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Right is a view showing the small town of
Largs beach area lined by palm trees. The
Gulf Stream that runs from the Gulf of
Mexico is supposed to end here. This is
supposed to be why Largs and other
Ayrshire coastal towns normally have
relatively mild winters.
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Largs beach is mostly shingle with
little sand. This however does not stop
Largs becoming a popular destination
during hot spells.
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The Vikingar 300 yards north of the
town centre has a swimming pool,
theatre/cinema, gift & craft shop,
children’s soft play area and the
Vikingar Experience. This visitor
attraction covers Viking life in
Scotland. Part of the experience is an
18-minute film shown in the auditorium
that depicts the saga of the Vikings in
Scotland through 400 years to their
defeat at the Battle of Largs in 1263.
Vigingar is open daily 10.30-1730 adults
£3.75 children £2.85 and
families £10.50. The website for the
centre is www.vikingar.co.uk.
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Left is one of a few different types
of powerboats that offer trips around
Largs Bay. These boats operate from the
jetty in the middle of Largs beach most
summer days when the weather is suitable.
Largs has a wide variety of pubs for food
and restaurants along the beach
front.
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Also, the 58 foot luxury yacht Lexus
Lady can be chartered for day trips from
Largs for up to 12 guests. The trips
normally depart Largs 10.00 and return to
Largs 17.00. Visit the website www.flemingyachtcharters.com
for more information on Lexus Lady's day
trips through Clyde waters with the many
scenic islands, or, longer trips to
Ireland, Isle of Man and west coast of
Scotland.
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Largs Yacht Haven is situated about 1
mile south of Largs off Irvine Road. The
phone number for enquiries is 01475 675
333 and the website www.yachthavens.com.
Scotsail Yacht Charters offer a selection
of yachts for charter out of Largs Yacht
Haven, sailing or powered, with or
without an instructor, skipper or
hostess. Prices vary from £53 -
£220 per day depending on the time
of year and type of vessel and from
£790 - £3300 per week. Their
website is www.scotsail.net or
phone 01475 689 677.
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Right is the ferry that runs between
Largs and Great Cumbrae every 30 minutes.
The trip takes just 15 minutes. There is
a bus service from the port on the island
that allows passengers without cars or
bikes to travel the short distance to the
islands town of Millport. Prices are
£3.20 per passenger return and
£13.70 per car. Cumbrae is famous
for its cycle lane around the Island.
Tour of Cumbrae.
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Kelburn Castle and Country Centre is
situated about one mile south of
Largs.
The castle is run separate from the
country centre as it is used for holiday
accommodation, banquets, weddings and
conferences. There are good views of the
castle from the country centre.
The Country centre is a a children's
paradise with an adventure course, indoor
play barn, pets corner, pony trekking and
a ranger service.
Visit the website for Kelburn Country
Centre at www.kelburncastle.com.
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Largs Golf Club is situated on the
south side of Largs next to the Kelburn
Country Centre with views over the Island
of Great Cumbrae.
This 6,115-yard par 70 parks course is
reasonably priced for visitors at about
£25 per round or £35 per day.
Bookings phone 01475 674 681. The website
for the course can be found at www.largsgolfclub.co.uk.
Routenburn Golf Club is situated on
the north side of Largs. This course,
although less formal and not as pristine
as Largs Golf Club, has great views over
Largs, the Firth of Clyde and many
islands. Visitor bookings Tel: 01475 673
230.
The local website for Largs is
www.largsonline.co.uk
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