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If you’re new to this community, you might feel daunted at the prospect of venturing out with your new  binocular….

We have compiled a list of some fantastic locations to go on an adventure with your binoculars and scopes. We…

While observing birds at a closer range, binoculars are a preferable option. But for distinguishing the specific features of a…

Following on from the fantastic success of the inaugural Global Bird Weekend, we, as the Viking Flyway Birding Team are…

Ten years ago, as part of our growing commitment to conservation, Viking Optical became the Birdlife International species champion providing…

If you didn’t already know, Global Birding Weekend is the brainchild of Tim Appleton, originator of the world’s first and…

Paul from Swarovski will be showcasing the new NL Pure binocular range in our Edinburgh store on Thursday 17th September…

One of the few positives to come out of the lockdown period was the well reported upsurge in natural history…

Our perception of the seasons is subjective. It may sound odd to talk of autumn when in August, surely that’s…

We are very grateful to talented young wildlife artist and committed conservationist from Kent, Andrew Edginton for permission to share…

If you’re into birding in the UK (in fact anywhere in the world!), you’ll be familiar with Tim Appleton who…

The name Viking Optical has been synonymous with Birdfair for the past 16 iterations of this world-famous event and proudly…