Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Vikings!

We will be inundated soon! The Viking Congress is to be held here in Shetland  from August 1st to 10th. Amazing talks, outings, exhibitions and events have been planned.

Did you know that Shetland was always the starting  point for any Viking voyage? "Into the West" meant coming across the North Sea to Shetland. Those who also arrive from the North, South and East in August will have an exciting time.

The Skaill Hoard, on loan from the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh is here on display in the Museum and Archives, being shown in the foyer. The loan has been sponsored by local firm, Shetland Silvercraft, and we have a splendid selection of Shetland Jewellery's Viking inspired silver pieces for sale.

Brooches, earrings, pendants and other items are inspired by the design of a Viking harness piece found on Quendale beach in Shetland. This design is known locally as the "Quendale Beast"

What is more recognisable as Viking than a longship? There are delightful earrings in different sizes.

 All are designed and made in Shetland at the workshop in Weisdale.


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