We went to Unst for the weekend...superb Unst weather, sun for 3 days!
The Viking longhouse which has been constructed next to the seagoing Viking ship is wonderful to see, the grass roof is luxuriant and the stone walls and shape very satisfying. Walking along Sandwick beach among remains of Viking settlements, imagining the longhouse on the shore and ships coming into the bay is something you have to experience. If you can't be there, this is the book to get hold of...a new publication, presenting the results of the excavation of three longhouse sites on Unst.
Order it online at Shetland Heritage Shop.
http://www.shetlandheritageshop.com/Viking-Unst-Excavation-and-Survey-in-Northern-Shetland-2006-2010.html
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