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Category: St Magnus

Sarah Jane Gibbon examining cathedral sculpture.
Orkney Research St Magnus Viking/Norse

Sarah Jane joins Tom for a blether about ‘Saints, sandstone and selkie songs’

Dr Sarah Jane Gibbon features in Tom Muir’s latest podcast, where they talk about the stories, songs, beliefs and archaeological remains that help us understand how Orkney became the place it is today.

By Sigurd TowrieMonday, September 7, 2026 (6:30pm)Monday, September 7, 2026 (10:48am)
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Tromso Altarpiece
Research St Magnus

Magnus revealed – rare treat for PhD student during Tromsø visit

One of our PhD students, Jenny Murray, recently visited Tromsø in Norway to record a medieval altarpiece that has a statuette of St Magnus within its cabinet, for her thesis.

By Sigurd TowrieSunday, May 31, 2026 (10:29am)Sunday, May 31, 2026 (10:29am)
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UHI Archaeology Institute, UHI Orkney, East Road, Kirkwall. KW15 1LX
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