LARGS
, a police burgh and watering place of Ayrshire, Scotland
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Pop
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(1901) 3246
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It is situated 43 M
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W. by S. of Glasgow by the Glasgow & South-Western railway
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Its fine beach and dry, bracing climate have attracted many wealthy residents, and the number of summer visitors is also large
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The public buildings include the Clark hospital, the Victoria infirmary convalescent home and the Stevenson institute and mechanics' library
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Skelmorlie Aisle, the sole relic of the old parish See also: - CHURCH
- CHURCH (according to most authorities derived from the Gr. Kvpcaxov [&wµa], " the Lord's [house]," and common to many Teutonic, Slavonic and other languages under various forms—Scottish kirk, Ger. Kirche, Swed. kirka, Dan. kirke, Russ. tserkov, Buig. cerk
- CHURCH, FREDERICK EDWIN (1826-1900)
- CHURCH, GEORGE EARL (1835–1910)
- CHURCH, RICHARD WILLIAM (1815–189o)
- CHURCH, SIR RICHARD (1784–1873)
of St Columba, was converted into a mausoleum in 1636
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Near it a mound covers remains, possibly those of the Norwegians who fell in the battle (1263) between Alexander III. and Haco, See also: - KING
- KING (O. Eng. cyning, abbreviated into cyng, cing; cf. O. H. G. chun- kuning, chun- kunig, M.H.G. kiinic, kiinec, kiinc, Mod. Ger. Konig, O. Norse konungr, kongr, Swed. konung, kung)
- KING [OF OCKHAM], PETER KING, 1ST BARON (1669-1734)
- KING, CHARLES WILLIAM (1818-1888)
- KING, CLARENCE (1842–1901)
- KING, EDWARD (1612–1637)
- KING, EDWARD (1829–1910)
- KING, HENRY (1591-1669)
- KING, RUFUS (1755–1827)
- KING, THOMAS (1730–1805)
- KING, WILLIAM (1650-1729)
- KING, WILLIAM (1663–1712)
of Norway
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The harbour is used mainly by Clyde passenger steamers and yachtsmen
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From the quay a - broad esplanade has been constructed northwards round the bay, and there is an excellent golf course
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Kelburne Castle, 2 M
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S., a seat of the earl of Glasgow, stands in romantic scenery
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FAIRLIE, 3 M
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S., another seaside resort, with a station on the Glasgow & South-Western railway, is the connecting-point for Millport on Great Cumbrae
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Once a fishing village, it has acquired a great reputation for its yachts
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