29th August to 6th September 2009

The world famous Largs Viking Festival takes place every year in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, as crowds gather from near and far to celebrate Viking heritage in Largs, notably the Battle of Largs 1263 (the last Viking invasion in the UK).

There are events for all the family throughout the week starting with the opening day parade, opening ceremony and various Viking activities. This year the RAF Typhoon will perform a display over Largs Bay - see the Events section for full details.

The Viking Village can be found on the Promenade and is populated by the Swords of Dalriada who live the Viking life in the village throughout the Festival, where visitors will be enthralled and entertained learning about Viking life (school groups are most welcome).

The week culminates in the spectacular burning of the longship, Viking battle re-enactment and fireworks display at the Pencil Monument in Largs.