A 120-year-old sailing boat of a design dating back to the Vikings is helping to preserve the future of traditional ...

Archaeologists discovered this Viking drinking hall on the island of Orkney in Scotland. The Vikings are not only known for their prowess in war but also their penchant for drinking — with a ...

More evidence for early contact between the Vikings and native Britons is found on the Northern Isles of Scotland. Combs made of antler are commonplace discoveries on the islands of Orkney.

When did the Viking Age begin and end, and why is it so difficult to define? Explore when and how the era of Scandinavian ...

Orkney in the Viking Age and its time under Norwegian rule is covered, but as part of the wider story of these fascinating islands. The story of Orkney's time during the Viking Age and beyond is ...

These became Viking land. Orkney became an important base for Vikings. For hundreds of years, many Scottish islands belonged to Norway - until the Battle of Largs. In 1263 AD, King Haakon of ...

THOUSANDS of Shetland islanders took to the streets last night for the spectacular Up Helly Aa fire festival. The traditional ...

The new, exciting release is Highland Park 56. It was created using a previously never-before-tasted cask that matured for ...

Thurso face a “massive game” this weekend at home to Clachnacuddin “A”, one of the two teams below them in the North Caledonian League table.