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Up Helly Aa – The Fire Festival of Legends
Location: Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland Up Helly Aa – the Fire Festival of Legends originated in Shetland in the 1880s. The Viking fire festival draws visitors from around the world.…
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The Impact of the Norse on Scottish Culture
The article explores some of the complex historical and cultural ties between Scotland and the Norse during the Viking Age.
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