Largs Viking Festival - Haakon Haakonsson Lecture 2025 - Galloway Hoard

Step into the world of Viking‑age Scotland with this special lecture from the 2025 Largs Viking Festival. This talk explores the remarkable Galloway Hoard, one of the most significant and mysterious treasure discoveries ever found in Britain. Discovered by a metal‑detectorist in 2014, the hoard contains an extraordinary collection of silver, gold, textiles, and rare artefacts from across the Viking world. In this lecture, you’ll hear the story behind the discovery, the ongoing research, and what the hoard reveals about life, trade, and power during the Viking Age. The session also features hand‑crafted replicas of key items from the hoard, created by a skilled historical trader and brought to the festival for attendees to examine up close. Perfect for anyone interested in: Viking history Scottish heritage Archaeology and treasure finds The legacy of Haakon Haakonsson, King of Norway. Supported by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Find out more: https://www.socantscot.org