Largs - North Ayrshire is a town in Scotland.
The name translates from Gaelic into meaning the slopes in English.
There are many links to the Vikings and each year there is a festival held in September.
The town developed from the North Cunninhame estates.
It was originally a small village that was found along a kirk but since its origins it developed into a seaside resort during the 19th century.
The town really did not begin to develop until the arrival of the railway in 1895.
At one point this was a fashionable place to live as there were many mansions.
The town was at one point home to Lord Kelvin the famous physicist.
Some great ways to learn about the area's history is by visiting the Vikingar Center.
This offers a fun and interactive way to learn about Viking life in the early days of the village.
You can visit a Neolithic tomb called Haylie Chambered Tomb that is found in Douglas Park.
This tomb dates back to 2000 BC.
The local museum, Skelmorlie Aisle is another great stop to learn about the local culture and history.
Kelburn Castle is nearby and is one of the oldest castles in Scotland.
It is the ancestral home of the Earls of Glasgow.
The Promenade by the sea is a great place for a leisurely walk though there are also some great hill walks for those looking for more strenuous activity.
Some of the more popular walking paths include Knockhill walk, Greeto Falls walk, Pencil walk, and Brisbane Glen walk.
There are also 2 parks you can explore, Douglas Park and Anderson Park.
They both are beautiful natural areas and you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon outside.
If you are looking for a place to play sports then head over to the Inverclyde Sports center.
This complex contains a swimming pool, steam room, badminton courts, fitness gym, football pitches, gymnastics, sauna and more.
The name translates from Gaelic into meaning the slopes in English.
There are many links to the Vikings and each year there is a festival held in September.
The town developed from the North Cunninhame estates.
It was originally a small village that was found along a kirk but since its origins it developed into a seaside resort during the 19th century.
The town really did not begin to develop until the arrival of the railway in 1895.
At one point this was a fashionable place to live as there were many mansions.
The town was at one point home to Lord Kelvin the famous physicist.
Some great ways to learn about the area's history is by visiting the Vikingar Center.
This offers a fun and interactive way to learn about Viking life in the early days of the village.
You can visit a Neolithic tomb called Haylie Chambered Tomb that is found in Douglas Park.
This tomb dates back to 2000 BC.
The local museum, Skelmorlie Aisle is another great stop to learn about the local culture and history.
Kelburn Castle is nearby and is one of the oldest castles in Scotland.
It is the ancestral home of the Earls of Glasgow.
The Promenade by the sea is a great place for a leisurely walk though there are also some great hill walks for those looking for more strenuous activity.
Some of the more popular walking paths include Knockhill walk, Greeto Falls walk, Pencil walk, and Brisbane Glen walk.
There are also 2 parks you can explore, Douglas Park and Anderson Park.
They both are beautiful natural areas and you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon outside.
If you are looking for a place to play sports then head over to the Inverclyde Sports center.
This complex contains a swimming pool, steam room, badminton courts, fitness gym, football pitches, gymnastics, sauna and more.
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