Norwegian sea eagles have landed in Scotland

// Last updated: 05/08/2013 //

The donation of between 15 and 20 white-tailed sea eagle chicks originating from Western Norway is a vital part of the reintroduction programme for the UK’s largest and most spectacular bird of prey

The Vikings are back...

Well, at least for a week when the world famous Largs Viking Festival takes place in Ayrshire, Scotland, where crowds gather from near and far to celebrate the Viking heritage in Largs, notably the Battle of Largs 1263, which was the last Viking invasion in the UK.

Norway in the UK - the highlights of 2008

The last 12 months have seen many Norwegian highlights in the British Isles, including numerous large cultural events, and a few cute animals hitting the headlines for all the right reasons...

Norwegian Christmas tree lit in Cardiff

The Norwegian Church Arts Centre in Cardiff Bay celebrated its annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with friends from Hordaland in Norway on Sunday 30 November.

King of Norway awarded Honorary Freedom of Newcastle

HM King Harald V of Norway received the Honorary Freedom of Newcastle upon Tyne when he visited the city on 13 November.

The King's Guard of Norway to London

On two successive evenings each year in June a magnificent pageant of military music, precision drill and colour takes place on Horse Guards Parade in the heart of London when either the Massed Bands of the Household Division or The Massed Bands of the Royal Marines carry out the Ceremony of Beating Retreat. This year, HM The King’s Guard’s of Norway will also take part.

Norwegian sea eagles have landed in Scotland

The Vikings are back...

Norway in the UK - the highlights of 2008

Norwegian Christmas tree lit in Cardiff

King of Norway awarded Honorary Freedom of Newcastle

The King's Guard of Norway to London

The lights are on!

From Bergen with love!

Norwegian King's Guard visits the penguin Nils Olav

Royal Norwegian Embassy in London