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Around Largs
Places to visit in and around this lovely little town in North Ayrshire, Scotland
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Transportation » Cars & Bikes » Tyres in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 03-11-2011 “Very professional and friendly service - we were more than pleasantly surprised when we called in here a couple of weeks ago. We took advantage of the special offer which has been advertised on the radio: 4 new tyres for the price of 3. The tracking was checked and extra nitrogen added to the spare...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 05-11-2011
Services » Home Services in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 03-11-2011 “Large ironmongers over two levels with lots of choice. The proprietor (Gavin?) was very helpful on the two occasions when I called at the shop over the past month. I actually bought several things for our new place near Largs and the prices were very competitive too. You'll find lots of tools and...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 05-11-2011
Shopping » Food & Drink » Bakeries in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 05-11-2011 “I called in here yesterday to buy some morning rolls - they are on a shelf in packs of eight but you can buy fewer if you ask the person behind the counter. There is a mouth-watering display of pies, pastries and cakes behind glass so you'll need some self control when visiting this shop! I just...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 05-11-2011
Shopping » Gifts & Greetings Cards Shops in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 28-10-2011 “This really is a sumptuous and large gift shop (especially for a small town like Largs) with very beautiful gifts of many kinds, all arranged in an eye-catching and very professional way (including the well dressed window displays). I browsed in here a few days ago and bought some nice greetings...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 28-10-2011
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 20-08-2011 “Between Dolci Nardini and The Moorings (near the ferry), this is a great shop for band T-shirts for men and woman. There are lots to browse through - T-shirts, vest tops, other items of clothing including scarves and various accessories. Nice little tins to keep your plectrums in too with various...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 28-10-2011
Shopping » Fashion » Shoes » Womens Shoes in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 21-08-2011 “A fairly small shop mainly for older women (by that I mean over-40s) with a good range of attractive casual and smarter clothes. I had a browse here the other day and there were many bargains (T-shirts from £2, trousers starting at £5). Some pretty summer dresses as well and many accessories. The...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 28-10-2011
Transportation » Public Transport » Stations in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 21-08-2011 “Certainly a station I've come to know well over the past few years, especially recently. Officially opened in 1885, it had more platforms in those days, plus a large canopy and footbridge between platforms. It's managed by First Scot Rail, on the Ayrshire Coast Line and there are hourly...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 28-10-2011
Shopping » Secondhand Shops » Charity Shops in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 28-10-2011 “Called in here for the first time today - it must be fairly new because I can't recall seeing it before. It's quite a large shop with lots of well-spaced racks of clothes, all with colour-coded hangers to make it easy to find sizes. There is a big tub of belts and scarves beside the door and a rack...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 28-10-2011
Transportation » Public Transport » Ferry Terminals in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 17-06-2011 “I was very interested to see the new pier when I visited Largs again recently - well, it was new to me although it was officially opened by HRH Princess Anne in 2009. It's wider and longer with the same 'L' shape of the previous pier but could have been made a lot more attractive I think,...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 30-06-2011
Arts & Entertainment » Beaches in Fairlie
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 30-06-2011 “A pleasant and tranquil little beach where I hadn't been for years until recently when I had a walk there. It's very easy to miss (when driving past on the main road) but found by turning off the A78 at the War Memorial in Fairlie village a few miles south of Largs. There's a mixture of sand,...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 30-06-2011
Transportation » Cars & Bikes » Parking in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 01-06-2011 “Probably the best place to park in Largs if you want to take your time; it's only £2 for a whole day (no concessions for disabled blue badge holders). It's very large with plenty of spaces and toilets at one end. Very close to the waterfont, ferry, cafes, and the town too. The man who took our...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 10-06-2011
