Cost: check20262026 season ended

Tomb of the Eagles Community Archaeology Weekend 2026

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.

ORCA excavation on the north side of the Neolithic tomb; a community weekend let the public take part in the excavation. Limited spaces, first come first served.

CountryUnited Kingdom
RegionSouth Ronaldsay, Orkney, Scotland
PeriodNeolithic
Dates / season29 – 30 August 2026 (excavation 24 Aug – 11 Sep)
Status2026 season ended
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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