A SERIES of remembrance events will take place on Sunday as Largs and the surrounding area falls silent in tribute to the war dead.
In one of the most striking symbols the Largs Pencil will be lit up red while Millport's wreath-laying will take place at the war memorial at 11am, followed by a church service.
The day's events get under way early at Largs war memorial when a short ceremony will see Largs BB band perform 'The Battle is O'er' at 6am to mark when the armistice was signed 100 years ago.
Meanwhile Largs branch of Royal British Legion Scotland (RBLS) are busy making final preparations and have managed to purchase six marquees to provide protection in case of inclement weather, with space for 130 visitors.
The official remembrance parade will leave from Crawford Street (outside Drouthy Neebors) at 10.25am.
A drumhead service will begin at Largs War Memorial at 10.40am and continue until 10.55am involving Largs Churches Together. 
Everything stops at 10.55am for The Last Post before the two minutes silence at 11am to mark Armistice.
The laying of the wreaths will then take place led by Jack Ransom, 98-year-old president of the Largs branch of RBLS.
Linda Hopkins and Jay Morrow, granddaughter and great great grandson of Robert Hopkins, whose name is on the War Memorial, will also lay down wreathes. 
A Lance Corporal, Robert was a member of the 1/6 Battalion (Black Watch) and died of wounds sustained in battle.
He was posthumously awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the field.
After the remembrance event at Largs War Memorial, tea and coffee will be available at Clark Memorial and St John's churches. 
At 3pm, there will be a wreath casting on the Cumbrae to Largs ferry in respect of those perished at sea, with the service led by Rev. Jonathan Fleming.
War memorials across North Ayrshire have undergone a makeover ahead of this year’s special Remembrance Day with the council’s Streetscene team pulling out the stops to ensure they are in the best possible condition. 
Poppy seeds have also planted in bedding areas as part of the commemoration.
A special service of remembrance to commemorate the end of World War 1 will be held in Fairlie Parish Church on Sunday at 9.45am. 
After the service there will be the laying of wreaths at the war memorial at approximately 10.45am and a two minute silence at 11am.

West Kilbride Parish Church's Remembrance service takes place at 9.30am before a two minutes silence and a laying of wreaths at the war memorial at 11am.


Inverkip Church's service is at 10.45am. 
Uniform organisations will be at the service and parading to the war memorial for a short service afterwards
Millport RBLS will also have three pipers playing at 6am at the island's memorial.
A spokesman for the branch said: “We are proud to be playing a part in this historic international event to commemorate the centenary of the end of the Great War, and to recognise the contribution and sacrifice made by the men and women from our own community.”
North Ayrshire Council’s Legacy Fund is supporting communities and organisations which are holding events or delivering activities that mark this significant event in history.
A total of 12 organisations from every part of North Ayrshire received funding ranging from £200 to £1,500 to mark the anniversary.
Councillor Jim Montgomerie said: “We are commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One in a wide range of ways, encouraging people to reflect on the events from 100 years ago.
“We believe it’s important that we keep alive the memories of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
"Many of the activities centre around looking back at the towns of North Ayrshire 100 years ago and to consider what impact the war had on the local communities.”