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Largs, Ayrshire

Largs is a town in Ayrshire, on the Firth of Clyde. It is a popular seaside resort with a pier. The town markets itself on its historic links with the Vikings and an annual festival is held each year in early September. In 1263 it was the site of the Battle of Largs between the Norwegian and the Scottish armies. The town is within the council area of North Ayrshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Ayrshire
Lat, Long: 55.794344,-4.869456
Grid Reference: NS 2020 5939
Civil Parish: Largs CP
Council Area: North Ayrshire CA
Police Area: Scotland (Ayrshire) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 25621
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Largs,_Ayrshire_25621

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