Largs
Largs is a town on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire in Scotland. It is found around 33 miles (53 km) from Glasgow. The original name means "the slopes" (An Leargaidh) in Scottish Gaelic. The town markets itself on its historical connections with the Vikings and an annual fair is held in early September. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 11241. Largs developed from the estates of North Cunninghame over which the Montgomeries of Skelmorlie came to be temporal lords in the 17th century. Sir Robert Montgomerie established Skelmorlie Aisle in the ancient kirk of Largs in 1636 as a family mausoleum. Today, the monument is all that stays of the old kirk. From its roots as a small village around its kirk, Largs turned into a bustling and popular seaside resort in the 19th century. Sizeable hotels were built and the pier was completed in 1834. It was not up until 1895, however, that the railway made the link to Largs, which consolidated the town's popularity. It also transformed into a fashionable region to live, and many eye-catching estates were built. The most significant of which includes 'Netherhall', the residence of William Thomson, Lord Kelvin, the physicist and engineer. Despite its reduced status as a holiday resort, much of Largs is still focused towards tourism. There is the award winning Vikingar Centre at Barrfields, an interactive glimpse into the history of Viking life; Kelburn Country Centre, Barrfields Pavilion Theatre, Largs Pool, Douglas Park and Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre. It is best known for 'Nardinis', the famed ice cream parlour, cafe and eatery, that dominates the Esplanade and which reopened in late 2008. For all your home developments, make certain to identify reputable experts in Largs to make certain of quality.