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Discover the “Magic of Millport”on the Isle of Cumbrae,

Scotland

Cumbrae is Scotland’s most accessible island. Just a 10 minute ferry crossing from the town of Largs on the Ayrshire coast, transports you to a different world. CalMac run a ferry every 15 mins in summer and you can take your bike or car with you. If you arrive on foot, a bus service meets the ferry and takes you straight to Millport town.

Forget about airport delays and make Millport your holiday destination. Basking in its own microclimate, the tropical trees on the prom and the wide expanse of sparkling water can make it appear Mediterranean. Whether it is peace and tranquility you seek, cycling quiet roads with the kids orsomething more adventurous like wind surfing or sailing - Millport has it all.

For further information visit the official Isle of Cumbrae web site at - www.millport.org

Follow in the footsteps of earlier visitors to the island... when you arrive off the ferry you will be greeted by St Maura and Hakon the Norseman

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Isleof Arran


Early history records the The Cumbraes as “The Isles of the Virgins” and St Maura lived on the island around 546AD and was known to have run a hospice here. Some eight centuries later and after 400 years of holding the Western Isles and the Cumbraes, Hakon, a Viking nobleman was to watch from the island as his fleet was defeated in the Battle of Largs in 1263.

Over the centuries since then, this island and the town of Millport have developed into a unique tourist destination. It is the home to the smallest Cathedral in the UK, the Scottish National Sailing School, and an internationally renowned Marine Research Station.Take a look through this e-brochure and visit the website at www.millport.org and you will see why so many visitors tell their friends that “Millport is simply magic!”

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Stunning views around every corner...Each bend in the road around the island reveals a new panorama. From the majestic high peaks of the Island of Arran and across the Isle of Bute to the west, and to the north the view up the Clyde to Dunoon and the sea lochs.

The view north from “The Glaidstane”

Newton beach with Little Cumbrae in view


Stunning views around every corner...Each bend in the road around the island reveals a new panorama. From the majestic high peaks of the Island of Arran and across the Isle of Bute to the west, and to the north the view up the Clyde to Dunoon and the sea lochs.


Professional training for all forms of

watersports at the Scottish National

Centre on the island

Seeking the thrills under the careful

guidance of professionals from the

National Sports Centre

Surrounded by some of the finest sailing waters in Scotland, the Island is home to the Scottish National Sailing School where students of all ages can learn in a safe environment. From wind surfing and dingy sailing to full Ocean Master certification, courses last from a few hours to several weeks.

Bring your own canoe or boat and launch it on the Island or at Largs Marina - a short sail away. If all you need is to get into the water and mess about there are safe beachesto swim, snorkel or fly a kite.


Seeking the thrills under the careful

guidance of professionals from the

National Sports Centre

Freedom to enjoy the speed and excitement of wind surfing off the Island of Cumbrae

Surrounded by some of the finest sailing waters in Scotland, the Island is home to the Scottish National Sailing School where students of all ages can learn in a safe environment. From wind surfing and dingy sailing to full Ocean Master certification, courses last from a few hours to several weeks.

Bring your own canoe or boat and launch it on the Island or at Largs Marina - a short sail away. If all you need is to get into the water and mess about there are safe beachesto swim, snorkel or fly a kite.

inset pictures copyright of Scottish National

Sailing School


“Watching a Hermit Crab take a walk on my hand. Then I’ll gently

put him back in the pool”

“I love Millport and the beach here is great fun”

“We’re building the best Millport sancastle - ever!”

With its ‘Blue Flag’ beachright in the centre of Millport town, it is easy to let the kids have fun while the adults relax on the prom or get the picnic ready.

Being an island, there are beaches on all sides, some are sandy and others rocky coves favoured by smugglers of old. There’s lots to discover and wildlifeto be spotted and a visit to the Marine Resarch Station offers an insight into the creatures that live under the sea around the Island.


Being an island, there are beaches on all sides, some are sandy and others rocky coves favoured by smugglers of old. There’s lots to discover and wildlifeto be spotted and a visit to the Marine Resarch Station offers an insight into the creatures that live under the sea around the Island.


