Largs Museum
Volunteer-run local history museum in Largs with free admission, local artefacts and archives, and tours of the nearby 17th-century Skelmorlie Aisle.
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About the museum
The museum is run by volunteers of the Largs and District Historical Society, a Scottish charity that promotes interest in the history of Largs, Fairlie and Skelmorlie. It is in Kirkgate House on Manse Court, just off Main Street. The society wants the museum’s records and objects to be open to everyone and therefore aims always to keep admission free.
The museum holds a wide range of artefacts and archive material about the area, and visitors can research local and family connections. In the old churchyard next door stands the Skelmorlie Aisle, built in the 1600s, which can be seen when the museum is open or by prior arrangement. Volunteers also offer tours of the Old Graveyard, which includes the aisle and the mausoleum of Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane.
The society also helps look after the Skelmorlie Aisle and the Haylie Neolithic chambered cairn, and it runs a programme of talks in the winter months.
Highlights
- Local artefacts and archive material about Largs, Fairlie and Skelmorlie
- Skelmorlie Aisle, a 17th-century building in the old churchyard
- Tours of the Old Graveyard with the Makdougall Brisbane mausoleum
- Winter programme of talks
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Local history of Largs and district – Artefacts and archive material about Largs and the surrounding area, with research help for local and family history.
- Founded
- 1967
- Operated by
- Largs and District Historical Society
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Admission is free. Winter talks of the Historical Society are free for members and by donation for non-members.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
There is a wheelchair access ramp, but it is not suitable for motorised chairs.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Trains from Glasgow Central to Largs station take almost exactly one hour. Buses run directly from Glasgow Buchanan Street bus station to Largs.
By car, the A78 coast road is slow but scenic; a quicker route is the M8, then the A737 and the A760 to Largs.
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- Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is available.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours of the Skelmorlie Aisle may be available by prior arrangement, and volunteers can guide visitors round the Old Graveyard; contact the museum. The museum works with other organisations on day-trip sessions for groups and schools that can be tailored to their interests. |
