Largs

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Largs is a small seaside resort on the Clyde coast of North Ayrshire. It’s where Viking power in Scotland was broken, at the Battle of Largs in 1263, and the Vikingar Exhibition is the town’s main attraction. Largs is the ferry port for the short crossing to the Isle of Great Cumbrae, and a base for adventuring Ayrshire.

The battle itself was probably a small and indecisive affair, but it spelt the failure of a Norwegian sea expedition to re-assert their control in this region. Subsequently they ceded Strathclyde and the Hebrides and the Isle of Man to Scotland, while retaining Orkney and Shetland. The Scots named the place An Leargaidh, “the slopes”. Not much else happened in Largs for another 600 years, and then its fortunes rose as the city of Glasgow expanded, becoming a fashionable place for city merchants to have a country retreat. Lord Brisbane, governor of New South Wales, was born here in 1773, and the physicist Lord Kelvin lived here. In the 19 C Largs became part of the “Costa Clyde” or “Glasgow Riviera” – the string of small resorts such as Troon, Ayr, Girvan and Arran. It remains popular in summer with day-trippers from the city.

Travel to Largs

Largs coast from Macbraynes pier - - 635723 - Largs coast from Macbraynes pier

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Largs

Trains to Glasgow Central run hourly, taking one hour; they continue south to Troon, Prestwick and Ayr.

Travel on a Bus in Largs

Direct buses run every half hour or so to Greenock (45 mins), Ardrossan (30 mins), Irvine (50 mins) and Ayr (75 mins). For central Glasgow (Buchanan Street), change at Greenock.

How to get around in Largs

Largs is relatively small and easily explored on foot. Taxis are also available.

What to see in Largs

Cumbrae ferry at Largs - - 502439 - Cumbrae ferry at Largs

Stroll along the prom for grand views over the Firth of Clyde towards Arran, Cumbrae, Bute and Argyll. There are amusement arcades along the prom. Towards the north end and the leisure centre contains the Vikingar exhibition.

• Vikingar - Greenock Road, Largs KA30 8QL 55.800570, -4.868706 on the sea-front at the north end of the promenade Opening Hours: 9 am to 9 pm Monday to Fri, 10 am – 5 pm Saturday & Sunday Exhibition tells the story of the Viking period of Scottish history. There’s also a large leisure centre here with swimming pool, private secluded sauna and gym.

In the centre of town and the grounds of the former church contain two notable 17 C tombs and the Skelmorlie Aisle and the Brisbane Aisle.

• Skelmorlie Aisle | In town centre Opening Hours: 2 pm – 5 pm daily May-Sept. If you find it locked, get the key from the adjacent museum. Price The aisle is free Skelmorlie Aisle. The aisle is all that remains of a 17th century church, but it’s notable for the ornate tomb of Sir Robert Montgomerie and his wife Dame Margaret Douglas (killed young in a riding accident). The Montgomeries lived at Skelmorlie Castle, some miles north of town, but this is nowadays a private mansion and can’t be visited.

• Brisbane Aisle 55.7948, -4.8689 Opening Hours: same as Skelmorlie Brisbane Aisle Largs, The Brisbane Aisle 17th century free-standing burial vault of the Shaws of Kelsoland.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Largs

• Barrfields Pavilion 55.8007, -4.8684 - Barrfields Pavilion 500-seat theatre

• Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre - Inverclyde National Sports Training Centre
• Waverley - In summer the paddle steamer Waverley regularly calls at Largs for sailings round the Firth of Clyde.

Local events in Largs

• Viking Festival - In early September the town hosts the annual 'Viking Festival'. A small Viking village is erected on the promenade, plus a fairground. The next festival runs 2-10 Sept 2017.

• Largs Live. A music festival held on the last weekend in June.
• Scottish Air Show. Held on the first weekend of September at nearby Prestwick Airport.

Halal Restaurants in Largs

Nardini's Cafe, Largs (1-6-2012) - Nardini's Cafe

Largs has many pubs, cafes, and restaurants and the renowned spot being Nardini’s.

• Nardinis restaurant on the promenade is famed for its authentic Italian food and ice cream. Nardinis cafe smaller is also situated by the pier.

• Green Shutters - Nardini's also own this cafe which offers nice food and spectacular views of cumbrae.

• Room For the younger visitors, restaurant and the Lounge are popular.

More traditional pubs include McCabes and the Anchor, both very central.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Largs

Largs is a popular tourist destination and has many hotels and B&Bs throughout the town. The bigger and more expensive hotels can be found on the beach front. In the summer Largs can be rather busy and pre-booking hotels is recommended however there are many Bed and Breakfasts which offer rooms at an affordable price on a non-booking basis.

• Brisbane Hotel offers spectacular views across the water

• Victoria Hotel on the seafront now offers great live entertainment with Live acts on every weekend and often during the week too. You'll find many famous names playing at The Victoria as well as local and other Scottish talent - with its great atmosphere and live music it is certainly worth a visit.

Stay safe as a Muslim in Largs

Like any town in the west of Scotland it is important to exercise caution at night and in certain pubs. The town centre is generally very safe and there is usually a police presence. Tourists should be careful as to which pubs they choose to go to at the weekend as some may be the scenes of the occasional fight, however these pubs are quite recognisable. The Fiddlers may also play host to the occasional fight as 'neds' tend to come from neighbouring towns to pick fights with Largs local residents. During the Viking Festival at weekends there is always fighting and tourists should be careful. Although there is usually a large police presence there are a few individuals that only come to the festival to cause trouble.

Travel Next from Largs

• Take the ten-minutes ferry crossing for an outing to Great Cumbrae. The island is easily cyclable, but if you haven’t got your own wheels, buses meet the ferry and run to Millport (Cumbrae) | Millport. Ferries every 30 mins or so, see Calmac website. Little Cumbrae doesn’t have a ferry service, but occasional boat trips run from Largs.
• The Isle of Bute is easily reached by a 35-min ferry crossing from Wemyss Bay.
• Ayr is the best base for the Burns Heritage Museum at Alloway; it’s an easy day-trip by bus or train.
• Bute can be day-tripped, but it’s worth a longer stay; it also opens up a route to Argyll via the Cowal peninsula.
• The Isle of Arran really deserves a few days to explore. Frequent sailings from Ardrossan.
• Glasgow and Edinburgh are unmissable city destinations. For Ireland, head to Cairnryan for ferries to Belfast.

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