Keeping up a fast pace on a charity

run for The British Heart

Foundation

Cumbrae is often refered to as

“the island of a 1000 bicycles”

Bikes of all types can be hired by

the hour, day or week from three

cycle shops in Millport

At just 10.5 miles to go around the island by road, Cumbrae makes for an ideal challenge for walkers, runners and cyclists of all ages. ‘Round the Island’ charity events take place throughout the year.


pictures copyright Fintry Bay Tearoom


Right in the centre of the town of Millport, the Newton Beach has been awarded the prestigeous ‘Blue Flag’ status by ‘Beautiful Scotland’ and ‘SEPA’. There’s fun for all ages on the ‘crazy golf’ and kids can enjoy the trampolines and the other amusements.

Food in a variety of options from a Bistro restaurant to good old fashioned cafes and ‘fish & chips’ is available within walking distance of the beach.


These landscape pictures and others courtesy of Max Sharp can be purchased at The Millport Florist

The islands and lochs of the west coast of Scotland provide the perfect backdrop for this magnificent lady. None more so than the Island of Cumbrae where she calls every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer.

Sailing aboard Waverley is a unique experience. Her polished wood and gleaming brasswork remind you of a bygone era where quality was the priority. Her triple expansion engines with their three massive pistons and cranks moving effortlessly to power her along are a ‘must see’ for kids from 3 to 93.

Further details of her sailing schedule can be found at www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk

Launched in 1947 from A&J Inglis yard on the river Clyde, “Waverley” is now the very last sea-going paddle steamer in the world. From her base in the heart of Glasgow she sails throughout the summer months providing day trips from locations as far afield as the south of England and Wales.


These landscape pictures and others courtesy of Max Sharp can be purchased at The Millport Florist

The islands and lochs of the west coast of Scotland provide the perfect backdrop for this magnificent lady. None more so than the Island of Cumbrae where she calls every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer.

Sailing aboard Waverley is a unique experience. Her polished wood and gleaming brasswork remind you of a bygone era where quality was the priority. Her triple expansion engines with their three massive pistons and cranks moving effortlessly to power her along are a ‘must see’ for kids from 3 to 93.

Further details of her sailing schedule can be found at www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk


Built in the 1800s as the living quarters for Captain and crew of the Millport based Revenue cutter, “The Royal George”, the building was completely destroyed by a

fire in 2001. Thanks to a heroic effort by the local population and grants from various organisations it has been redeveloped to its former glory and now

houses a museum, library, courtyard cafe and medical offices. It is also the focus for many events throughout the year.


A peaceful evening looking west from Cumbrae over the tip of the Island of Bute to the mountains of the Island of Arran in the background ... just one of the memories you will treasure if you spend time on Cumbrae...


Right in the centre of the town of Millport, the Newton Beach has been awarded the prestigeous ‘Blue Flag’ status by xxxxxx

A peaceful evening looking west from Cumbrae over the tip of the Island of Bute to the mountains of the Island of Arran in the background ... just one of the memories you will treasure if you spend time on Cumbrae...


Offering a spiritual aspect to finding peace and tranquillity, The Cathedral of the Isles offers a religious base with B&B

accommodation in an adjacent building.

The smallest cathedral in the UK, it has a unique place in island life and is the venue for a wide range of musical and other events throughout the year.


Millport’s very own crocodile has been specially trained to be

kind to kids. It’s another ‘must have’ photo

to remind the family of the Magic of Millport.

“Help Daddy he’s eating me!”


“Help Daddy he’s eating me!”


Visitors come to the Island for many different reasons. There is an excellent 18 hole golf course, a friendly local bowling club, the National Sailing School and several pubs, cafes and eating places.

Artists and photographers love the range of landscapes and seascapes. Children love the freedom and safety of island life.

With over 125 species of birds making the Island their base, and seals, porpoises and basking sharks in the waters ... it is paradise for wildlife watchers too.

Whatever your reason to visit Millport and the Isle of Cumbrae, we hope that you will enjoy your visit and are able to take home many happy memories of the “Magic of Millport”.


This digital brochure has been created and sponsored

by Charles Kelly of S K Publishing Ltd

www.intelligentbrochures.comwww.scottishtourismguide.com

for further information onthe Island of Cumbrae check out

the official tourism web site atwww.millport.org

all pictures in this publication are copyright of CP Kelly except where otherwise stated

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