Fairlie is a small village situated on the North Ayrshire coast,
approximately 3 miles south of Largs.
It is a charming village with a
natural beauty, nestling between hills to the East and the Firth of
Clyde to the West, looking directly towards the Cumbraes, two small
islands, just off Fairlie. Fairlie also has a magnificent view of the
Isle of Arran.
According to ancient records it would appear that Fairlie developed as
a fishing village, as it had a good, sheltered anchorage that was fully
used in the 16th century. Weaving also began to help the prosperity of
the village as the demand for Paisley shawls increased.
Fairlie now, is a quiet residential place, with an ever-changing
population of commuters and pensioners. It still has a Railway Station,
a Church, a Hotel, a Post Office and a handful of small shops.
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