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Friday 19 May 2017

Castle Hill and Douglas Park, Largs

Las Ramblas Ramblers gather together at the seaside to celebrate Gillian's Birthday with a saunter up Castle Hill and Douglas Park, King Creosote was delayed when a Seagull nicked his "99" but he still reminisces about days out in Largs.
 Gillian, Marion, Neil, June,Dougie, Avril, Garry & Reuben set off from the seafront
Route

Largs is a town on the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland, about 33 miles from Glasgow. The original name means "the slopes" (An Leargaidh) in Scottish Gaelic.
A popular seaside resort with a pier, the town markets itself on its historic links with the Vikings and an annual festival is held each year in early September. In 1263 it was the site of the Battle of Largs between the Norwegian and the Scottish armies.
Largs evolved from the estates of North Cunninghame over which the Montgomeries of Skelmorlie became temporal lords in the seventeenth century. Sir Robert Montgomerie built Skelmorlie Aisle in the ancient kirk of Largs in 1636 as a family mausoleum. Today the monument is all that remains of the old kirk.
From its beginnings as a small village around its kirk, Largs evolved into a busy and popular seaside resort in the nineteenth century. Large hotels appeared and the pier was constructed in 1834. It was not until 1895, however, that the railway made the connection to Largs, sealing the town's popularity.
Gillian points out greenery as they head out of town

Now everyone can see it

Garry & Marion bring up the rear & the supplies

Heading to Champagne country

Las Ramblas partake of the latest energy drink

Gillian casts a disparaging look at Marion's footwear 

Time for a "99" before heading home








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