Largs

Largs (Scottish Gaelic: An Leargaidh Ghallda) is a town on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, about 33 mi (53 km) from Glasgow. The original name means "the slopes" (An Leargaidh) in Scottish Gaelic.

This article is about the Scottish town. For the town in New South Wales, see Largs, New South Wales. For the suburb in South Australia, see Largs Bay, South Australia.

Largs
  • Scottish Gaelic: An Leargaidh Ghallda
Town
Part of Largs seafront showing part of the town centre of Largs
Largs
Location within North Ayrshire
Population11,030 (mid-2020 est.)
OS grid referenceNS203592
• Edinburgh66 mi (106 km)
• London354 mi (570 km)
Council area
  • North Ayrshire
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townLARGS
Postcode districtKA30
Dialling code01475
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
  • North Ayrshire and Arran
Scottish Parliament

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 National Mòd has also been held here in the past.

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