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Largs
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Largs shown within the United Kingdom
Population 11,241 
OS grid reference NS203592
• Edinburgh 78.0 mi
• London 431.2 mi
Council area
Lieutenancy area
  • Ayrshire and Arran
Post town LARGS, AYRSHIRE
Postcode district KA30
Dialling code 01475
Police  
Fire  
Ambulance  
UK Parliament
  • North Ayrshire and Arran
Scottish Parliament
  • Cunninghame North
List of places
United KingdomCoordinates: 55°47′33″N 4°52′04″W / 55.7925°N 4.8678°W / 55.7925; -04.8678

Largs is a town in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK. It is about 33 miles (53 km) from Glasgow. The original name means "the slopes" (An Leargaidh) in Scottish Gaelic.

Images for kids

  • Largs, The Brisbane Aisle

    The Brisbane family vault in Largs.

  • Largs Main Street

    Largs Main Street

  • Nardini's Cafe, Largs (1-6-2012)

    Nardini's Cafe, Largs (1-6-2012)

  • Vikingar Centre at Barrfields, Largs (1-6-2012)

    Vikingar Centre at Barrfields, Largs (1-6-2012)

  • Ayrshire coast at Largs, Scotland looking north

    Ayrshire coast at Largs, Scotland looking north

  • Haylie Cairn

    Haylie Chambered Tomb

  • BrisbaneGlen021108

    The Noddsdale (Brisbane Glen) road in autumn

  • Largs pier and MV Loch Riddon

    Construction work in progress on Largs pier as MV Loch Riddon arrives on the service from Great Cumbrae


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