Orkney Archaeology Tours

We specialize in small-scale exclusive tours of Orkney, concentrating on the wonderful archaeology but also showing as much as possible of our beautiful islands. We offer a choice of all-inclusive one-week small group holidays, private short breaks, including our 4-night Orkney Adventure and 6-night Orkney Odyssey, and private day tours.

Our 2008 holidays are sold out but we are taking bookings for 2009 - please see our prices & dates - book before 1st September for 2009 holidays at our 2008 prices.

We are a partnership, run by our tour leaders, both professional archaeologists and accredited Orkney Tourist Guides, holding the coveted Green Badge awarded by the Scottish Tourist Guides Association. Our tour leaders live and work all year round in Orkney and have an in depth knowledge of Orkney’s archaeology, cultural traditions and history – as well as knowing all the best places to see seals!

What made it special was that you belong to and love the Orkney community and heritage, and that you shared something of this with us, and in a way drew us into this experience. David H, Acomb, York

Orkney is world famous for its spectacular archaeology: the Neolithic village of Skara Brae, Maeshowe chambered tomb and the amazing henge monuments of Brodgar and Stenness - part of our World Heritage Site - are just the beginning. There are well over a thousand known archaeological sites, not to mention Orkney's many other attractions: the magnificent 12th century St.Magnus' Cathedral, Scapa Flow, the Italian Chapel, the Churchill Barriers, beautiful scenery, wildlife - the list is endless. Why not come and see for yourself on one of our relaxing holidays or private tours?

Our tour leaders:

Caz Mamwell BSc (Hons) MA FSA Scot

A professional archaeologist who has worked in archaeology throughout the UK and abroad, elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 1987. She gained her BSc (Hons) in Archaeological Sciences from the University of Bradford, and her MA with distinction in Archaeological Practice from the University of the Highlands and Islands. Currently undertaking a part-time PhD through the University of Edinburgh, researching the Orcadian Bronze Age. Caz also works during the winter as a project officer for ORCA – the Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology.

Dave Lawrence BSc (Hons) MSc FSA Scot

A professional archaeologist and specialist osteoarchaeologist , he gained both his BSc (Hons) in Archaeological Sciences and his MSc with distinction in Human Osteoarchaeology and Palaeopathology from the University of Bradford. He was recently elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, and will be starting his PhD through the University of Bradford in September 2008, researching osteoarchaeological aspects of the Neolithic population of Orkney. Dave is also a project officer and osteoarchaeologist for ORCA.