Clubs & societies
Groups that meet in Largs and welcome new members.
Listed in alphabetical order.
Douglas Park Bowling Club
Around a hundred members and known locally as the friendly club. As much a social club as a bowling one — bridge, quiz nights and rainbow whist run alongside the green, and new members are welcome.
Largs & District Pipes & Drums
A newly formed community pipe band, keeping traditional pipe band music alive along the Ayrshire north coast and playing at the Viking Festival, civic events, galas and parades. They meet every Wednesday evening at 7pm at Largs School Campus. Contact them through their website.
Largs Amateur Operatic Society
Musicals and operettas staged at Barrfields Theatre since 1947; the 2026 show, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, was the society's eightieth production. Rehearsals for the 2027 production start in September 2026 and anyone interested in joining is welcome — ask through their Facebook page.
Largs Archery Club
Target archery at the sportscotland National Centre Inverclyde on Burnside Road, with three coaches in the club for new and experienced archers alike. Shoots on Tuesday evenings, and on Thursdays when enough archers want a session to cover the hall. From £5 a session for adults and £4 for juniors, students and disabled archers.
Email info@largs-archery.co.uk.
Largs Aubery Sea Swimmers
Sea swimming from the Aubery on Sundays. Times and what to bring are arranged through their Facebook group.
Largs Bowling Club
Lawn bowls on Douglas Street, green open seven days. New members of any age or ability are welcome and coaching is free, so no experience needed to turn up.
Largs Colts
Youth football, training and playing at the Community Sport Hub on Alexander Avenue.
Largs Flower Club
Flower arranging: a demonstration by a visiting Area or National demonstrator on the third Wednesday of the month from September to April, with the finished arrangements raffled at the end, plus practical workshops, social events and an annual coffee morning in March. Affiliated to SAFAS and NAFAS. Meets in Largs Parish Church main hall on Bath Street.
Contact Sheila Mitchell on 07485 403281 or info@largsflowerclub.co.uk.
Largs Halkshill Bowling Club
Bowls indoors and out — the only Largs club with both. The green was laid in 1888 with turf from the Halkshill estate, which is where the name comes from. The clubhouse takes bookings for functions.
Largs Inspire Badminton Club
Badminton for children aged 5 to 13 at the Community Sport Hub on Alexander Avenue, run under KA Leisure's Inspire junior membership, which covers its community sport activities in term time.
Largs Karate Club
Shotokan karate club founded in 1981. It began under the Budokan Karate Association and in 1986 became the first club in the west of Scotland to join the Karate Union of Great Britain, which it still trains under.
Email lkc.largskarateclub@gmail.com.
Largs TAGB
Taekwondo at the Community Sport Hub, under the Tang Soo Do Association of Great Britain.
Largs Table Tennis Club
Table tennis on Brisbane Road, for complete beginners as well as players who want a competitive game.
Largs Town Twinning Association
Do you have some connection with France? Or perhaps you’re just looking for a new experience? Either way, Largs Town Twinning Association already has a French Connection and is seeking new members, plus potential hosts for next summer, when a group will come to Largs from our twin town, Andernos-les-Bains.
What’s involved in hosting? If you have a spare room to offer, we’re looking for people to host a single person or a couple for four or five nights. During this time there will be organised outings and meals in local restaurants which you can enjoy, both with your guests and with the group as a whole. Since most of our counterparts in Andernos are learning English, there’s absolutely no need to be able to speak French but you will have the chance to pick some up, if you wish.
Every second year, we travel to Andernos, staying with the people we hosted in Largs, and our hospitality is returned with visits to local attractions and restaurants offering great regional food and excellent wine.
We’re always looking for new members (there’s no obligation to host or to travel to France). For further information contact: lttaevents@yahoo.com
Who have we missed?
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This list is put together by hand, so there'll be gaps. If we've missed you, or something's moved, closed or changed, let us know at hello@largs.scot — we'd be glad to hear.