WE will be visiting Orkney in late July/early Aug 2000. I would like to make an informed visit to any and all sites. Anyone live in Orkney? I would also appreciate book recommendations on stone circles; I own onewhich tells me locations and brief descriptions; would like to read about the what and why apsects.
Thank you for all replies!
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Orkney info for summer 2000
Started by April, 9-May-2000 18:03
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Posted 10 May 2000 - 00:00
In my opinion, the best book on "what and why" aspects of Orkney is "Prehistoric Orkney" by Anna Ritchie (ISBN 0713475935). Unfortunately, even if it's been published only five years ago, it is now out of print and not very easy to find.
If you are interested in stone circles, you may have a look at these books written by the unquestionable [i]Stone Circles Guru Aubrey Burl:
Prehistoric Stone Circles - Basic
Great Stone Circles: Fables, Fictions, Facts - Intermediate
The Great Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland, and Brittany - Advanced (available from June 2000)
Good luck!
Diego
[Edited by Diego (10-05-2000 at 14:16).]
If you are interested in stone circles, you may have a look at these books written by the unquestionable [i]Stone Circles Guru Aubrey Burl:
Prehistoric Stone Circles - Basic
Great Stone Circles: Fables, Fictions, Facts - Intermediate
The Great Stone Circles of Britain, Ireland, and Brittany - Advanced (available from June 2000)
Good luck!
Diego
[Edited by Diego (10-05-2000 at 14:16).]
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Posted 18 May 2000 - 23:23
I joined the Friends of Orkney Archaeological Trust - 100 UK pounds for life membership - cheaper options available. Newsletters, info, contacts etc. They know everything about Orkney and the nearby islands.
Try contacting Chairman Daphne Lorimer - Daphne@mail.globenet.co.uk or Subscription secretary Hilda Firth - Alexander.Firth@zetnet.co.uk
You will also find a couple of local guide companies who organise great day or half day trips to the main sites with good commentary from informed guides.
Do not miss the Tomb of the Eagles - You can hold the skull of a 5,000 year old man and woman in your hands and touch all their tools and artifacts - truly a great experience.
John O'Brien
Try contacting Chairman Daphne Lorimer - Daphne@mail.globenet.co.uk or Subscription secretary Hilda Firth - Alexander.Firth@zetnet.co.uk
You will also find a couple of local guide companies who organise great day or half day trips to the main sites with good commentary from informed guides.
Do not miss the Tomb of the Eagles - You can hold the skull of a 5,000 year old man and woman in your hands and touch all their tools and artifacts - truly a great experience.
John O'Brien
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