page_title: Upper Largo
section_title: Sir Andrew Wood
hierarchical_section_title: Upper Largo / Sir Andrew Wood
caption_attribution_description: English: A model of Sir Andrew Wood's flagship, the 'Yellow Carvel', in Largo Kirk
context_page_description: Upper Largo or Kirkton of Largo is a village in the parish of Largo, near the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. It rests on the southern slopes of Largo Law and half a mile north of Largo Bay and the rather larger village of Lower Largo. It is the home of Largo Cricket Club.
context_section_description: Sir Andrew Wood, often referred to as the Scottish Nelson, made his name in battles against the English fleet in the years around 1500, and in recognition of his feats he was given estates in this part of Fife by James III.
  He lived in the medieval Largo House, of which only a tower now remains, three hundred yards west of the Parish Church. The oldest part of today's church dates back to 1623, but it was clearly built on the site of an earlier one. Sir Andrew linked his house and the church with what is believed to be Scotland's earliest canal, built so he could be rowed to church in his personal barge each Sunday in a manner befitting a naval hero.
caption: A model of Wood's flagship, the 'Yellow Carvel', in Largo Kirk
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