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Blood of a Viking

At weekends Dr Glyn Walsh, senior lecturer, programme organiser (dispensing) and registered optometrist at Glasgow University's Department of Vision Sciences, often goes by the more imposing title of Magnus the Viking. Alex Thomas reports

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'It's a sort of educational theatre,' explains Dr Walsh. 'We put on shows to try to portray an accurate account of day to day Viking life as well as warfare to try to entertain and educate school children and tourists'. These events can vary in size from small performances in schools to week-long events.

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