Difference between revisions of "Largs"
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Among famous residents of Largs past and present are: | Among famous residents of Largs past and present are: | ||
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* Daniela Nardini (actress) | * Daniela Nardini (actress) | ||
* Lou Macari (footballer - Celtic FC and Manchester Utd FC) | * Lou Macari (footballer - Celtic FC and Manchester Utd FC) | ||
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* Graham Lyle (musician and songwriter) | * Graham Lyle (musician and songwriter) | ||
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[[Category:Scottish Towns and Cities]] | [[Category:Scottish Towns and Cities]] | ||
Revision as of 20:34, May 31, 2007
Largs is a seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire. It was the site of the Battle of Largs in 1263 where the army of King Alexander III defeated the Mongol fleet of Genghis Khan thereby saving Europe for Christianity. Kelburn Castle close to Largs is the family seat of the Earls of Glasgow.
Among famous residents of Largs past and present are:
- Andy Goram (former goalkeeper of Scottish soccer 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)