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Ayr, a popular west coast holiday town.
Troon, where you can play golf for a week on a different course each time!
Stewarton, situated on the Annick Water & birthplace of 18th century industrialist David Dale.
Access to Largs is excellent. We're on the A78 coast road between Greenock and Ayr and less than an hour from the centre of Glasgow!
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Details of all the items mentioned in this page are available from the Tourist Office on the High Street.
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hen you arrive at Largs you will very quickly discover why it was voted
Scotland's "Top Tourism Town". The horseshoe shape of Largs
Bay, together with the "Great Cumbrae" only one mile offshore, has
made this pretty west coast resort a popular sailing base with anchorage for
all craft.
verything you would expect to find at a top seaside resort is here and
so much more besides! Take a leisurely stroll along the beautiful promenade or treat yourself to a
meal in any one of the many
restaurants
and sample the excellent quality of local produce.
No visit to Largs would be complete without sampling the real Italian ice-cream from the world famous Nardini's!
s with so many of Scotland's towns and villages Largs has a fascinating
history to tell. Just to the south of the town lies the site of the
Battle of Largs
where in 1263 Alexander III annihilated the Viking fleet which had crossed
from Arran and thereby ended the Norse invasion of Scotland. Largs is justly
proud of this turning point in Scotland's history, as can be seen in the recently
opened
Vikingar Experience
on the seafront. If you want more information about this area of Scotland
take a look at our dedicated
history
section!
args is the ideal base from which to explore the many west coast islands
including the Great Cumbrae (just a mile off shore!) and its resort town of
Millport with it's sandy beaches. Millport is also home to the smallest
catherdral in Europe!
Arran, one of the most scenic islands of the west coast, is also within
easy reach with its spectacular Castle and gardens at Brodick.
There is a regular ferry service to all the islands and the famous Waverley
Paddle Steamer makes regular trips from Largs during the summer months.
