About Millport
Millport is the only town on the island of Cumbrae which lies just offshore from the mainland from Largs on the Ayrshire coast. The seaside town curves around an attractive hilly bay on the south coast. The sandy hilly bay is lined by a seafront promenade, perfect for a walk. Millport is a seaside destination popular with families, with a wealth of things to do that are brilliant for building memories. The town possesses Britain’s smallest cathedral, the Cathedral of the Isles, which was completed in 1851 to a design by William Butterfield, one of the leading Gothic revival architects of the day.
Popular Attractions
Take in Garrison House, a striking Gothic building, is now home to the Museum of the Cumbraes and the Garrison House Café, as well as the local Millport library and Millport council offices. As you browse the exhibits, see ancient archaeological relics, and learn the stories of smugglers from the 18th century. Our cottage, Smugglers Rest, has the history of these stories. A mile or so along the south shore to the east is the Museum & Aquarium, where visitors can learn about the wide variety of marine life and local habitats on the island.
Further information on the island
Within Millport you will find a vast array of places to eat out, grocery stores for food and provisions, a motor garage and bike hire shops, cycling around the island is a common pastime. Sailing boats and yachts can take advantage of the pontoons and harbour facilities. Look out for the crocodile rock, a jagged rock painted to look like a crocodile, on the shore.
