Norwegian Princess – Scottish Queen Margreta Eiriksdatter – ‘The Maid of Norway’, was the daughter of Eric II of Norway and the granddaughter of Alexander III of Scotland. On the death of her Scottish grandfather, the young Norwegian princess inherited the Crown of Scotland and preparations were made for her …
Bagpipes go big time in Bergen! 08 August 2013 Big excitement for the musicians of Bergen Pipes & Drums who appear this year as the first ever Norwegian competitors in the prestitgious World Pipe Band Championships, held in Glasgow on 18 August. Led by Pipe Major Thomas de Ridder, the pipeband …
Edinburgh’s Norwegian Christmas tree in symphony of light 30 November 2012 A simple and delightful symphony of light ushered in Edinburgh’s Christmas this year with the traditional lighting of the Norwegian Christmas tree on the Mound. For over a quarter century, the city has enjoyed the gift of a tree …
Puzzling 100 year old parcel in Gudbrandsdal 23 August 2012 A mysterious 100 year old parcel – not to be opened until the 400th anniversary of the battle of Kringen – is puzzling Norwegians and Scots Folk in Gudbrandsdal are scratching their heads over a mysterious parcel. Packed in 1912 …
It’s that Norwegian Penguin again! 13 August 2012 It’s that Norwegian Penguin again! Sir Nils Olav featured in Edinburgh Exhibition ‘Animals Beyond the Call of Duty’, an exhibiton celebrating the 40th anniversary of the adoption of king penguin Colonel-in-Chief Sir Nils Olav at Edinburgh Zoo, by HM the King of …
A clutch of Norwegian-Scottish Anniversaries 01 May 2012 An ambush in Gudbrandsdal, a highland lodge in Vest Agder, and Norway’s first oil refinery are the unusual features of a clutch of Norwegian-Scottish anniversaries this year. Myth and reality mix in celebrations at Gudbrandsdal with the marking of the 400th anniversary …
Norwegian escape boat in Scottish harbour 26 January 2012 Some 70 years after a daring voyage from occupied Norway, a small Norwegian boat which landed on Scotland’s eastern shore is about to make its journey home. Video here Artikkel fra Aftenposten her
Snow Queen lights Edinburgh’s Norwegian Christmas tree 01 December 2011 Edinburgh’s Christmas got off to a bright and brilliant start this year with the tradtitional lighting of the Norwegian Christmas tree on the Mound. For over a quarter century, the …
A taste of Norway 07 April 2011 En smak av Norge – a taste of Norway was the theme of NSA Chairman Michael Hansen-Just’s Norsk Mat / Norwegian Food evening held this month at our ‘home’ venue, the Norwegian Consulate, Edinburgh. Following a few introductory words on Norwegian cuisine, members …
Tribute to Founder Member 28 March 2011 NSA Chairman Michael Hansen-Just paid tribute to retiring Committee Member Jorid McQuillan at the Association AGM in March. Jorid was a Founder Member of the Association in 1966 – the only woman amongst the 18 Founders! She has been a loyal and energetic …
