How Largs has changed since the Google car first arrived

Here's a look back at some of the former Largs businesses and sights from that first capture 14 years ago...

LARGS STATION

The area around the town's train station has undergone significant changes in the past 14 years. 

The station signage has been updated to fit the new Scotrail brand, replacing the former SPT logo above the enterance. 

The surrounding shops have also changed, with a newsagents and stationary shop sandwiching the information bureau back in the 2010s. 

The only business in the row to have survived is Slater Hogg and Howison, which still stands strong in the same spot today. 

MAIN STREET 

Main Street has seen significant changes in the past decade, with many prominent businesses now gone completely. 

The current Blue Lagoon building was a restaurant grill, and Happit stood on the corner where the Ayrshire Hospice currently resides.

Businesses such as Semichem and Richard Craigmile's sweet shop have all stood the test of time. 

GALLOWGATE STREET

One of the most significant changes of the past 14 years has been the development of the low-rise building on the shorefront. 

Formerly occupied by a bowling alley with associated bar and grill, the multi-premises building now hosts the Coop, Wetherspoons, Costa, and will soon welcome a Barnardo's charity shop.

Speaking of significant seafront changes, the current premises of Allegria and the two adjoining buildings looked very different back in 2008. 

The section of Gallowgate Street was previously in full use, with Morris's seafood restaurant, a youth cafe and an Indian restaurant among the businesses present.

NARDINI'S

One business in the town that hasn't changed a bit, at least on the outside, is the world famous Nardini's. 

Looking back to 2008 the iconic frontage looks no differnt to its modern day photos, proving that some things are just timeless.