Fancy a Scandi break without leaving the UK? Head to Scotland's 'Little Norway', with Viking festivals, Old Norse traditions - plus £3.80 pints

Daily Mail - Nov 9, 2026

The Shetland town of Lerwick has old ties to Norway and even holds a Viking festival each year - making it the perfect Scandi substitute.

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