Viking

The Deskford carnyx

Footnotes in history: Three overlooked treasures in the National Museum of Scotl...

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Viking Longship Beyla near the Albrechtsburg Castle along the Elbe River in Meissen, Germany. Image: Viking Cruises

Viking river cruise: stunning views and a relaxing sail along the elegant Elbe

Every home should have one

Let me help you with that Lövkvast, I’m learning to speak Ikea - Susan Morrison

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells who is to hand back her CBE following the fallout of the Horizon IT scandal which led to the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of subpostmasters

Here’s how to return a CBE when your gong goes wrong - Susan Morrison

In between the CT scan and the results, anxious thoughts whirl about in Susan Morrison’s head like a sort of soundtrack

Early CT scan means howler monkeys bring their festive hits - Susan Morrison

The Haunted Castle is on at Warwick Castle over Halloween

Review: This castle offers up a shockingly good Halloween treat

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

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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

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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

An ancient Viking board game piece has been found in the UK - and it dates back ...

The bar will be under two tipis and have a real fire pit

'Drink, Feast, Conquer' - enjoy a stout around the fire pit at this year's Vikin...

The Govan Sarcophagus - the outstanding piece in the Govan Stones collection. PIC: Contribution.

Govan Stones: Appeal to protect Viking-era monuments

The new flag for Sutherland was chosen by the public and represents the area's Viking past. PIC: Contributed.

New flag represents area's Viking history
A new flag for Sutherland which reflects the area's Viking history has been unveiled.
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The Viking-era bone pin found on Tiree. PIC: Contributed.

Remains of Viking settlement discovered on Scottish island

The Galloway Hoard features more than 100 objects in silver, gold, glass and silk and was found by a metal detectorist in the south of Scotland in 2014. PIC: NMS.

Delight as hoard of Viking-era treasure to 'return home'

Men and boys join their jarl squad at Up Helly Aa - but is it time to let women join the celebration of Shetland's Viking past? PIC: TSPL.

Women '˜banned' from joining Up Helly Aa on Shetland

Looking across to the mainland from Rousay. PIC: UHI.

Secrets of Orkney's '˜Egypt of the North' to be unlocked

Ghislain Guessan has been offered another week's trial by Hearts

Hearts offer striker Ghislain Guessan another week's trial

Ghislain Guessan fires home Hearts opener. Pic: SNS

Trialist Ghislain Guessan scores for Hearts U-20s in victory

Christmas has been celebrated in many ways in Scotland over time with December 25 only declared a public holiday in 1958. PIC: Flickr/Creative Commons.

Scotland's lost Christmas traditions and customs

The stone-clad Viking canal at Rubha an DÃ¹nain. PIC: Creative Commons/A'chachaileith

Viking shipyard on Skye wins historic protection

The Swedish Runestone is not easy to see now but its planned new location in George Square will make it more accessible. Picture: Ian Georgeson

Edinburgh's forgotten Viking stone to get new home

The Galloway Hoard was discovered buried in a field by a metal detectorist three years ago.

Britain's biggest Viking hoard secured by National Museum of Scotland

The Thing Va' broch site near Thurso. PIC: Barry Scollay.

Viking parliament site in Caithness may have been found

Oval brooches were typically buried with Viking women to denote status. These were found in a Viking grave at Kneep Head, Uig, Isle of Lewis. PIC: Courtesy of National Museums of Scotland.

Viking women enjoyed 'higher status' in Scotland

The Jarl squad at Shetland's Up Helly Aa, the island's annual celebration of its Viking past. PIC: Robert Perry/TSPL.

The 'wild women, strong ale and zombies' of Viking Scotland

Around 70 objects from the Galloway Hoard have gone on display at the National Museum of Scotland.

Galloway Hoard treasures revealed at National Museum

Senior curator Dr Martin Goldberg with an object from the Galloway Hoard.

Viking hoard to go on display in Edinburgh within weeks

A silver Irish pennanular brooch that was in the Carolingian pot found by Mr McLennan. The pieces have been painstakingly restored by Historic Environment Scotland. PIC: HES.

Kirk set for windfall after Â£2m Viking treasure find

The historically significant find was made by Derek McLennan, a committed metal detector enthusiast in Dumfries and Galloway. Picture: SWNS

Viking hoard found in Galloway will move to Edinburgh museum

A new study has shed light on Scotland's increasing number of hobby metal detectorists

Amateur treasure hunters helping to unearth ancient Scots relics

Members of the Jarl Squad dressed in Viking suits on the galley after marching through the street in Lerwick on the Shetland Isles during the Up Helly Aa Viking festival. Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Hundreds of '˜Vikings' gather for Up Helly Aa in Shetland

City win in straight sets ahead of second Viking test

City of Edinburgh win final slot ahead of Viking challenge

Volleyball: City of Edinburgh maintain 100 per cent record

An early Bronze Age axe head - one of three found by metal detectorist Derek McLennan. It is thought the find is around 4,000 years old. PIC Contributed.

4,000-year-old Bronze Age axe heads found in Argyll

Sunset over Inckeith Island. Picture: Jon Savage

The forgotten history of the Firth of Forth islands

Razors at the ready as Movember draws to a close

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Tennant in Viking mode

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