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 Orkney Perfect for listeners interested in: Orkney history • Viking Scotland • Norse mythology • Scottish islands • Medieval history • Storytelling <ul><li>Part 3 of 4 — listen to Parts 1 &amp; 2 to follow the full saga. (Part 1 is episode 14; Part 2 is episode 16)</li></ul> HistoryScottish HistoryViking HistoryNorseOrkneyStorytellingCultural HeritageScotlandMedieval HistoryFolklore<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Tom Muir and Rhonda Muir

In Orkney, we used to have an expression: "I'll be ower wi' the moon," meaning, "I will come and visit you when the moon is full, to light my way." In The Orkneyology Podcast: Ower wi' the moon, Tom and Rhonda Muir of the Orkney Islands in Scotland talk to fascinating and creative folk, both living in Orkney and also farther afield, usually with an Orkney connection. We chat about folklore, storytelling, books, history, life in Orkney and whatever else we find inspiring. We do hope you'll join us for a good blether. Look for the Orkneyology Podcast again on the night of the next full moon. You can find more about life in the Orkney Islands on Orkneyology.com, where Tom and Rhonda Muir explore Orkney life and history, books, travel tips, folklore and much more. Podcast music provided by Fionn McArthur Podcast image artwork by Jenny Steer For more stories of life and lore in Scotland's Orkney Islands, visit our website and learn about all things Orkney, moving to Orkney, living in Orkney, and the folklore and history of Orkney and its neighbours. https://www.orkneyology.com/ If you're so inclined, you can support our ongoing work at Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/orkneyology Every kind gift helps us both practically and by encouragement. Thank you! Buy the new extended edition of Tom Muir's Orkney folk tales, the 25th anniversary edition of The Mermaid Bride and Other Orkney Stories: https://www.orcadian.co.uk/shop/fiction-poetry-folklore-myths/1419-the-mermaid-bride-and-other-orkney-folk-tales.html?aff=3 Please browse Orkneyology Press books and other intriguing items in our shop: https://shop.orkneyology.com/<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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