Historical Spotlight

History Scotland run regular online lectures on a host of subjects. Presented by historians, curators and authors, the popular webinars include a presentation and the chance to ask questions. Be sure ...

I had the pleasure of being invited to the 36th Field Runologists Meeting.

This fascinating history of the Earldom of Orkney, which was established in the Viking Age, records the adventures, feuds and battles of powerful Norsemen during its first three centuries. The medieva...

Interpretations of Orkney, Shetland, Caithness and Sutherland place-names occurring in the Saga

Judith Jesch and Charlotte Eichler present a seminar for the Institute for Medieval Studies.

Seminars and Events at the Institute for Northern Studies, Orkneyinga saga, composed at the beginning of the thirteenth century, is one of the most important historical sources for the north of Scotla...

News, features and weather for Orkney, including the daily community diary.

Martha Kearney is on one of Britain's most isolated islands, famous for knitting and birds

The Ragna’s Islands project has now come to an end. The project was made possible by funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council and administrative support from the School of English, University of Nottingham. We have many people to thank for their contributions over the last year and a half. A special thank you ...