Scottish surnames reveal centuries of Viking influence

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 11:51 · Archive

Many Scottish surnames have Old Norse links, particularly in Orkney, Shetland and the Highlands.

Scotland's Norse heritage remains evident in place names and family names, particularly in the Northern Isles and the Highlands. Thirty Scottish surnames have been identified as having Viking or Old Norse origins, pointing to the extent of Scandinavian settlement and cultural influence in Scotland over the centuries.

How it is being reported

• 30 Scottish surnames with Viking roots and what they meanScotland’s Norse past still runs deep, particularly in Orkney, Shetland and the Highlands. These 30 surnames have Viking or Old Norse links that could point to centuries of Scandinavian influence.Edinburgh Evening News · 2 Nov, 11:35
• 30 Scottish surnames with Viking roots and what they meanScotland’s Norse past still runs deep, particularly in Orkney, Shetland and the Highlands. These 30 surnames have Viking or Old Norse links that could point to centuries of Scandinavian influence.Fife Today · 2 Nov, 11:35
• 30 Scottish surnames with Viking roots and what they meanScotland’s Norse past still runs deep, particularly in Orkney, Shetland and the Highlands. These 30 surnames have Viking or Old Norse links that could point to centuries of Scandinavian influence.The Scotsman · 2 Nov, 11:34

In this story: Scotland · Orkney · Shetland · Highlands

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