The Viking Unst Project
Unearth Viking history in Unst
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Joana Kruse

The Viking Project on Unst in the Shetland Islands, Scotland, is a unique and fascinating place for landscape photographers. The project is a reconstruction of a Viking longhouse and ship, and it offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of the Vikings who once lived in Shetland.

The Viking Project was founded in 1999 by archaeologist and historian Dr. Tom Muir. Muir was inspired to start the project after excavating a Viking site on Unst. He wanted to create a place where people could learn about Viking culture and experience the way of life that the Vikings had in Shetland. 

 

How to get there:

To get to The Viking Project, you will need to take tow ferries from Mainland Shetland to Unst. The ferry journey takes approximately 75 minutes. Once you arrive on Unst, The Viking Project is located approximately 15 miles from the ferry terminal. 

 

Best time:

All day long - even rain is fine with this location.

 

Parking:

There is a car park located just next to The Viking Project. 

 

Where to shoot:
The longhouse from outside and from the inside, the ship - and try to connect both subject into one photo!


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