Vikings will descend on Dumbarton Castle this weekend (Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June) as part of the Visiting Viking event.
Visitors are invited to come along and meet the Vikings, find out more about their weapons and invasion techniques, and experience a Viking saga to discover what life was like for the seafaring Norsemen.
Dumbarton Castle, managed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES), is one of Scotland’s oldest strongholds and has a long and varied history. The Rock was besieged several times, with the assault by Viking kings Olaf and Ivar of Dublin in 870 being the worst.
Gillian Urquhart, Events Manager at HES, said: “Dumbarton Castle has a fascinating history which spans 1,500 years and our Visiting Vikings event is a fantastic day out for the whole family. Why not come along and meet the Viking warriors to find out more about how they helped to shape the Castle’s story?”
The event is included in admission to Dumbarton Castle. Entry for Historic Scotland members is free. Tickets can be booked on the HES website.
The Historic Scotland Explorer Pass also allows visitors to explore 5,000 years of history over just 14 days. Entry to Dumbarton Castle, as well as sites across Scotland, is free for Explorer Pass holders. Advance booking is required.