Business

Scott Paton is urging customers to take advantage of free delivery service

Largs business launches free deliveries as roadworks hit town centre trade

Thorne Travel on the move around the corner to Bath Street following flooding during Storm Boelo.

Thorne Travel on the move around the corner to Bath Street following flooding during Storm Boelo.

Thorne Travel opens temporary Largs base after flooding forces shop move

Largs Post Office to serve free community lunch in partnership with charity

Vikingar Cafe won a national award

Vikingar Cafe won a national award

Vikingar Café in Largs wins national Best Attraction Café award

Mother and daughter team Lindsay and Katie at new premises in Largs

Mother and daughter team Lindsay and Katie at new premises in Largs

Mother and daughter team up for new beauty and wellbeing salon in Largs

Grilled-88, based in Fairlie, officially reopened earlier this week

Grilled-88, based in Fairlie, officially reopened earlier this week

Takeaway ‘blown away’ by support after reopening under new owner

Nardini at the Moorings in Largs was forced to shut for a day after sustaining external damage

Nardini at the Moorings in Largs was forced to shut for a day after sustaining external damage

Largs seafront café reopens after storm damage forced day-long closure

Largs Yacht Haven

Largs Yacht Haven

Largs Yacht Haven named only Scottish marina in running for national award

The Main Street business is currently closed until further notice

The Main Street business is currently closed until further notice

Largs business unlikely to reopen before 2027 after devastating flood damage

The Fish Works has been named in the top 20 chippies in the UK

The Fish Works has been named in the top 20 chippies in the UK

Largs fish and chip shop named among UK's top 20 takeaways for awards

Storm Boelo flooding forces Thorne Travel’s Largs shop to close after damage leaves premises unsafe

Storm Boelo flooding forces Thorne Travel’s Largs shop to close after damage leaves premises unsafe

Flooding forces Largs travel agency shop to close after extensive damage

Devastated business owners were still pumping water from their shops on Monday as they struggled to come to terms with the damage

Devastated business owners were still pumping water from their shops on Monday as they struggled to come to terms with the damage

Largs business owners left reeling from one of town's worst floods in decades

Stephen Flynn, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, spoke with business owners devastated by flooding at the height of Storm Boelo over the weekend

Stephen Flynn, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, spoke with business owners devastated by flooding at the height of Storm Boelo over the weekend

Flynn says ‘significant lessons’ to be learned after storm damage in Largs

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to the Coffee on the Corner founder, Andrew Paterson, following his passing, with wife Caron thanking the Largs community for their overwhelming support

Heartfelt tributes have been paid to the Coffee on the Corner founder, Andrew Paterson, following his passing, with wife Caron thanking the Largs community for their overwhelming support

Heartbreaking tributes to 'amazing' deli founder after sudden death aged 59

The Community Council meeting was full to capacity on Monday to hear concerns over the local development plan

The Community Council meeting was full to capacity on Monday to hear concerns over the local development plan

Community urged to shape West Kilbride's future as 868 homes proposed for village

Salt & Firth is run by husband-and-wife team Piotr and Angelika Bartczak at the helm,

Salt & Firth is run by husband-and-wife team Piotr and Angelika Bartczak at the helm,

Salt and Firth closes for season with spring reopening planned

C Fayre nets major award - with owner John Watson inset

C Fayre nets major award - with owner John Watson inset

Largs fishmonger nets top national award for excellence after 50 years in trade

New direction for Grilled-88

New direction for Grilled-88

Fairlie takeaway Grilled-88 sold as owner steps back after almost three years

Former WH Smith manager Glenn Alcock looks at high street picture after TG Jones announcement

Former WH Smith manager Glenn Alcock looks at high street picture after TG Jones announcement

Former WH Smith manager calls TG Jones closure ‘another blow’ to town centre

TG Jones to close in Largs before Christmas

TG Jones to close in Largs before Christmas

Largs store to close days before Christmas in blow to high street

The Dancing Midge Café on Glasgow Street will welcome back customers from March 1, 2027

The Dancing Midge Café on Glasgow Street will welcome back customers from March 1, 2027

Popular Millport café to reopen under new ownership in 2027 after revamp

A protest took place outside the venue, and Eneus took the chance to speak to protesters

A protest took place outside the venue, and Eneus took the chance to speak to protesters

Ayrshire firms eye work from £10bn Hunterston data centre, as protest held

Largs-based Wee Wonders becomes a Community Interest Company

Largs-based Wee Wonders becomes a Community Interest Company

Largs children's creative project provides music, puppets and stories

Coppernut reopening in Largs

Coppernut reopening in Largs

Largs gift shop reopens in new home after 12-hour evacuation notice

The independent grocery store opened in the former Farmfoods premises

The independent grocery store opened in the former Farmfoods premises

New Largs food store 'blown away' by incredible support in first week

Coppernut by the Sea was forced to close at Gallowgate Street last month, but staff have found a new premises.

Coppernut by the Sea was forced to close at Gallowgate Street last month, but staff have found a new premises.

Popular business to reopen in new Largs town centre location today

Award-winning Fish Works in London at glitzy ceremony in London last year, and are back in contention for this coming year's top prize.

Award-winning Fish Works in London at glitzy ceremony in London last year, and are back in contention for this coming year's top prize.

