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Immerse yourself in the Neolithic – life, death, art and architecture

A walk with Odile Rouard, organised by Orkney Time Travel

An immersive journey into the Neolithic world. Enjoy a nature walk on Wideford Hill, just outside Kirkwall, where sweeping views stretch across the Bay of Firth and the surrounding hills and valleys. Along the way, your accompanying archaeologist guide will bring the landscape to life, describing how people lived here five thousand years ago—how they built their homes, cooked, farmed, crafted, and thrived.

At your destination, you will enter the remarkable Wideford Hill cairn, a 5,000‑year‑old Neolithic burial chamber. Inside, you will explore the contrasts and connections between the architecture of houses for the living and the monumental mounds created for the ancestors. Those with a keen eye may even spot original Neolithic carvings hidden among later Victorian graffiti.

Places are limited and tickets must be booked in advance.

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.

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Length of walk:

Pickaquoy Sports Centre to Wideford Hill Car Park: 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) each way in addition for the longer option.

Wideford Hill car park to Wideford Hill burial cairn: 0.8 kilometres (0.5 miles) each way.

Please consider your own health condition and fitness level when deciding whether to join this event and whether to go for the longer or shorter option.

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