Eating & Drinking » Pubs & Bars » Pubs » Scottish Pubs in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 06-06-2011 “A pleasant pub we stumbled across by accident one afternoon (around the 24th May 2011). It's very close to the town centre and the seafront and quite comfortable, with framed photos of Largs and a flat screen TV on the wall (showing the footie while we were there). The barman was really nice and...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 10-06-2011
Nardini's Ice Cream and Restaurant
Eating & Drinking » Cafés & Coffee Shops » Ice Cream Parlours in Largs | Eating & Drinking » Restaurant » Italian & Pizza Restaurants in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 07-06-2011 “Probably the most famous building in Largs!! I was brought here to have ice cream decades ago when we lived nearby. However, I hadn't been inside again until just over a week ago when we ate in the new restaurant. It was a Friday evening and so there was live music which was very enjoyable. We found...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 10-06-2011
Services » Public Services » Post Offices in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 10-06-2011 “This large post office in the main street in Largs is new since I was there last. It's now in a handier place to get to than the smaller one that I remember tucked up a side street. Besides all the usual service you'd expect from any PO, this one also sells gifts, souvenirs and postcards. The staff...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 10-06-2011
Education » Libraries in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 11-06-2011 “A great little library which I visited several times when in Largs recently - I was issued a 'holiday ticket' and was able to use the free internet service whenever I liked. It was quite busy in there and I was lucky that there was one vacant chair and computer each time I went in! I enjoyed...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 10-06-2011
Eating & Drinking » Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 02-09-2008 “A basic, down to earth, but clean and pleasant cafe/restaurant with a better choice of meals for vegetarians than some of the other places around Largs. Good value too with plenty to eat for your money and friendly service.” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Eating & Drinking » Cafés & Coffee Shops » Ice Cream Parlours in Largs | Shopping » Food & Drink » Sweets & Chocolates in Largs | Shopping » Gifts & Greetings Cards Shops in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 18-09-2008 “Fantastic gift shop for mainly chocolates, biscuits and alcohol, all beautifully arranged (in a limited space) and eye-catching. You can spend a fortune in here on presents for family and friends (including some lovely European confectionery not found in most other sweet shops), not to mention some...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Eating & Drinking » Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 08-08-2012 “A nice cafe; we enjoyed having a snack there after a walk from Largs. There is quite a large menu (see it on their website above) and there are vegetarian choices, even veggie burgers which you don't get everywhere, even now! (Nothing for vegans though) Fairly friendly man served us - he was rushed...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Shopping » Maps, Charts & Globes in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 30-10-2008 “The best place to buy your maps, either in the shop or on line! A great place to browse and find exactly the right map for your holiday. They will also print a section of a map for you too so that you can 'design your own'. The man in the shop was very friendly and helpful when I went in to ask some...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Shopping » Gifts & Greetings Cards Shops in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 30-10-2008 “What a superb little shop, absolutely packed full of the most beautiful gifts of many kinds in all price ranges. I loved the jewellery and bought an exquisite necklace for a friend for under £10. The girl who served me was very pleasant and she gift-wrapped the necklace beautifully for no extra...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Shopping » Department Stores in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 30-10-2008 “An astonishing shop which is like Dr Who's Tardis, in the sense that it's incredibly big on the inside; something you just don't expect! You can buy just about any gift you're looking for here except jewellery (I didn't spot any), but it's great for biscuits, tablewear, china, Scottish souvenirs,...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Services » Public Services » Post Offices in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 02-11-2008 “Pretty good small post office with friendly staff and all the usual facilities you'd expect. There's a good range of greetings cards too, stationery and a few small gifts like calendars.” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Shopping » Book Shops in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 05-11-2008 “Small branch of WH Smith with the usual range of best-selling books, newspapers, stationery and gifts. They have (as you would expect) some good local books as well, plus maps.” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
The Great Outdoor Store T.G.O.
