8 min walk to Largs train station,
5-min walk to ferry port for the Isle Of Cumbrae (Millport).
25 Min drive to Ardrossan Harbour for the ferry to isle of Arran. (1hr 50min including ferry time to Arran itself.)
Largs is an excellent location to stay or start your travels in Scotland if your planning to explore Scotland further.
Offering you a mix of seaside and city experience less than an hour from Glasgow's City Centre by train, regular and reliable service.
Just one change over at Glasgow Central Station and you can be in any major city anywhere in the U.K.
Largs is a traditional holiday resort on the west coast of Scotland.
Seaside destination :
Located on the Firth of Clyde, Largs is a charming Scottish seaside resort, complete with Victorian promenade and a choice of ice cream parlours and shops.
Close to Largs lies the Isle of Cumbrae, just a mile offshore. There is a regular ferry service to the island and the famous Waverley Paddle Steamer makes regular trips from Largs during the summer months.
To south of the town, a stroll along the pebbly shoreline offers fine coastal views, leading past the striking Pencil Monument. Largs is a popular spot for those travelling by sailing boat - the Largs Yacht Haven is the largest marina in Scotland and boasts excellent facilities.
Viking heritage
The town is famed for a battle in 1263 when the Vikings, attempting to land from a fleet of longboats, were repulsed by the army of Alexander III. This Viking heritage is celebrated at Vikingar!, a multi-media Viking-themed attraction and at the annual Largs Viking Festival, with battle re-enactments and living history displays. The festival culminates in a grand Viking galley burning and firework display.
Family fun
A couple of miles from the town centre lies Kelburn Castle & Country Park. This 13th century castle might take you by surprise – the outer walls have been painted in bright and bold eye-catching designs by Brazilian graffiti artists. You can wander through the woodland glen, a tranquil place of natural beauty, perfect for an invigorating countryside walk.
Largs offers a great range of leisure activities, with two golf courses, putting, bowls, play parks and a swimming pool.
Helpful info
The town has a railway station with connections to Glasgow, several restaurants and places to eat out including an art deco ice cream parlour.