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Largs (grid reference NS203592) is a burgh on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, about 33 miles (53 km) from Glasgow. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 355 × 599 pixel Image in higher resolution (553 × 933 pixel, file size: 178 KB, MIME type: image/png) Template image for Scottish location maps, high resolution (not for use in infobox). ...
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It is a popular seaside resort with a pier. The original name means "the slopes" (An Leargaidh Ghallda) in Scottish Gaelic. The town markets itself on its historic links with the vikings and an annual festival is held each year in early September. The National Mod has also been held here in the past. Some Scots Gaelic signposts are still up. The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ...
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History
Largs evolved from the estates of North Cunninghame over which the Montgomeries of Skelmorlie became temporal lords in the seventeenth century. Sir Robert Montgomerie built Skelmorlie Aisle in the ancient kirk of Largs in 1636 as a family mausoleum. Today the monument is all that remains of the old kirk. Skelmorlie is the northernmost settlement in Ayrshire in Scotland. ...
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Events February 24 - King Christian of Denmark gives an order that all beggars that are able to work must be sent to Brinholmen Island to build ships or as galley rowers March 26 - Utrecht University founded in The Netherlands. ...
From its beginnings as a small village around its kirk, Largs evolved into a busy and popular seaside resort in the nineteenth century. Large hotels appeared and the pier was constructed in 1834. It was not until 1895, however, that the railway made the connection to Largs, sealing the town's popularity. Alternative meaning: Nineteenth Century (periodical) (18th century — 19th century — 20th century — more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 19th century was that century which lasted from 1801-1900 in the sense of the Gregorian calendar. ...
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It also became a fashionable place to live, and several impressive mansions were built, most significant of which included 'Netherhall', the residence of William Thomson, Lord Kelvin, the physicist and engineer. William Thomson, Archbishop of York, has the same name as this man. ...
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Largs has historical connections much further back, however. It was the site of the Battle of Largs in 1263, in which parts of a Scottish army attacked a small force of Norwegians attempting to salvage ships from a fleet carrying the armies of King Magnus III of Mann and the Isles and his liege lord King Haakon IV Haakonson, beached during a storm. The Norwegians and islemen had been raiding the Scottish coast for some time, and the Scots under Alexander III had been following the fleet, attempting to catch its raiding parties. The outcome of this confrontation is uncertain, as both sides claims victory in their respecive chronicles and sagas and the only independent source of the war failing to mention the battle at all. The battle was followed soon after by the death of the 59-year old King Haakon in Bishop's Palace on Orkney. As a result of the king's demise, the accent of his more lenient son Magnus VI Haakonson and the Treaty of Perth in 1266, the Hebrides were sold to Scotland, as was the Isle of Man after the demise of King Magnus III of the Isle of Man. The Battle of Largs took place in Largs, North Ayrshire in 1263 between Scotland and the forces of King Magnus III of Man and the Isles as well as the manxmens ally, King Haakon IV of Norway. ...
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The Kingdom of Mann and the Isles was a Norse kingdom that existed in the British Isles from 1079 till 1266. ...
Roland pledges his fealty to Charlemagne; from a manuscript of a chanson de geste. ...
Håkon IV (1204—December 15, 1263), also called Haakon the Old, was declared to be the son of Håkon III of Norway, the leader of the Birkebeiner, who had seized control over large parts of Norway in 1202. ...
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The Bishops Palace, Kirkwall was built at the same time as the adjacent St Magnus Cathedral in the centre of Kirkwall, Orkney was being constructed, and housed the cathedrals first bishop, William the Old of the Norwegian Catholic church who took his authority from the Archbishop of Trondheim. ...
Location Geography Area Ranked 16th - Total 990 km² - % Water ? Admin HQ Kirkwall ISO 3166-2 GB-ORK ONS code 00RA Demographics Population Ranked 32nd - Total (2005) 19,590 - Density 20 / km² Politics Orkney Islands Council http://www. ...
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 The "Pencil" monument commemorating the Battle of Largs stands just over a mile (1.8 km) south of the town centre. During World War II King Haakon VII of Norway, then in exile in Britain due to the German occupation of his kingdom, visited Largs and was made the town's first honorary citizen. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2175x1144, 215 KB) Summary The Largs Pencil stands on a headland jutting into the Firth of Clyde just over a mile (1. ...
