Presents a fascinating overview of recent discoveries about Viking Age and Norse Scotland The Viking Age in Scotland: Studies in Scottish Scandinavian Archaeology brings the study of Scottish Scandinavian archaeology into the new century. Following a brief history reviewing 25 years of research that has taken place since the last archaeological survey of the Vikings in Scotland, this book updates researchers on the latest finds and theories. It examines key themes including the arrival and settlement of the Vikings, death and burial, economy and exchange, power and politics, and environmental impact. Fully illustrated with photographs and maps, this is a key resource for anyone studying Viking Scotland. Tom Horne is Affiliate Researcher of Archaeology at the University of Glasgow. Elizabeth Pierce is Affiliate Researcher in Archaeology at the University of Glasgow. Rachel Barrowman is Research Associate in Archaeology at the University of Glasgow.
