Asgard Crafts

The Smithy Heritage Centre, Strathcarron, Ross-shire IV54 8YS

Tel: 01520 722722

website: www.asgardcrafts.uklinex.net

Asgard Crafts specialises in wonderful reproductions of ancient Viking artefacts. Owned and managed by Catriona and Jim Glazzard, the goods are historically accurate, being manufactured using tools and techniques researched from archaeological evidence. Jim has a degree in archaeology, and is a Viking specialist, so all the objects manufactured by him are completely authentic and in keeping with Viking craftsmanship. So much so that some of the artefacts made by him are on display at the Jorvik Viking Centre in York. Jim has been making Viking objects since 2000, and now he has opened up a shop and workshop, not only to sell what he makes, but to spread a greater understanding of Viking culture and life, which has been such a strong influence on Scotland.

The shop is a pleasant, timber built building (designed to be in keeping with Viking architecture) situated within the Smithy Heritage Centre, which is dedicated to local history. Here you can see some exquisite objects, from combs made of antler to Viking jewellery.