Orkney Islands

In Digging for Britain 2025 episode 3, we embark on a thrilling exploration of some of the most breathtaking archaeological sites scattered across Britain’s magnificent islands. From ancient tombs to sunken ships, the discoveries featured this week promise to shed light on mysteries spanning thousands of years. Our journey begins in the Orkney Islands, where presenter Alice Roberts joins a team of archaeologists uncovering a tomb as ancient as Egypt’s Great Pyramids. This Neolithic burial site, dating back nearly 5,000 years, holds secrets buried deep within its chambers. As the team meticulously removes layers of earth, they unveil burial chambers packed with intact skeletons. Each bone tells a story, whispering clues about the lives and deaths of the people who once called this remote island home. The sight of these ancient remains, preserved so remarkably, is both haunting and awe-inspiring, evoking a powerful connection to our distant ancestors.