Galloway Longfhada

Galloway Longfhada shield design, after gaining Herred Status in 2023

The first Galloway Longfhada shield design, bird (Red Kite) in green on a white background

After establishing themselves as the Third Longship of Glasgow Vikings for a few years, Galloway Longfhada set sail as their own group in 2016 - in an actual clinker boat.

Nestling in the shadow of the Criffel where the Nith becomes fordable across the caul, the group has a Hiberno Norse identity. It is also currently researching the elusive history of the British Kingdom of Strathclyde.

They meet on a Wednesday in Heathhall community centre in Dumfries, to train in combat, craft and chat.

In 2023 the group became a Herred and Bjorn "Iron belly", (Stephen Ross), the group leader became their first Jarl.

they have a facebook page GallowayLongfhada on Facebook where you can see photos of their recent exploits.

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