The Orkneyinga Saga part III | Viking Orkney & the Norse Earls ~ with Tom Muir

The Orkneyinga Saga continues…In Part 3 of this special series, OrcadianTom Muir MBE brings us deeper into the dramatic world of Viking Orkney — where rival jarls, shifting loyalties, and legendary figures shaped the islands' history.If you're curious about the Orkneyinga Saga, Viking Scotland, or the real stories behind St Magnus and the Norse earls of Orkney, this episode offers an accessible and atmospheric introduction to one of the most compelling medieval sagas.In this episode: • The next chapter of the Orkney jarls • Rivalries, alliances and betrayals • Viking-age Orkney history • Storytelling rooted in landscape and place • How the Orkneyinga Saga connects to modern OrkneyPerfect for listeners interested in: Orkney history • Viking Scotland • Norse mythology • Scottish islands • Medieval history • Storytelling Part 3 of 4 — listen to Parts 1 & 2 to follow the full saga. (Part 1 is episode 14; Part 2 is episode 16)HistoryScottish HistoryViking HistoryNorseOrkneyStorytellingCultural HeritageScotlandMedieval HistoryFolklore Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.