Cost: checkViking/Norse20262026 season ended

Skaill Farm Excavation 2026, Rousay (UHI)

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.

Archaeologists, students and volunteers from the UHI Archaeology Institute at a high-status site with a Norse hall. How to volunteer is not stated; 2027 will investigate the Norse house.

CountryUnited Kingdom
RegionRousay, Orkney, Scotland
PeriodNorse (Viking-era) to 19th century
Dates / season6 – 24 July 2026
Status2026 season ended; Norse house project planned for 2027
TypeVolunteer excavation
Application deadlineUnknown, ask the project
CostUnknown, ask the project
Minimum ageUnknown, ask the project
Academic creditUnknown, ask the project
AccommodationUnknown, ask the project
Last checked2026-10-26

Details are copied from the source listing and may change. Always confirm cost, dates and accommodation with the project director.

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