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The people of Orkney live surrounded by a rich tapestry of heritage. Neolithic and bronze age sites are many and well preserved, Viking domination of the islands from the 8th Century has given rise to many of the Norse place names and surnames. Over the centuries Orcadians have travelled and settled all over the world, [...]
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