Remember to tune in to BBC Two at 9pm tonight for the latest episode in 'Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney'. Tonight the team will be tackling the Pentland Firth, investigating the power of Orkney's tides and uncovering more history at the fascinating Ness of Brodgar excavation. If you'd like to visit the islands, take a look at visitorkney.com for all the inspiration you need. | orkney.com

Orkney Archaeology: Uncovering Ancient Farmers' Secrets! | Odyssey - Ancient History

Neil Oliver and co are about to reveal some amazing secrets about the Orkney Islands. Britain’s Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney begins tonight (9pm on BBC Two) exploring the theory that Orkney was the cultural capital of the country. | BBC Scotland

Archaeologists are getting ready to uncover more ancient secrets across Orkney once again 🤩 The 2022 excavation season is about to start, with three fascinating digs open for you to visit 👍 Find out what you can see over the coming months ➡️ bit.ly/OrkneyDigDates UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this summer’s excavation at The Cairns has been cancelled. | orkney.com

Neil Oliver and a team of specialist reporters join an excavation crew at the Ness of Brodgar, an archaeological site in the heart of Orkney that includes stone circles, ceremonial buildings, Neoloithic remains, and more. Britain's Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney, watch tonight at 8pm or stream now: www.knowledge.ca/program/britains-ancient-capital-secrets-orkney | Knowledge Network