Viking Genes in the News

Our recent coverage across the broadcast and written news.

Prof Jim Flett Wilson Hebrides

As featured on BBC Alba and The Scotsman newspaper. The groundbreaking genetic screening programme for the Hebrides – and a £1 million fundraising campaign to cover its costs.

Outer Hebrides coast looking out to sea from the island of Great Bernera

Viking Genes research in The Scotsman, and call for screening across the Scottish isles.

Professor Jim Flett Wilson at Viking Genes Shetland launch

As featured on ITV News and The Scotsman newspaper. The groundbreaking genetic screening programme for Shetland – and a £1 million fundraising campaign to cover its costs.

Returning actionable results

Viking Genes research on the front page of The Shetland Times.

Whalsay

Viking Genes research on the BBC and in The Times newspaper.

UK and Ireland map wrapped in double helix

Over 50 pieces of coverage, including The Economist newspaper and BBC Scotland's "The Seven" programme.

Over 50 pieces of coverage across print, radio and broadcast including international media.

Lerwick

Featured in the Scottish press.

Viking Genes recruitment coverage

Our media coverage during recruitment of volunteers for the Viking II and Viking III studies.