Situated on the west coast of Scotland, the seaside resort of Largs is a very popular destination for holiday makers and day trippers alike!
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Largs - A great place to visit for the whole family!
A Little bit of Largs History
Largs dates back to Viking times and is most famous for the Battle of Largs in 1263 against the Norwegian army led by King Haakon IV.
During a night on October 1263, stormy weather destroyed a lot of the massive Norwegian fleet, forcing a lot of boats onto the beach at Largs where fierce fighting broke out with the Scottish army fighting for Alexander III.
Although the battle was considered a stalemate (although some records state a Scottish victory), historians have said it was an event of international importance.
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The monument 'The Pencil' is erected to commemorate the battle and is placed where they think the main battle took place at the south end of Largs front (approx. 1 mile from town centre).
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Since 1980, Largs holds a Viking festival every year to mark the battle of Largs. There is a Viking village erected on the Largs front. The village is occupied by Viking enthusiasts and open to the public so that they can get a feel of what life would have been like in a 13th Century Viking village.
There is also a battle re-enactment held at the 'Pencil' monument every year and marks the end of the Viking festival. This memorable local event takes place in September each year.
No matter the weather, there is always plenty to do in this fantastic seaside town. From extreme water sports to trying your hand at putting on one of the putting greens on the seafront or if eating and relaxing is your thing, there are lots of pubs, hotels and eating places to suit everyone.
This seaside town has something for everyone.
Whether you're a day tripper just down to soak up the stunning views - only interrupted by an ice cream from the famous Nardini's Ice Cream Parlour or a poke of chips from one of the many award winning Chip Shops in Largs - or looking for a full action holiday, Largs can cater for all!
Boasting unrivaled panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde
Things to do in Largs
Golfing in Largs
Largs has two fantastic golf courses to choose from, one at the south of the town and the other at the north.
If you spread out just a little, for example, 10 mile radius, you now have a choice of FIVE excellent golf courses to choose from, which is why golfing parties base themselves in Largs, which leaves them easily within reach of all five.
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Swimming Pool & Fitness Gym
The Vikingar Centre is run by KA Leisure and offers fitness and fun for all the family. Situated adjacent to the promenade, with great views over the Firth of Clyde.
The centre boasts a new fitness gym, equipped with state of the art equipment and qualified. They have the latest cardio, strength and weights equipment, along with a range of functional equipment to assist you through your fitness journey.
There is also a four lane, 25m swimming pool and also a teaching pool for beginners and younger swimmers.
They have a sauna/steam room available and also different swimming programmes to suit all the family, from family swim offers to Inflatable AquaFun sessions.
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For more information call - Vikingar!, Largs Tel: 01475 689777
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Sport Scotland
Sports Scotland Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre
Sportscotland aims to deliver sport for all. That is precisely what Inverclyde is designed to do. It is a world class training facility for athletes at all levels of physical and sensory ability.
They offer a number of scheduled sports and activities for the local community, led by the centre's coaches. They also have a range of fitness classes held in our brand new fitness suite.
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Some of the activities on offer include, badminton, football, judo, tennis, Golf practice area, and so much more.
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Putting
Putting in Largs has been a favorite pass time for generations, and one of the main putting areas has to be Mackerston putting green.
Situated right on the front with fantastic views of Cumbrae and the Firth of Clyde, and very close to the town centre, this is a great place for the whole family to have a bit of fun on a sunny day. Even if your putting skills are a bit rusty, afterwards you will still deserve eating your bag of chips sitting on the seafront!
Routenburn Golf Course
Routenburn golf course is situated on the north side of Largs, heading toward Greenock.
A short yet fun and very challenging course, Routenburn offers fantastic views over the Firth of Clyde, Arran, the Cumbrae's and beyond.
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European Tour and Ryder Cup legend Sam Torrance honed his craft here, under the tuition of his father Bob Torrance, himself a leading golf tutor and mentor to many of today’s leading golfers.
Call 01475 687240 for more information and to book a tee time.
Largs Gof Club
Largs golf club is situated on the south side of Largs heading toward Irvine. This course is sometime called the 'Kelburn' by locals because of it's very close proximity to the Kelburn estate and simply to identify the two courses in the town.
This 18 hole parkland course offers a fair but rewarding challenge for golfers of all abilities and has been rated as the best conditioned course in the West of Scotland.
Call 01475 673594 for more information and to book a tee time.
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The Kelburn Estate & Castle is based at the south side of Largs and covers an area of over 3,500 acres.
No matter the weather there is always something to do here for the whole family.
From the stunning Kelburn glen to the children's indoor play barn, Museum & cartoon exhibition to a fantastic adventure course and not forgetting the secret forest!
For more information please visit... http://www.kelburnestate.com
The Kelburn Estate
Visit Cumbrae
Just a 10 minute ferry ride from Largs brings you to the island of Cumbrae. Here you can have a fantastic day out for the whole family.
In the town of Millport you can enjoy some great food in their Pubs, Restaurants and Café’s. Or why not build up your appetite first by cycling round the island, there are over 1000 bikes to hire and the 10.25 mile island circumference will suit adults and children alike!
You also have water sports, golf (18 hole Baird design course), bowls and some of the most breathtaking walks with panoramic views over the Firth.
A must day out for all the family!
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