deserved on all counts
There's a sense of spring in the air across #Orkney 🌱 These snowdrops at Binscarth Woods are a sure sign that the seasons are set to change 🤍 #VisitOrkney #ScotlandIsCalling
Fabulous news
Ancient shipwreck washes up on Orkney beach bbc.in/42JVzyl #Orkney
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A stunning drive home ☀️ #Orkney
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Finding some sunshine today in South Ronaldsay. This is a great spot on the East Coast walk where you can sit down and watch all the birds flying in and out of the their nests on the crags. #Orkney ☀️