The Pencil monument is situated by Pencil Beach near to Largs Marina.
Built in 1912, to commemorate the Battle of Largs 1263, when the Scots defeated King Haco of Norway’s troops on the shore at Largs, after the 160 long ships got caught in a storm.
Largs is very famous for its Viking connections and if you want to find out more try the Viking Experience interactive exhibition at Vikingar.
In this 'you may also like' section we attempt to answer what else can I do? Here you have a list by order of being the closest some more beaches, things to see and do, places to eat and upcoming events.
Pencil beach is a sandy beach named after the monument that commemorates the Battle of Largs 1263. The beach is more popular with sailing and has a club and marina. Good launching facilities. Read more…
Fairlie beach is on the eastern shore of the Firth of Clyde and looks across to the Isle of Arran and the Cumbraes. The beach here is a mix of sand, shingle and rocks. Read more…
Kelburn Castle dates from the 13th century and the Kelburn Estate covers an area of over 3,500 acres, starting at the edge of the sea and rising to a height of 1,300ft. Some 2000 acres is rough moorland, and 1500 acres of the better land is contained within a 7ft wall that encircles the heart of the estate. The estate Read more…
Vikingar is an award-winning family attraction in the coastal town of Largs in North Ayrshire. Visitors get to explore the history of the Vikings and see first-hand, through an interactive exhibition, the impact the Vikings had across Scotland. Vikingar also has a 25m family swimming pool, a fitness centre, a Mini Viking soft play area as well as a café Read more…
