This British Town Defeated Vikings. And Hitler. | Largs, Scotland

Largs, a small Scottish seaside town, changed history — not once, but twice. In 1263, King Haakon of Norway sailed in with a Viking fleet. He left defeated. 700 years later, this town was responsible for the destruction of the Nazi Reich. Two insane superpowers - defeated because of this town.

In this episode, we explore Viking battle sites, secret WWII naval defences, steamboats, thistle legends, and a surprise storm on the Clyde. From Churchill to trolls, it’s a wild ride through Scotland’s most underestimated town.

Grab a pint, hit play, and let’s dive into Scotland’s wild past — featuring:
☑️ A Viking battle site
☑️ WW2 naval secrets
☑️ Steamboat adventures
☑️ Free berries + cute pups
☑️ Me, drenched, yelling into the Clyde

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00:00 Intro
00:30 The Pencil Tower
03:51 The story of the battle of Largs in 1263
05:00 The Cleverness of King Alexander III of Scotland
07:30 The defeat of King Haakon Haakonsson
09:30 Where is Largs?
10:00 The Lore of the thistle
12:00 Trying free range blackberries!
13:35 The founding of Largs
15:30 The best parks in the UK!
16:30 Scotland and the history of golf!
17:30 Ferry Dock & The Caledonian MacBrayne
18:18 Aboard the Paddle Steamship Waverley
22:00 telephones onboard the Steamship Waverley
24:21 Caught in a storm in the Clyde Firth
25:00 Talk like a Pirate Day
27:00 Back on Dry Land!
28:00 Winston Churchill x Largs
29:00 Winning World War II
32:16 Playing in the sea