Difference between revisions of "Largs"

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Largs is a seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire.

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)

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-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 of Scotland defeated the Mongol hordes of Genghis Khan thereby saving Europe for Christianity.
+'''Largs''' is a seaside resort on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire.
 Among famous residents of Largs past and present are:
-* [[Sir Cameron King]] (business magnate,philanthropist and civic benefactor)
+* [[Andy Goram]] (former goalkeeper of Scottish soccer team Rangers FC, Hibernian FC and Manchester Utd FC)
-* [[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)
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 * Graham Lyle (musician and songwriter)
-The town has a large Chinese community and the Largs [[Chinatown]] is home to many fine restaurants.
-[[Category: UK Towns and Cities]]
+[[Category:Scottish Cities and Towns]]