We give grateful thanks to our sponsors, Historic Scotland, Orkney Islands Council, Oxford University and not least our many friends and visitors, most notably Margaret Hight and Paul Thompson. Freddie, Pauline and Michael Brass are warmly thanked for all their help, the use of their field, and Pauline’s hard work digging on site as a full member of the team, her good humour and baking skills are much appreciated. Nick Morrison also helped out a lot! Orkney Archaeological Society funded the aerial and high-level photography, thanks in particular to Andrew, Sue and Andre for that. Craig Taylor of 'Orkney Today' and Sigurd Towrie of 'The Orcadian' also helped, encouraged and publicised our work. Thanks also to the staff of the Skara Brae visitor centre for all their interest and encouragement.

First use of the side benches for c1000 years! Preparing bulk finds for specialists

The project is directed and managed by David Griffiths
Excavation and training are the responsibility of Jane Harrison
Environmental processing and reporting is undertaken by Diane Alldritt
Finds and finds recording are overseen by Katharine Hamilton
Survey, GIS and georeferencing are co-ordinated by Mike Athanson
Geoarchaeology and soil micromorphology are overseen by Helen Lewis
Photography is done by Fay Pendell; the vital job of catering is overseen by Lynn Amadio.
Other members of team 2010: Andy B, Andy W, Åsmund, Aven, Charlene, Eileen, Hilary, John, Katy, Kenny G, Kenny M, Kirsten, Mags, Neil, Pauline, Roelie, Ruth, Tricia, Trisha, Wayne and Willie W. Dr Barbara E. Crawford also helped out with the digging and interpretation.