Largs, which is a town that is located on the Firth of Clyde, that is located in the northern parts of Ayrshire, is located in Scotland near Glasgow, and near various other locations, which make it an ideal place to stay in for people who want an affordable price, but don't want to be chained to just one location during their vacation - they want to have a selection. Largs is also an ideal location for people who want to get the most out of their vacation, and for people who don't want to gamble their vacation time away, and want to be able to have as many options as possible.
Largs has a long and famous history - such as it being the place in which the Battle of Largs took place during the year 1263, when the Norwegian and Scottish armies fought amongst themselves for control. Due to its long history, Largs is filled with many points of interest and interesting landmarks of historical significance, such as the Skelmorlie Aisle, which is right next to a local museum that is being kept up to shape by the local Historic Scotland foundation. Other points of interest include the neolithic tombs that are located throughout the town, which are also known as the Haylie Chambered Tomb, that dates back to around 3,000 BC or 2,000 BC at the latest.
Also, due to being located near the water, it is a major tourist attraction and holiday resort, and boats are available for renting, if you are interested in taking your friends and family for a ride around the town. Largs also has various theaters and a large swimming pool called the Largs Swimming Pool, as well as various parks - like the Douglas Park, and a Kelburn Country Centre attraction. There are also various cafes and restaurants in the area, which offer both tourists and residents the ability to relax and enjoy their time with something that fits their taste buds.
Also while visiting Douglas Park you will be able to walk around the place and enjoy the scenery and engage in bird watching, or you can visit one of the examples of Largs' history - a big neolithic tomb, that is located in the back of the park - the Haylie Chambered Tomb, which was uncovered in the early parts of the 20th century.
Other points of interest include the Noddsdale Water which flows from the north and reaches the nearby sea. The river is famous for being the birthplace of a soldier and governor general of Australia - Sir Thomas Brisbane, after which Brisbane in Australia is named.
You can also take advantage of the local ferry service, which runs on a daily basis. The ferry service - the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry service, reaches Great Cumbrae as ell as various other locations in the area, and it departs from Largs. The town also has a railway station and line, that reaches places like Glasgow and Ayrshire, and many other locations in the vicinity.
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