The 16 feet tall steel statue of Magnus the Viking was erected in 2013 to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the the Battle of Largs in 1263 when the Scots defeated the Viking army, which led to Scotland regaining control of Kintyre and the Western Isles.

David Bavin-Hobbs

September 22, 2022

Cycling

Largs is a popular Scottish seaside resort, complete with Victorian promenade, pier and tons of ice cream shops!

The Island of Cumbrae is just a mile offshore and there is a regular ferry service to the island. In the summer the famous Waverley Paddle Steamer makes regular trips, which is well worth seeing.

Jim

July 24, 2022

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Got food as next hill a big one.

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1. Magnus the Viking Statue – The Pencil Monument loop from Largs

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2. The Pencil Monument – Magnus the Viking Statue loop from Kelburn Castle

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3. Magnus the Viking Statue – Largs Seafront loop from Largs

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Location: Largs, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Magnus the Viking Statue

1. Magnus the Viking Statue – The Pencil Monument loop from Largs

2. The Pencil Monument – Magnus the Viking Statue loop from Kelburn Castle

3. Magnus the Viking Statue – Largs Seafront loop from Largs

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