Cost: checkViking/Norse20262026 season ended
Knowe of Swandro Excavation, Rousay (volunteers)
2026 season ended, check back for 2027. This listing is kept for reference. Dates and costs below are from the 2026 season; the project may run again with new details.
Coastal-erosion rescue excavation with Pictish buildings, a Viking settlement and a Norse long hall. Takes volunteers each season; 2026 places are full.
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Region | Rousay, Orkney, Scotland |
| Period | Neolithic tomb, Iron Age, Pictish, Viking settlement and Norse long hall |
| Dates / season | Summer season (2026 dates not stated) |
| Status | No volunteer places remaining for 2026 |
| Type | Volunteer excavation |
| Application deadline | Unknown, ask the project |
| Cost | Unknown, ask the project |
| Minimum age | Unknown, ask the project |
| Academic credit | Unknown, ask the project |
| Accommodation | Unknown, ask the project |
| Last checked | 2026-10-26 |
Details are copied from the source listing and may change. Always confirm cost, dates and accommodation with the project director.