A long standing tradition of the Largs Viking Festival is the themed window display competition and it is returning this year with a cash prize up for grabs for the top shop.

Premises around town are encouraged to get colourful and put on a decorative display in commemoration of the Vikings and the Battle of Largs from 1263.

A festival spokesperson said: "A cash prize is to be given to the the best dressed Largs festival themed window display.

"Starting from now, whether it's Viking, Norse, Scottish or medieval, we want to see you getting into the spirit of things and doing our town proud on the run up to and during the Viking festival."

"Details of when and who will do the judging will follow."

The big event returns at the end of this month, boasting a bigger Viking Village than ever before, as well as an opening parade, food market, Festival of Fire, and much more.

For more details, go to the Largs Viking Festival facebook page.