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Largs is a burgh in North Ayrshire, Scotland about 100 miles from Glasgow. It is a popular seaside resort with a pier. The town was the site of the Battle of Largs in 1263, in which a Scottish army attacked King Haakon IV's Vikings, in a confrontation that led to the Norse abandoning Western Scotland soon after. Also in the town is the Skelmorlie Aisle mausoleum.

A ferry service runs from Largs to Great Cumbrae, while Waverley paddle steamer also runs cruises from the seafront. The town is the end of the railway line from GlasgowFor other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation Glasgow is Scotland's largest city, located on the River Clyde in West Central Scotland. It is also one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, officially known as the City of Glasgow and, like many west of S to North Ayrshire and also lies on the main A78 road. It is a popular destination for holiday-makers and weekenders from Glasgow all year round.

Largs is the birthplace of Sir Thomas BrisbaneSir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane ( July 23, 1763 January 27, 1860) was a soldier, colonial Governor and astronomer. Brisbane was born at Largs in Ayrshire, Scotland. He was educated in astronomy and mathematics at Edinburgh University. He joined the army in.

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