About the Largs Area

Summary: Information for students about the Largs area.

Largs is home to our Scottish School of Sport, Exercise and Outdoor Studies and is one of the best known of all of Ayrshire’s towns, with a reputation for its coastal scenery and beautiful surroundings. For those who enjoy the great outdoors Largs is the perfect place, with a wide range of outdoor pursuits available throughout the year - from sailing and golf to cycling and walking and much, much more.

A unique setting

As an area with a lively tourist trade, there is an amazingly wide range of restaurants, coffee shops, cafes and bars. Indeed, the world-famous Nardini’s, an art-deco style café on the Esplanade, renowned for its delicious ice-cream, provides a unique setting for both visitors and locals alike.

Explore the west coast

A ferry service to the nearby island of Millport provides a perfect day trip, while sailings to Dunoon, Rothesay and Tighnabruich allow exploration of areas further afield.

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