Vikingar, Battle of Largs heritage Centre. Saga of the Vikings in Scotland.

08/10/2024

As its the season of horror stories, here's a good one taken right out of Norse mythology. Hel's longship Naglfar, made from the toenails and fingernails of the dead!

In Norse mythology, there was a famous ship that not only used disgusting materials but was also said to foretell a chilling event. Its name? Naglfar.

07/10/2024

Vikingar and Big Magnus The Viking gets a mention as one of the top 10 Viking attractions in Scotland!
Thank you to The Viking Herald you are welcome to visit any time🙂

Explore the key Norse features on the Scottish mainland and around the islands.

03/10/2024

Throughly recommend!

Over the last seven hundred and sixty years, tales about the Battle of Largs have been many and varied. From the very first Norse Saga to famous Scottish Historians it is a story that has never failed to capture the imagination and it has inspired the internationally renowned Largs Viking Festiva...

02/10/2024

Premier of The Last Battle - Thorulf's story.

In 1263, a mighty Viking fleet sailed from Norway to the Hebrides to prevent further attacks on the local people by King Alexander's men. The Vikings were fi...

02/10/2024

Today marks the anniversary of the Battle of Largs, the last battle in Britain against the Vikings, which began the end of Norse superiority in Scotland.

29/09/2024

What a fantastic day! Many thanks to the Glasgow Vikings, we loved your reenactment of the Battle of Largs, RognedaCrafts, The Society of John De Graeme, Clan Hunter, Largs Viking Festival, and our various traders for making it such a fun and informative event.
Hope to do it again soon.

21/08/2024

Another Viking big day?!! 🤭

10/08/2024

07/08/2024

Norwegians V Danes

A new study indicates violence was more common in Norwegian society during the Viking Age than in Denmark.

01/08/2024

It's raiding and pillaging season for our Vikings, meaning that unfortunately there will be no Vikings taking tours. The heritage centre will be closed from 12.30pm today, closed Tomorrow and Saturday, open Sun (4th), Mon 5th, closed Tuesday 6th, open Wed 7th, closed from 12.30pm on Thurs 8th and fully open from Fri 9th Aug.
Our Vikings apologies for any inconvenience, however they will be off having a ball, so don't really care ⚔️😁

26/07/2024

Big Magnus ❤️

24/07/2024

Festival of fire tickets are on general sale.
There will be a limited amount of torches available for the procession. You must be 18 years + to carry a torch.
Tickets can be found by clicking on the following link

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/largs-viking-festival/t-pqvdzqd