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FOLLOW THE VIKINGS
Start date: Jul 1, 2015, End date: Jun 30, 2019,
The Vikings had profound cultural effects on the societies they visited, transforming them as well as the Scandinavian homelands themselves. This project brings together a network of partners to broaden and develop the audience to Viking heritage and its sites across Europe. These partners are already members of the Destination Viking Association which will take forward the results of the projec...
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The THING Project - THing sites International Networking Group (THING)
Start date: Jun 30, 2009, End date: Jun 29, 2012,
The THING project is based on the Thing sites that are the assembly sites spread across North West Europe as a result of the Viking diaspora and Norse settlements. The objective is to exchange knowledge, specify, develop and test new and improved services for sustainable management and business development at the Northern European Thing sites. The project results should also contribute to a future...
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ISLA
Start date: Jun 30, 2003, End date: Jun 30, 2008,
The objective of the ISLA project is to prevent the economic and social decline of NW Europes peripheral islands via the protection and enhancement of their natural and cultural heritage. The project, which is being led by the Dutch Government Service for Sustainable Land and Water Management, aims to exploit these islands unique cultural and natural landscape by fostering sustainable island touri...
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Northern Coastal Experience - NORCE (NORCE)
Start date: Mar 6, 2004, End date: Jun 29, 2007,
NORCE aims to establish a network of coastal heritage sites throughout the Northern Periphery region. It will develop a joint information strategy for these sites and provide information for key end-users; such as local tourist organisations, SMEs and transportation providers. The strategy will promote and integrate the relevant physical connections with cultural links. The project will also assis...
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Destination Viking - Saga Lands (Destination Viking)
Start date: Dec 31, 2002, End date: Dec 30, 2005,
Sagas and storytelling are unique cultural features of the Northern Periphery. The stories contain embedded information about former land-use and historic events related to the landscape. A major element of the project is the establishment of a number of Saga Trails. The project also aims to revive the tradition of saga and storytelling, and to make information and events from the sagas and storie...
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