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Largs is located in the United Kingdom
Largs
Largs
Population 11,241 
OS grid reference NS203592
• Edinburgh 78.0 mi
• London 431.2 mi
Council area
Lieutenancy area
  • Ayrshire and Arran
Post town LARGS, AYRSHIRE
Postcode district KA30
Dialling code 01475
Police  
Fire  
Ambulance  
UK Parliament
  • North Ayrshire and Arran
Scottish Parliament
  • Cunninghame North
List of places
United Kingdom

Largs is a town in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. It is about 33 miles (53 km) from Glasgow. The original name means "the slopes" (An Leargaidh) in Scottish Gaelic.

Images for kids

  • (From the Red Road, Largs, Scotland) (LOC) (3450331430)

    Largs, Scotland, ca. 1890 - 1900.

  • Largs, The Brisbane Aisle

    The Brisbane family vault in Largs.

  • Largs Pencil

    The "Pencil" monument commemorating the Battle of Largs, which stands just over 1 mile (1.6 km) south of the town centre

  • Gallowgate Street St Columba's Parish Church, Largs, North Ayrshire, Scotland 01

    Gallowgate Street St Columba's Parish Church

  • Nardini Lounge, Largs, North Ayrshire, Scotland
    Nardini Lounge (2018)
  • Vikingar Centre at Barrfields, Largs (1-6-2012)

    Vikingar Centre at Barrfields, Largs (1-6-2012)

  • Ayrshire coast at Largs, Scotland looking north

    Ayrshire coast at Largs, Scotland looking north

  • Haylie Cairn

    Haylie Chambered Tomb

  • BrisbaneGlen021108

    The Noddsdale (Brisbane Glen) road in autumn

  • Largs pier and MV Loch Riddon

    Construction work in progress on Largs pier as MV Loch Riddon arrives on the service from Great Cumbrae

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