Of the top things to do in Shetland, Jarlshof was my favourite. Home to the largest site of Viking remains in Britain, and years of history before that.
KIRKWALL, ORKNEY, SCOTLAND, UK -- St. Magnus Cathedral towers over the city of Kirkwall in Orkney, Scotland. Built to honor the Viking Earl of Orkney, St. Magnus.
Lindisfarne was not the first Viking raid. Rather, it was the beginning of the glory of the Viking Age in Europe. The Vikings finally rose to their power.
This picturesque archeological site looks like it was pulled straight from a fantasy novel.
This midwinter celebration of Norse heritage quite literally brings the heat.
Of the top things to do in Shetland, Jarlshof was my favourite. Home to the largest site of Viking remains in Britain, and years of history before that.
Islanders once used this dramatic, otherworldly landscape to hide their cattle from Viking raiders.
Yup, Up Helly Aa is as fierce as it looks. Hoards of angry Vikings and their burning ships surround the Shetland Islands on an annual basis; bringing - How To Experience Up Helly Aa: Scotland's Viking Festival - Travel, Travel Advice - Europe, Scotland, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom - Travel, Food and Home Inspiration Blog with door-to-door Travel Planner! - Travel Advice, Travel Inspiration, Home Inspiration, Food Inspiration, Recipes, Photography
MessageToEagle.com - Jarlshof is the ancient settlement located in the vicinity of Sumburgh Head, at the southern tip of the Shetland Mainland in northern
Several years ago we watched ‘A History of Britain’ by Simon Schama to get an idea of places we wanted to visit on our 2014 UK trip. This BBC documentary begins in the stone-age village of Skara Brae. It immediately went down on our bucketlist but unfortunately it was located too far north for our …
An amateur metal detectorist may have discovered a forgotten relic of a long-dead ancient civilization which once thrived in what is today northern Scotland.
Life in Norway Show Episode 45: Scotland's Orkney and Shetland have a fascinating Norse history. But it's not just stories in the history books. There remains a strong Norwegian influence on the islanders' everyday life
A Guide to Celebrating Hogmanay in Edinburgh Scotland. After attending Edinburgh's Hogmanay several times, we've finally decided to write a guide to celebrating Hogmanay in Edinburgh! Hogmanay is the Scottish word for New Year's Eve and Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival has become one of the largest New Year's celebrations in the world. Edinburgh's Hogmanay is a 3-day festival full of events that include a torchlight procession, live music concerts, family events, a massive street party, traditional dancing, fireworks, and even a costumed parade that ends with a cold dip in the river! If you are interested in celebrating the New Year in Edinburgh, we'll tell you all you need to know to help you decide if you want to go and what you can do at the festival. We provide advice on planning ahead and finding accommodation, break down the Hogmanay events day by day, and give plenty of tips for making the most of your trip to celebrate Hogmanay in Edinburgh.
The Hermitage near Dunkeld in Perthshire, Scotland, is a walkable forest designed as a pleasure ground for the 18th-century Dukes of Atholl.
This midwinter celebration of Norse heritage quite literally brings the heat.
Yesterday, January 30, people in Lerwick, Scotland, celebrated an annual Viking festival known as Up Helly Aa. Up Helly Aa is a variant of the Scottish Gaelic word Uphaliday, meaning end of holiday.
Use the Orkney Folklore Trail App, created by Orcadian storyteller Tom Muir and his wife Rhonda, to discover Orkney’s fascinating folklore.
What are Orkney's must-see sites? Why not ask an Orcadian? Let native storyteller and historian Tom Muir guide you through the Heart of Neolithic Orkney and more. Find the stories here, and then go explore!
The attacks of the Scandinavian Vikings on the coast of Britain began at the end of the VIII century. Initially, these were the Norwegians, who in 793
Over the last couple of months on the blog, I have been writing about several Kings and Archbishops (and eventually invaders) of Northumbria. I have even shared with you my journey of writing my fi…
Reasons to visit Shetland, the top things to do, how to get to Shetland, and the best places to see! Everything from Shetland ponies to Puffins and beautiful beaches.
The islands cluster close to the Scottish mainland, but tourists disembarking in Stromness harbour, or at the airport just outside the island capital of Kirkwall, sense they have arrived somewhere different to other parts of Scotland. Orkney – visitors are politely advised not to refer to ‘the Orkneys’ –
Travelling the North Coast 500 revealed a hidden Scotland to us, one whose beauty is perhaps unrivalled elsewhere in Europe and which is slowly revealing itself to the world.
Analysis over 20 years reveals heavy Anglo-Saxon influence, with French and Danish DNA coming from earlier migrations than the Normans or Vikings
Americans see Europeans variously depending on the values they hold most dear. However, every European country has something special that Americans know. Nevertheless, Americans can name things that are peculiar to this particular European country.
