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OAS Talk: The Cairns, Martin Carruthers

The Cairns has been a 20 year excavation of an Iron Age site in South Ronaldsay. This year is the last year of excavation, with post excavation work now ongoing. Join Martin at this Orkney Archaeological Society (OAS) event as he reflects on the early findings from 2026, and outlines what happens next.

This talk takes place in St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall and is free to attend. There will be a raffle to raise funds towards the festival costs and to support Orkney Archaeology Society.

Part of Orkney Archaeology Festival

Please note that this event is not being coordinated by Dig It!. While Dig It! takes every opportunity to ensure that this information is accurate, we advise that you contact the event organiser before attending the event to avoid disappointment. As “39% of transport emissions come from cars” according to Net Zero Nation, Dig It! also encourages you to walk, wheel, cycle or use public transport to arrive at this event if possible.

Aerial view of the Cairns broch (© Bobby Friel)

Accessibility Information

This hall is accessible, the talk will be taking place in the main hall.

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