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The Scandinavian influence in Scotland was probably at its height in the mid-11th century [186] during the time of Thorfinn Sigurdsson, who attempted to create a single political and ecclesiastical domain stretching from Shetland to Man. [187] The Suðreyjar have a total land area of approximately 8,374 square kilometres (3,233 sq mi).
This is a list of sister cities in the United States.Sister cities, known in Europe as town twins, are cities which partner with each other to promote human contact and cultural links, although this partnering is not limited to cities and often includes counties, regions, states and other sub-national entities.
Sign in Carnoustie with its twin town Map of Scotland. This is a list of places in Scotland which have standing links to local communities in other countries. In most cases, the association, especially when formalised by local government, is known as "town twinning" (usually in Europe) or "sister cities" (usually in the rest of the world).
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The Inner Hebrides lie closer to mainland Scotland and include Islay, Jura, Skye, Mull, Raasay, Staffa and the Small Isles. There are 36 inhabited islands in this group. The Outer Hebrides form a chain of more than 100 islands and small skerries located about 70 km (45 mi) west of mainland Scotland. Among them, 15 are inhabited.
Scandinavian Scotland 793–1468; ... Scotland from the Matthew Paris map, c. 1250, ... Edinburgh. Now offices of the Bank of Scotland.
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Viking Age sites in Scotland (14 P) Pages in category "Scandinavian Scotland" The following 63 pages are in this category, out of 63 total.