A live webcam of Newton Bay shows visitors live weather on the island. There are wide sandy beaches close to the centre of town, popular for paddling and swimming. Quadricycles can be hired from one of them, opposite the crazy golf.Īs well as numerous tea rooms and cafes, the island has a Chinese restaurant, two chip shops, and several other restaurants, making eating out easy. There are three cycle hire shops, with several hundred bicycles between them. Millport has a limited range of shops including newsagents, butchers, grocers, craft and gift shops, clothes shops, toy shop, fishing tackle shop, outdoor clothing shop, electrical and hardware stores – mainly open at the weekends. It would have been the smallest city in the UK. In 2011, Millport considered applying for city status, on the basis of having a cathedral. It is notable that the houses are being built primarily by private individuals - with the land having been sold off in the form of single plots. Ĭurrently a large development of around 40 family sized homes is underway between Millport Bowling Club and Penmachrie Farm. The Garrison Model Rail Club, located in cabins on the grounds at Garrison House, welcomes visits to its model railway layouts each week. It now houses the Museum of the Cumbraes, a library, council offices, a GP surgery and the Garrison Cafe. After several years of work renovation of the property was completed in 2008 at a total cost of £5 million. Cumbrae Community Development Company, the local development trust, made a successful bid to the National Lottery and other funders to enable the building to be re-constructed for community benefit. The Garrison House was badly damaged after an arson attack in 2001. The local Lady Margaret Hospital was founded in 1900 and bears the name of Lady Margaret Crichton-Stuart, daughter of John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquess of Bute as a tribute and mark of respect to the eldest daughter of Lord Bute. Various other churches such as the cathedrals in Nin and Zadar in Croatia lay claim to this title.
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It is the smallest cathedral in Great Britain and is variously described as "the smallest cathedral in Europe", "the second smallest in Europe", or "probably the smallest in Europe". The Cathedral of the Isles of the Scottish Episcopal Church, completed in 1851, seats only 100 people. These large houses still form the backbone of the housing stock. Many of these used rock mined from The Eileans. To the west and east of the old harbour, many fine Victorian and Edwardian villas were built, along with new tenements. The Victorian era was a period of rapid growth, both in terms of population, governance, amenities and property. Several of the streets in Millport are named after crew members of the Revenue cutter Royal George. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.The Garrison House in the centre of town, constructed in 1745, was formerly the barracks/Captain's mansion, then the home of the Earl of Glasgow, and is now in community ownership (see "Current Developments" below).ĭuring the development of the River Clyde as a main thoroughfare for goods, shipbuilding and smuggling, Millport was a strategic base for Customs and Excise. Newtown Bay in the village offers sheltered anchorages and secure moorings. Millport is also the home of Europe’s smallest cathedral and Britain’s narrowest house. There is a water sports centre on the island offering various courses including kayaking and canoeing. A haven for wildlife, Cumbrae attracts migrant birds from around the world and the flora of the island is equally varied, and a visit to the island’s Marine Research Station with it museum and aquarium is a must. The Isle of Cumbrae offers a truly relaxing escape, and is hugely popular with cyclists and walkers, yet is just a 10-minute water crossing from mainland Ayrshire on ferries which run very frequently during the summer. The town offers cafés, shops, bars and a bistro. There is a sandy beach with tropical palms fronting the promenade, and yachts are moored out in the sheltered bay. This holiday home is only yards from the shoreline and a 5-minute walk from Millport town centre on the Isle of Cumbrae. Lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and BBQ. Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Second Floor:īedroom 3: With kingsize bed and Velux window.īedroom 4: With twin beds, single sofa bed and Velux window.īathroom: With bath and toilet.
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Shower room: With shower cubicle and toilet.
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Kitchen/dining room: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and door leading to balcony. Living room: With open fire, 40" Freeview TV, DVD player and CD player. Situated on the Isle of Cumbrae, this spacious first floor conversion of a Victorian villa boasts stunning views over the bay to the mountains of Arran.