The loans are part of a strategy from National Museums Scotland's to share its collection and expertise across the country.

Genealogical and genetic ancestors aren’t the same thing. A DNA match − or a lack of one − may not tell you what you imagine it does about your family tree.

Think you’re pure Scottish? You might be surprised. Many Scots have Viking ancestry woven into their DNA, especially in places like Orkney, Shetland, the Hebrides and Caithness where Norse ...

Found on the island of Rousay, the red sandstone artifact adds to the layered history of an archaeological site in the Scottish archipelago ...

Your name might carry more history than you think. These 30 surnames still found across the North of England could mean you’re descended from Norse warriors who invaded, settled – and stayed.