Viking Dockyard on Skye - 800
About
The Reconstruction
On the isle of Skye, archaeologists have discovered evidence of a 12th century Viking dockyard, this is what it may have looked like.
This project has been part of CUPIOD, a wider project in conjunction with the AROS Centre, Skye.
We have reconstructed various time periods telling the evolution of the Isle of Skye.
Full video available to view at the AROS Centre, Portree, Skye, Scotland as part of the 'Skye Story'.
Project Team
Authors:
Sarah Kennedy, Iain Oliver, Alan Miller
Specialist Advisors:
Cailean Maclean
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Ways to Access the Reconstruction
Gallery
Research and Design
Historical Research
How the Reconstruction Was Made
A digital landscape was created using survey data and height map. Models were created in 3D modelling programs and imported into UNREAL (a cross-platform game engine for creating virtual worlds). The models were then scaled, orientated and assembled. The landscapes were populated with flora and fauna. Where applicable, models of characters and animals were imported and animated.