๐Ÿ“Œ Largs, North Ayrshire
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In 1263, the Battle of Largs took place on the North Ayrshire coast between Scottish and Norwegian forces, in a bid for ownership of the western seaboard of present-day Scotland. The battle only started because the Viking longships were blown aground during a storm, and neither side emerged victorious from this particular skirmish. Nevertheless, Largs is now home to an interactive experience about the Vikings, housed in part of the town’s leisure centre. The partly-guided tour comprises a replica longhouse, introduction to Norse gods, film and exhibition area; it’s especially geared towards families and children, but there’s just enough to interest adults too.

๐ŸŒ Location

๐Ÿ“Œ Greenock Road (A78), 10-min walk north of Largs town centre

๐Ÿงญ O.S. Grid Reference: NS 203601

๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ GPS coordinates: 55.800536,-4.868516

๐Ÿšข๐Ÿš†๐ŸšŒ Ferry / train / bus to Largs

๐Ÿš— Car park

๐Ÿ“ Key info

โŒš Daily, April to October; weekends, February to March & November. Tours run hourly – check official website for times

๐ŸŽซ ยฃ8 adult / ยฃ5.50 child

๐Ÿ”— kaleisure.com

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