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Archaeological excavations aim to uncover the secrets of Orkney's iconic Ring of Brodgar

1 July 2008

One of Western Europe’s most impressive prehistoric sites and the third largest stone circle in the British Isles - Orkney’s Ring of Brodgar - is the subject of a major archaeological project which will start next week.

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