The Viking Festival begins on Saturday, and here is the listing for all the events taking place on Saturday. For full Viking Festival preview, go here... 

Saturday, 27 August
10.30am Meet the Author Vincent Atherton, Woodhouse Hotel, Barr Crescent, Largs
1.00pm Opening parade from Morrisons to the Viking Village on the Esplanade
1.30pm Opening Ceremony - Official opening by Suzanne Allan BBC Scotland Newsreader and Reporter. Blessing by Rev. David Watson, Clark Memorial Church, Largs
1.45pm Largs Boys Brigade Pipe Band
1.45pm Viking Skirmish at the Viking Village
2.15pm Irvine and Dreghorn Brass Band
3.00pm Starduster Too Aerobatic Display (weather permitting)
3.20pm Star Dance Academy with Dance - Workshop for young people
4.00pm Guarana Street Drummers and Drumming Workshop
7.00pm Meet the Author Professor Stephen Harding, Woodhouse Hotel, Barr Crescent, Largs

VIKING FRINGE EVENTS
Saturday 27 August
9.00am - 9.00pm Photographic Exhibition by the Blue Kiwi Photography Club in Vikingar!, Greenock Road, Largs. Tel. 01475 689777

12 noon Rubber Duck Race from the Gogo Bridge at Morrison's Supermarket roundabout, run by Largs Rotary Club

From 10am to 6pm - Scottish Food and Craft Fayre - Come and enjoy delicious regional fare and support local producers at a special Scottish food and drink market. Ayrshire & Arran boasts 80 miles of unspoilt coastline and acres of wonderful farmland, so it’s hardly surprising the region is an excellent source of fresh, seasonal ingredients. Last admission at 4.30pm

Viking Village on Largs esplanade open every day.