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    Orkneyinga Saga

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    • The ruins of St Magnus Church on Egilsay, Orkney, a 12th-century church site traditionally associated with Jarl Magnus Erlendsson and his later cult.
      The Orkney Jarls: Between Norway and Scotland
      Ruling from windswept isles, the Jarls of Orkney were more than just medieval elites, they were living bridges between cultures, eras, and seas.
      6 months ago — History
    • A new English translation of the Orkneyinga Saga by Judith Jesch has arrived under the title The Saga of the Earls of Orkney.
      New Orkneyinga Saga translation highlights rich history of Viking Age Scotland
      Judith Jesch, the translator and editor of the book, has also been awarded a new position at a prominent Scottish university.
      9 months ago — News
    • Student researcher Stephen Barnaby, with the UHI Institute for Northern Studies, explores how Viking heritage still shapes Caithness, a historic county in northeastern Scotland.
      Rich Viking heritage in Caithness, Scotland explored through new research
      Wedged right up in the northeastern end of Scotland, the very top end of the British Isles, is the historic county of Caithness.
      11 months ago — News
    • Developed by historians, archeologists, and tech experts, Ragna is the centerpiece of a new Viking-themed exhibition at Orkney Museum.
      AI character stars in new Viking exhibition at Orkney Museum
      The UK's first-ever AI-powered Viking character has been developed by an experienced team of historians, archeologists, and tech experts.
      1 year ago — News
    • The Orkney Islands, once a pivotal stronghold of Norse power, are home to some of the most well-preserved Viking relics and ruins in Europe.
      Top 5 Viking attractions in the Orkney Islands
      The Viking Herald explores the Viking treasures of a Scottish archipelago ruled by the Norse for over six centuries
      2 years ago — History
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