Image File history File links Download high resolution version (2175x1144, 215 KB) Summary The Largs Pencil stands on a headland jutting into the Firth of Clyde just over a mile (1. ...
The Battle of Largs took place in Largs, North Ayrshire in 1263 between Scotland and the forces of King Magnus III of Man and the Isles as well as the manxmens ally, King Haakon IV of Norway. ...
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Places of Interest Despite its diminished status as a holiday resort, much of Largs is still geared towards tourism. There is the award winning Vikingar Centre at Barrfields, an interactive look into the history of Viking life; Kelburn Country Centre, Barrfields Pavilion Theatre, Largs Swimming Pool, Douglas Park and Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre. But it is best known for 'Nardinis', the famous ice cream parlour, cafe and restaurant, that has dominated the Esplanade for decades, but has been closed pending clearance from Historic Scotland for renovation. This does not cite its references or sources. ...
National Centre Inverclyde, formerly Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre is an elite athlete sports facility in Largs, North Ayrshire, Scotland. ...
Historic Scotland is the Scottish agency looking after historic monuments. ...
Also of interest is a neolithic tomb behind Douglas Park. Known as the Haylie Chambered Tomb it was once covered by a cairn of stones (known as Margaret's Law). When it was uncovered in the early twentieth century the tomb was dated to around 3000 to 2000 BC. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1053x700, 379 KB) Summary Image of Haylie neolithic tomb. ...
Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1053x700, 379 KB) Summary Image of Haylie neolithic tomb. ...
An array of Neolithic artifacts, including bracelets, axe heads, chisels, and polishing tools. ...
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Skelmorlie Aisle, adjoining the local museum, is in the care of Historic Scotland and is open during the summer.
A Caledonian MacBrayne ferry service runs from Largs to Great Cumbrae, and the paddle steamer Waverley also calls in at the pier during cruises. The town is the end of the railway line from Glasgow to North Ayrshire and also lies on the main A78 road. It remains a popular destination for holiday-makers and weekenders from Glasgow all year round. Caledonian MacBrayne (usually shortened to Cal-Mac) is the major operator of passenger and vehicle ferries between the mainland of Scotland and all major islands on Scotlands West coast. ...
The ferryboat Dongan Hills, filled with commuters, about to dock at a New York City pier, ca. ...
Great Cumbrae and other south-west coast islands Great Cumbrae (also known as Cumbrae or the Isle of Cumbrae) is an island in the lower Firth of Clyde in western Scotland (at grid reference NS169566). ...
A paddle steamer, paddleboat, or paddlewheeler is a ship or boat propelled by one or more paddle wheels driven by a steam engine. ...
PS Waverley steaming down the Firth of Clyde - additional views at Image:PS Waverley off Brodick castle 1989. ...
Glaswegian redirects here. ...
North Ayrshire (Sìorrachd Inbhir Air a Tuath in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland. ...
The A78 is an A road in Scotland. ...
Largs is also the birthplace of the soldier and Australian Governor Sir Thomas Brisbane, the actors Daniela Nardini and John Sessions, and the golfer Sam Torrance. Though not born in Largs, musician and songwriter Graham Lyle of Gallagher and Lyle was brought up there and still returns to visit his holiday home. Major General Sir Thomas Brisbane, Governor of New South Wales Major-General Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane, 1st Baronet, GCH, GCB (July 23, 1773 – January 27, 1860), soldier, colonial Governor and astronomer, was born at Largs in Ayrshire, Scotland, the son of Sir Thomas Brisbane. ...
Daniela Nardini (1968 – ) is a Scottish actress, best known for her role as Anna Forbes in the BBC tv series This Life. ...
John Sessions in the 1990 film Sweet Revenge. ...
Sam Torrance (b. ...
The Scottish pairing of Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle joined forces in 1964, initially as songwriters. ...
The Scottish pairing of Benny Gallagher and Graham Lyle joined forces in 1964, initially as songwriters. ...
External links - Largs Citizens Advice Bureau
- Largs Thistle Football Club
- LargsOnline.co.uk - The Most Comprehensive Guide to Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland
- Vikingar
- Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre
- Largs Old Kirk/Skelmorlie Aisle
- Skelmorlie Aisle
- Largs Academy
- 2001 census - population profile for Largs
- Sports Scotland National Sports Centre, Inverclyde, Largs
- North Ayrshire Council
Further reading - McSherry, R&M (1997) Old Largs
- Ross, David (2005) Scotland - History of a Nation
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