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    • 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
    • The Govan 2 hogback, housed in the Govan Stones museum, shows detailed interlace and roof-line carvings typical of Viking Age memorial stones.
      Are Cumbria's hogbacks connected to the Govan stones?
      The unique stone-carved houses have been linked to the presence of Vikings in Scotland and northern England.
      1 year ago — News
    • Researchers have translated a runic inscription from the Galloway Hoard, revealing that the treasure may have belonged to a community rather than an individual.
      New analysis of Galloway Hoard runes suggests joint ownership of the treasure
      The Viking Age treasure could have been the property of a religious community.
      1 year ago — News
    • Recent scientific analysis revealed that a key artifact from the Galloway Hoard, found in Scotland, originated in central Iran during the Viking Age.
      Viking Age treasure found in Scotland revealed to be of Asian origin
      The lidded vessel is part of the Galloway Hoard and will soon be available for viewing at the British Museum.
      1 year ago — News
    • The fusion of Norse and Gaelic customs forged the foundation of Scottish clans, illustrating the interconnectedness of Viking and Scottish histories.
      The Viking influence on Scottish clan systems
      Forget what you have seen in Braveheart as we at The Viking Herald dish up only the most authentic and entertaining (Scottish) history. What do Vikings have to do with William Wallace, you ask? Well, the answer lies in the clan system.
      2 years ago — History
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