Eldir, whose name means “fire-stoker,” is a servant of the sea giant 'gir in Norse mythology. Despite his lesser-known status, Eldir is recognized for his loyalty and service.

Bee was used for transporting livestock between Stroma and the Scottish mainland The design of the double-ended yole has origins going back to the Norse Viking raiding boats that arrived on ...

Gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on Princess Cruises and Viking ships sickened nearly 150 people. Among 1,894 guests aboard Princess’ Coral Princess ship, 59 reported being ill during its ...

most Viking ships were owned by coastal farmers who used them to transport goods. But when local military leaders called ...

And over thousands of years, the Vikings learned how to build seagoing boats and become expert sailors. Today in Oslo, the capital of Norway, is the best Viking ship ever discovered. It is over ...

Viking Life-Saving Equipment has expanded its boat manufacturing capabilities with a new 3,400 sqm facility in Arendal, ...

Rota was a rebellious Valkyrie, one of the fierce warrior women known as the “choosers of the slain” who served Odin. During Ragnarok, the Valkyries chose who would die and escorted souls to Valhalla, ...

A 120-year-old sailing boat of a design dating back to the Vikings is helping to preserve the future of traditional boatbuilding in Scotland. "Bee" is one of the very few remaining Stroma yoles ...