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Lagg
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Entering Lagg from Kilmory
Lagg is located in North Ayrshire
Lagg
Lagg
OS grid reference NR954215
Civil parish
  • Kilmory
Council area
Lieutenancy area
  • Ayrshire and Arran
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town ISLE OF ARRAN
Postcode district KA27
Dialling code 01770
Police Strathclyde
Fire Strathclyde
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
  • North Ayrshire and Arran
Scottish Parliament
  • Cunninghame North
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UK
Scotland
55°26′42″N 5°14′02″W / 55.445°N 5.234°W / 55.445; -5.234

Lagg (called An Lag in Scottish Gaelic) is a small village on the southern coast of the Isle of Arran in Scotland. It has a few houses and a hotel. The name "Lagg" means "The hollow." Lagg is part of the Kilmory parish.

Discovering Lagg's Past

The name "Lagg" means "The hollow." This describes its location well.

The Historic Lagg Hotel

The Lagg Hotel is very old! It opened in 1791, making it the oldest inn on the Isle of Arran. This family-run hotel has a restaurant and a bar. Part of the old bar has been made into a cafe. This cafe is popular with cyclists. It serves yummy cakes and light lunches.

Nature Around Lagg

You can often see red squirrels around the hotel's garden. They are quite common in this area.

Ancient Stone Piles

Near Lagg, you can find ancient stone piles called cairns. These cairns are located on both sides of the local river. You can reach them by following a forest path. This path is sometimes called 'lover's lane'. It runs along the riverbank towards the sea.

Beautiful Beaches

The sandy beaches near Lagg are very special. Many people think they are some of the best beaches in Scotland. They are perfect for relaxing and enjoying the views.

Notable People from Lagg

David Lees: A Public Health Pioneer

David Lees (1881–1934) was born near Lagg. He became a very important expert in public health. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (FRSE). This means he was recognized for his scientific achievements.

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