Largs chippy lands place in UK's top 40 as national awards race heats up

Toy Story characters greeted customers this afternoon at new Brisbane Store in Largs.

Toy Story characters greeted customers this afternoon at new Brisbane Store in Largs.

New Largs store opens doors with family fun and Toy Story favourites

Cindy Meikle Groves, runs the cafe with partner Tom.

Cindy Meikle Groves, runs the cafe with partner Tom.

Cumbrae cafe shortlisted for national awards as public vote opens

New welllness cafe and Reformers Pilates studio at Seamill Hydro

New welllness cafe and Reformers Pilates studio at Seamill Hydro

Seamill Hydro opens wellness café and six-person Reformer Pilates studio

Road to recruitment: Greggs in Largs Main Street opened an expanded premises in Largs earlier this summer, after moving across the road.

Road to recruitment: Greggs in Largs Main Street opened an expanded premises in Largs earlier this summer, after moving across the road.

Greggs recruiting in Largs with no experience needed and staff discount

Pomodoro takeaway is offering free delivery to customers in KA30 postcode areas while current disruption continues.

Pomodoro takeaway is offering free delivery to customers in KA30 postcode areas while current disruption continues.

Largs takeaway launches free deliveries as collection problems continue

Thirty3 new vision is community-focused, with owner Kevin Cumings pictured in the main restaurant area

Thirty3 new vision is community-focused, with owner Kevin Cumings pictured in the main restaurant area

Largs venue unveils community-focused events future after company liquidation

Licensing chiefs reject increase in capacity bid by JD Wetherspoon

Licensing chiefs reject increase in capacity bid by JD Wetherspoon

J D Wetherspoon

Licensing board rejects Wetherspoon bid to increase pub capacity by a third

Millport Pier Hotel has withdrawn beer garden section of planning application

Millport Pier Hotel has withdrawn beer garden section of planning application

Community council objects to Pier Hotel plan as owners drop proposed beer garden

Staff celebrate the positive inspection report

Staff celebrate the positive inspection report

Care Inspectorate Scotland

Largs care home celebrates glowing first Care Inspectorate report

Nardini's has been a fixture in Largs for decades

Nardini's has been a fixture in Largs for decades

Firm that owns renowned ice cream parlour building collapses into administration

Pippa's Dancewear shop opening in Largs this weekend

Pippa's Dancewear shop opening in Largs this weekend

New dancewear shop set to open its doors in Largs this weekend

Pier Hotel owner Charmaine Murray is involved in pub takeover and rebranding

Pier Hotel owner Charmaine Murray is involved in pub takeover and rebranding

Millport Pier hotelier takes over popular island pub

M&S Foodhall has been providing donations for those in need in North Ayrshire

M&S Foodhall has been providing donations for those in need in North Ayrshire

Marks and Spencer

New Marks and Spencer store donates surplus goods to North Ayrshire Foodbank

Anand Verma is owner of Largs Post Office and has seen a surge in customers in recent weeks following bank closure

Anand Verma is owner of Largs Post Office and has seen a surge in customers in recent weeks following bank closure

Largs Post Office sees surge in customers after last bank branch closure

New Isle View Spa massage and wellness business is to open in Bath Street in Largs.

New Isle View Spa massage and wellness business is to open in Bath Street in Largs.

New Thai Wellness Spa set to open in Largs town centre

The Round Island Cafe and Luca's were recognised at Food Awards Scotland

The Round Island Cafe and Luca's were recognised at Food Awards Scotland

Millport eateries scoop top honours at Food Awards Scotland 2026

Coppernut by the Sea

Coppernut by the Sea

Business seeks new premises in Largs after evacuation

Provost Anthea Dickson at M&S opening in Largs

Provost Anthea Dickson at M&S opening in Largs

Marks and Spencer

Provost hails opening of new M&S food hall in Largs as shoppers flock to store

Shoppers have their say on opening of new M&S food hall in Largs

Shoppers have their say on opening of new M&S food hall in Largs

Marks and Spencer

Droves of shoppers queued from 6.30am for M&S Food Hall opening in Largs

The store is due to officially open its doors at 8.30am on Thursday, August 13

The store is due to officially open its doors at 8.30am on Thursday, August 13

Marks and Spencer

Two much-loved characters to appear in Largs for M&S opening

Communications providers will contact customers ahead of the switchover

Communications providers will contact customers ahead of the switchover

Landline phone warning issued as changes come to North Ayrshire homes

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets

LAH Travel is based on Main Street in West Kilbride

LAH Travel is based on Main Street in West Kilbride

Long-standing North Ayrshire travel agent sold after 'emotional decision'

New Coffee on the Corner shop is coming to Main Street, Largs

New Coffee on the Corner shop is coming to Main Street, Largs

Coffee on the Corner teases Largs opening: ‘It’s been a latte time coming’

New M&S Food Hall to open at 8.30am on August 13

New M&S Food Hall to open at 8.30am on August 13

Marks and Spencer

M&S Largs set to welcome customers next week with grand opening

Webb's Newsagents - end of an era

Webb's Newsagents - end of an era

End of an era for Webb’s as fresh plan charts future of landmark shop

Forty acres of coastal woodland with panoramic sea views go up for sale