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| − | Largs is a seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire. | + | Largs is a seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire. It was the scene of the Battle of Largs in 1263 where the army of King Alexander III of Scotland defeated the Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan thereby saving Europe for Christianity. |
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| + | Among famous residents of Largs past and presentm are: | ||
| + | * [[Sir Cameron King]](business magnate,philanthropist and civic benefactor) | ||
| + | * [[Andy Goram]] (Ulster loyalist and former goalkeeper of Scotland's national team, Rangers FC, Hibernian FC and Manchester Utd FC) | ||
| + | * Daniela Nardini (actress) | ||
| + | * Lou Macari (footballer - Celtic FC and Manchester Utd FC) | ||
| + | * Benny Gallagher (musician and songwriter) | ||
| + | * Graham Lyle (musician and songwriter) | ||
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| + | The town has a large Chinese community and the Largs [[Chinatown]] is home to many fine restaurants. | ||
[[Category: UK Towns and Cities]] | [[Category: UK Towns and Cities]] | ||
Revision as of 13:08, April 24, 2007
Largs is a seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire. It was the scene of the Battle of Largs in 1263 where the army of King Alexander III of Scotland defeated the Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan thereby saving Europe for Christianity.
Among famous residents of Largs past and presentm are:
- Sir Cameron King(business magnate,philanthropist and civic benefactor)
- Andy Goram (Ulster loyalist and former goalkeeper of Scotland's national team, Rangers FC, Hibernian FC and Manchester Utd FC)
- Daniela Nardini (actress)
- Lou Macari (footballer - Celtic FC and Manchester Utd FC)
- Benny Gallagher (musician and songwriter)
- Graham Lyle (musician and songwriter)
The town has a large Chinese community and the Largs Chinatown is home to many fine restaurants.