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Galley Aileach History and Future Plans

October 31, 2022

Galley Aileach History and Future Plans

The history:
The undecked galley – referred to as a Nyvaig or Birlinn – was the vessel developed from Viking lines which enabled Somerled, the founder of Clan Donald to break the power of the Vikings in the Western Isles during the twelfth century.

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