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Viking

Sabrina Simpson and Leanne Maiden get in some training for their transAtlantic journey

I may not be suited to Atlantic rowing, but these two gals are – Susan Morrison

A general view of the waterfront in Kirkwall on September 6, 2021

UK’s Top 10 most welcoming places - does your town make the list?

Best binoculars 2022 for birdwatching and nature hikes

Our expert reviews the best binoculars for bird and nature watching

Perth-headquartered SSE is now one the world's largest investors in on and offshore wind energy.

SSE commits to green power investment and net zero as earnings charge up

First News: Eco mermaid makes epic swim

Jorvik Viking Centre is hosting its free, online and live Jorvik Viking Thing: Schools’ Week from February 14 to 18, 2022.

Free Viking-themed week for Edinburgh schools

Silver arm rings and gold items, including a bird pin, found among the hoard which contains around 100 objects in total. PIC: NMS.

Mystery of the four people who buried the spectacular Galloway Hoard of Viking t...

The silver bracelets and gold bird pin found among the collection that was buried in Galloway. PIC: NMS.

"Hugely important moment" hailed as Viking treasures unlocked for nation

Assassin’s Creed Valhalla review: breathtaking and atmospheric

pieces from the 10th-century treasure trove, known as the Galloway Hoard, which was found by a metal detectorist in a field in Dumfries and Galloway in 2014 and acquired by NMS in 2017, will go on display in an exhibition next year.

£1m grant to investigate secrets of Viking-age Galloway hoard uncovered by metal...

Pre-conservation left and the stunning detail revealed (right)

'It was encrusted in 1000 years of dirt' Detail revealed of Galloway Hoard cross

A sporran clasp of brass and steel with four concealed pistols is expected to go on display to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott.

National Museum to highlight Walter Scott, climate change and Viking age

The bar will be hiring 50 members of staff from across the city as they prepare to open in October.

Edinburgh Christmas bar to return

Here's how to send in your nomination for best postie award

The open-production is due to be staged at Lunan Bay in Angus in the spring of 2021. Picture: Ruari Cormack

2021 outdoor show to explore links between crescent-shaped beach on east coast o...

If anything good does come from this pandemic it should be that we have a far stronger and valued NHS (Picture: Getty

When all of this over, it’s time for a rethink on the jobs we do – Kevin Buckle
If ever there was a time to seriously engage with businesses in the Capital it is now, writes Kevin Buckle