Largs is one of the best known holiday resorts in Ayrshire, in a beautiful setting on the upper reaches of the Firth of Clyde. The town has a strong connection with the Vikings who invaded Scotland here. A Viking Festival takes place every August.

Largs is also the ferry point for the Isle of Cumbrae, where the town of Millport is another very popular holiday resort.

Nearby is Kelburn Country Park, open all the year round and offering walks, gardens, horse riding and much more.

The prominent event connected with the town is the Battle of Largs in 1263. The Norwegians claimed sovereignty over the West Coast of Scotland and the Islands of Scotland resulting in numerous skirmishes between the forces of Alexander III and the Viking King, Haco.

Handloom weaving was once the main industry of Largs. Fishing was another important industry with some 50 boats operating in the area.

In 1876, Largs became a police burgh and with the completion of the railway in 1885, the town became in easy reach of Glasgow.

The town has two main celebrations: The Brisbane Queen in July and the Viking Week in August.

Largs has changed considerably over the years – day-trippers replace the long-term holidaymaker of the beginning of the century.