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Town in North Ayrshire, Scotland
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Largs is a seaside resort on the Clyde coast of Ayrshire, with a population of 10,900 in 2022. It’s where Viking power in Scotland was broken, at the Battle of Largs in 1263, and the Vikingar Exhibition is the town’s main attraction. Largs is the ferry port for the short crossing to the Isle of Great Cumbrae, and a base for exploring Ayrshire.
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This tells the story of the Viking period of Scottish history, visit by hourly guided tour. It's within a large leisure centre with swimming pool, sauna and gym.
Volunteer-run display of local history.
A 500-seat theatre.
This has a gym, fitness suites and indoor sports hall, but no pool. Clubs based here include archery, badminton, football, judo and tennis.
A must-try when in Largs, a renowned Art Deco cafe & ice cream parlour plus "Tony Macaroni" Italian restaurant and shop. But not the cheapest, the famous name and setting adds to the price tag.
Family-friendly restaurant with bar.
Hospitable immaculate place, no pets. Minimum 2 night stay.
Charming cosy B&B.
Great reviews for this welcoming B&B.
Smart hotel with grand views across the water, re-opened under new owners in 2024. If you use their car park, however briefly and even with a disabled sticker, you must promptly register the car at reception or you'll be fined.
Clean welcoming place, dog-friendly.
Pleasant old-style small hotel.
By plane: from Glasgow Airport (GLA) take the local bus to Paisley then the train; or the airport bus into central Glasgow for buses and trains.
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