Lewis Chessmen
Museums
The Lewis chessmen were found in 1831 at Uig on Lewis in the Hebrides. They were probably made in Trondheim, Norway in the late 12th or early 13th century. They are on display at the National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
15/08/2015
Administrator
National Museums Scotland
Hyperlink
English
Hyperlink
http://www.nms.ac.uk/lewischessmen.aspx
Medieval, Lewis, Hebrides, Uig, Trondheim, Norway, Norge
Hnefatafl
Article
A short article about the Viking game of hnefatafl from Uig Historical Society
Uig Historical Society
Uig Historical Society
Uig Historical Society
11/08/2008
Administrator
Uig Historical Society
http://www.ceuig.co.uk/
Hyperlink
English
Hyperlink
http://www.ceuig.co.uk/hnefatafl/?
Viking Age
News Article: Viking thing site found on Bute
News
New research has identified a possible Viking thing (parliament) site on Bute in the Hebrides. It is suggested that Ketill flatnose may have been associated with it.
Judith Duffy
heraldscotland.com
heraldscotland.com
05/05/2016
Administrator
Herald and Times Group
Website
English
Website
Scotland, Hebrides, Bute, Viking Age