| The terrors of the early 21st century will be as remote to their lives as Viking longships are to ours. |
| The Scandinavian invaders sailed up neighbouring Loch Long and hauled their longships from the landing place at Arrochar over the pass to Tarbet. |
| In 875, Alfred went to sea with a small naval force and on the south coast of Wessex met 7 Viking longships and defeated them. |
| Below the empty windows, waves crash against rocks that bear the keel marks of Viking longships. |
| Wherries evolved from the original Viking longships of 800 years ago, and when you see them compared it's clear they haven't changed much. |
| He would then live in peace and prosperity, safe from the ferocious Danish longships. |
