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]] 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]].
+'''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:Scottish Towns and Cities]]
+[[Category:Scottish Cities and Towns]]