Largs
Largs is a town on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire in Scotland. It lies approximately 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 celebration is held in early September. In accordance with the 2011 Census, the town has a permanent population of around 11241. Largs expanded from the estates of North Cunninghame over which the Montgomeries of Skelmorlie became temporal lords in the 17th century. Sir Robert Montgomerie constructed 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. From its roots as a small village around its kirk, Largs developed into a busy and popular seaside resort in the 19th century. Sizeable hotels were developed and the pier was finished in 1834. It was not until 1895, however, that the train made the connection to Largs, which consolidated the town's popularity. It also became a highly regarded place to live, and numerous outstanding mansions were constructed. The most significant of which includes 'Netherhall', the home of William Thomson, Lord Kelvin, the physicist and engineer. In spite of its lowered status as a holiday resort, much of Largs is still focused 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. 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 of your home remodelings, make sure to find trusted experts in Largs to make certain of quality.
