Larne, Northern Ireland
Main Street, Larne, Northern Ireland Tonight, I am focusing on Larne, a town with a rich and varied history on the west coast of Northern Ireland . Population is about 20,000. Today, Larne is an important ferry port with direct links to the West of Scotland. The Cairnryan to Larne crossing takes two hours and (subject to visibility) provides excellent views across the Irish Sea. Cairnryan, west of Scotland Crossing the Irish Sea In order to allow visitors to connect with Larne’s long commercial and industrial history the local museum has established a Heritage Trail which includes: The Promenade with its early sea bathing facilities. Waterloo Lime Kiln. William Bald Memorial. ( Bald was a talented Scottish engineer from the 19th century.) Chaine Tower ( In memory of a local 19th century entrepreneur). Princess Victoria Memorial ( A passenger ship which sank with loss of 133 passengers in 1953.). Memorial to UVF ( paramilitaries) gunrunning in 1914. Larne Harbour, where a ...