Uncovering the Past on Swona Island: A Lesson in Shared Discovery The recent discovery of a 1,000 year old Viking church on Scotland's uninhabited island of Swona is a testament to the enduring power of collaborative archaeological research.
Students from Gordonstoun, King Charles III's alma mater, joined forces with professional archaeologists from the Orkney Research Centre for Archaeology (Orca) to uncover the remains of what is believed to be an early medieval chapel.
This discovery highlights a broader trend in modern archaeology: involving young people in the excavation process.