Museums · Scottish Islands
Viking Longhouse
In or near Baltasound.
Viking Longhouse — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Viking Longhouse is a museum located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Viking Longhouse is a reconstructed building based on archaeological excavations in Unst, showcasing traditional Viking construction techniques. It serves as a venue for events and activities related to Viking history, providing insights into the past through its design and the methods used in its construction.
Place summary
The Viking Longhouse is a museum located in the Scottish Islands. It showcases the life and culture of the Viking settlers in the region. The structure offers insights into historical domestic architecture and daily life during the Viking Age.
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- Coordinates
- 60.7850, -0.8338
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.shetlandamenity.org
Sources
- osm: node/4930178215 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Viking Longhouse?
- Viking Longhouse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9EE).
- What is Viking Longhouse?
- Viking Longhouse — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Viking Longhouse?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9EE.
- How do I get to Viking Longhouse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9EE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.