DELC Research Seminar Series: Andrew Orr In brief Date - 24 March 2026Venue - Room LG.06, 40 George SquareSpeaker - Dr Andrew OrrTitle - Norway 1940: Violation of Neutrality and the Viking Fightback About the eventDr Andrew Orr has a longstanding interest in the plight of Norway during the Second World War, in the dramatic escapes from Norway across the North Sea, and acts by the Norwegian resistance and forces in exile. He will be drawing on the context and material from his recent book 'The Flight of the Vikings: Daring Escapes in Small Boats from Nazi-Occupied Norway, 1940-45'.This talk will be in English and followed by a Q&A and refreshments.Find out more about Andrew's bookAbout the speakerDr Andrew Orr swapped history for medicine at university, working as a doctor in the army with the Scots Guards and then in general practice in Scotland. His current ongoing work is with the Montrose Heritage Trust, and tells the extraordinary story of Bamse, a courageous and affectionate St Bernard dog that served on board HNoMS/HMS Thorodd, a ship of the Royal Norwegian Navy and Royal Navy that was stationed in Montrose and Dundee during the Second World War.This has included the book Andrew wrote together with Angus Whitson entitled Sea Dog Bamse: World War II Canine Hero, and the creation of a statue of Bamse in Montrose. His most recent book is 'The Flight of the Vikings: Daring Escapes in Small Boats from Nazi-Occupied Norway, 1940-45'.How to attendThis event is free to attend and open to all. No registration is required - just come along!About the seminar seriesThe DELC Research Seminar Series (DRSS) encourages collaboration and coproduction between staff and students across European Languages and Cultures and beyond.Entry is free and everyone is welcome. No registration is necessary.Are you interested in studying European Languages and Cultures?Our interdisciplinary environment brings together specialists in nine European languages, and the many cultures worldwide in which they're spoken, with experts in film, literature, theatre, translation and intermediality. Working with colleagues elsewhere in LLC, and across the wider University, we are able to support research which crosses boundaries between disciplines and/or languages. Find out more about studying with us Tags European Languages and Cultures Scandinavian Studies Mar 24 2026 15.10 - 16.10 DELC Research Seminar Series: Andrew Orr An in-person seminar by Dr Andrew Orr on the plight of Norway during WW2, drawing on his recent book 'The Flight of the Vikings: Daring Escapes in Small Boats from Nazi-Occupied Norway, 1940-45'. Room LG.06 40 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9JX Find the venue: 40 George Square
DELC Research Seminar Series: Andrew Orr In brief Date - 24 March 2026Venue - Room LG.06, 40 George SquareSpeaker - Dr Andrew OrrTitle - Norway 1940: Violation of Neutrality and the Viking Fightback About the eventDr Andrew Orr has a longstanding interest in the plight of Norway during the Second World War, in the dramatic escapes from Norway across the North Sea, and acts by the Norwegian resistance and forces in exile. He will be drawing on the context and material from his recent book 'The Flight of the Vikings: Daring Escapes in Small Boats from Nazi-Occupied Norway, 1940-45'.This talk will be in English and followed by a Q&A and refreshments.Find out more about Andrew's bookAbout the speakerDr Andrew Orr swapped history for medicine at university, working as a doctor in the army with the Scots Guards and then in general practice in Scotland. His current ongoing work is with the Montrose Heritage Trust, and tells the extraordinary story of Bamse, a courageous and affectionate St Bernard dog that served on board HNoMS/HMS Thorodd, a ship of the Royal Norwegian Navy and Royal Navy that was stationed in Montrose and Dundee during the Second World War.This has included the book Andrew wrote together with Angus Whitson entitled Sea Dog Bamse: World War II Canine Hero, and the creation of a statue of Bamse in Montrose. His most recent book is 'The Flight of the Vikings: Daring Escapes in Small Boats from Nazi-Occupied Norway, 1940-45'.How to attendThis event is free to attend and open to all. No registration is required - just come along!About the seminar seriesThe DELC Research Seminar Series (DRSS) encourages collaboration and coproduction between staff and students across European Languages and Cultures and beyond.Entry is free and everyone is welcome. No registration is necessary.Are you interested in studying European Languages and Cultures?Our interdisciplinary environment brings together specialists in nine European languages, and the many cultures worldwide in which they're spoken, with experts in film, literature, theatre, translation and intermediality. Working with colleagues elsewhere in LLC, and across the wider University, we are able to support research which crosses boundaries between disciplines and/or languages. Find out more about studying with us Tags European Languages and Cultures Scandinavian Studies Mar 24 2026 15.10 - 16.10 DELC Research Seminar Series: Andrew Orr An in-person seminar by Dr Andrew Orr on the plight of Norway during WW2, drawing on his recent book 'The Flight of the Vikings: Daring Escapes in Small Boats from Nazi-Occupied Norway, 1940-45'. Room LG.06 40 George Square University of Edinburgh EH8 9JX Find the venue: 40 George Square
Mar 24 2026 15.10 - 16.10 DELC Research Seminar Series: Andrew Orr An in-person seminar by Dr Andrew Orr on the plight of Norway during WW2, drawing on his recent book 'The Flight of the Vikings: Daring Escapes in Small Boats from Nazi-Occupied Norway, 1940-45'.