Shopping » Outdoor & Camping Shops in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 06-11-2008 “With so much wet weather gear in the shops costing a fortune, this excellent value shop lets you stay dry without breaking the bank! I managed to find a complete set of Regatta waterproofs - a good quality skin with matching leggings in breathable fabric for only £35! Although it's a fairly small...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Hotels & Holidays » Holiday Rentals in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 06-11-2008 “Can't speak highly enough of this wonderful self-catering holiday flat. It's just outside Largs (about 20 minutes attractive walk to the town). There's one large bedroom with built-in wardrobes, a large double bed (bedding included) and plenty of storage; a well equipped modern kitchen (with...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Shopping » Gifts & Greetings Cards Shops in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 06-11-2008 “Nice little gift shop crammed full of reasonably priced things to take home or to give as presents! Lots of little china ornaments, fridge magnets, tea towels, spoon rests, Scottish souvenirs and so much more. A small collection of books about the area as well. The best value postcards I could find...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Shopping » Book Shops in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 06-11-2008 “A small but well stocked second hand bookshop. I visited it several times recently and bought several books - good, clean, paperbacks at low prices (one was 75p, another £1). There are, of course, many hard-backs for sale as well, plus magazines and videos. Everything is laid out neatly on shelves...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 06-11-2008
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 08-11-2008 “A surpisingly large clothes store with plenty of choice for all the family. Some good bargains often on offer and friendly staff too. I bought a lovely black polo neck jumper for £12. Well worth a browse!” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 08-11-2008
Shopping » Food & Drink » Supermarkets in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 08-11-2008 “Great supermarket, large with lots of choice. Lovely helpful staff. A particularly nice cafe there too as the design makes it quieter than the usually noisy ones in other branches. Friendly people serving and with the usual excellent choice of vegetarian food which you don't get in most other...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 08-11-2008
Eating & Drinking » Cafés & Coffee Shops » Cafés in Largs | Eating & Drinking » Restaurant » Bistros in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 01-06-2011 “Part of my 2008 review: I wasn't impressed by this restaurant. Such a stupid choice of name - it suggests a vegetarian restaurant, yet there is scarcely a single vegetarian choice! Vastly overpriced too. *UPDATE 2011* Unfortunately still not impressed. Went there the other day for breakfast. We...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 08-11-2008
Hotels & Holidays » Hotels in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 08-11-2008 “Went there for a drink recently. A pleasant enough, large and comfortable lounge bar, very quiet so it was easy to have a chat. We looked over the menus for the bar and also the restaurant but decided not to eat there. There were hardly any vegetarian choices and everything was very expensive (even...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 08-11-2008
Shopping » Department Stores in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 08-11-2008 “Small branch but very useful for all kinds of things for the home. A nice kitchen section at the back with some very good value saucepans. In the town centre.” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 08-11-2008
Shopping » Discount Centres in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 08-11-2008 “Quite a large shop (two large rooms) selling lots of discount items, from Scottish souvenirs, kitchenware and stationery to school clothes. Handy for some cheap gifts and fun to have a browse round.” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 08-11-2008
Shopping » Newsagents in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 09-11-2008 “Small newsagents, so a smaller selection than you would find down the hill at WH Smith, but friendlier people than in there! I went in several times recently and met various folk serving behind the counter and all were nice and helpful.” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 08-11-2008
Shopping » Newsagents in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 08-11-2008 “Another small newsagents in Largs but with quite a good stock of newspapers and magazines. A friendly lady works in there who is very helpful.” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 08-11-2008
Shopping » Fashion » Ladies Fashion in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 08-11-2008 “Lovely ladies' clothes shop with some beautiful things - from everyday wear and evening clothes through to winter coats. Nice to have a browse round but very expensive!” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 08-11-2008
Shopping » Food & Drink » Bakeries in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 08-11-2008 “Lovely bright little bakers' shop full of eye-catching and delicious pies, pastries, bread, rolls and cakes! I can recommend their macaroni pies and apple cinnamon doughnuts! Good value too.” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 08-11-2008
Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 22-11-2008 “This is an easily accessible burial chamber at the top end of hilly Douglas Park, set alone in a field surrounded by trees - a very atmospheric place. Although much smaller than the original multi-chambered tomb, the orginal capstone remains, giving an impression of the scale of the original site. A...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 22-11-2008
Arts & Entertainment » Landmarks in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 19-01-2009 “This is an excellent walk from the town of Largs to this tall memorial to the Battle of Largs (1263) between the Vikings and the Scots. The monument itself has been nicknamed the 'Pencil' owing to its distinctive shape and the name has stuck! The views across the River Clyde are marvellous and you...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 19-01-2009
Arts & Entertainment » Lakes & Ponds in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 02-02-2009 “An attractive small reservoir right beside the road between Largs and Loch Thom. You can park on the roadside or in the adjacent car park (just north of the reservoir). There is also a picnic area, and some moorland trails you can follow on foot. I'm told it's a good spot for birdwatching too but I...” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 02-02-2009
Shopping » Jewellery, Watches & Clocks in Largs
Jane_Elizabeth wrote on 05-02-2009 “A great little jewellery shop with lots to catch the eye, but you need plenty of money! You can buy Sandy Mitchell's lovely necklaces here and some of Sheila Fleet's fine collection from Orkney, and gorgeous jewellery made by other designers too. Worth a look for a lovely gift!” more...
Added by Jane_Elizabeth on 05-02-2009