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7 Things to Do in Millport That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Millport, United Kingdom (UK) including Cathedral of the Isles, Garrison House, Mapes Of Millport, Newton Beach, On Your Bike! Millport, Robertson Museum and Aquarium, Bar at The Royal George.
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1. Cathedral of the Isles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By tabamba - Troon, United Kingdom
Beautiful small Cathedral hidden away among the trees not far back from the front street. Well worth a visit with a great history and many interesting features including numerous piano and organ keyboard instruments and many other artefacts. The Cathedral of The Isles, not to be missed if visiting Millport.
2. Garrison House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
The Garrison house café is situated within the beautifully restored Garrison building in Millport serving the best homemade food in town.
Reviewed By Travel_Teddybears - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Popped in here to look at the museum. It was well set out informative bright and cheerful. The building has been beautifully renovated.
What a difference from the burnt out shell of a few years ago.
We decided to have a quick coffee and scone.
We were amazed by the blackboard offering every type of healthy smoothie under the sun. A fantastic selection.
There was also a nice menu of hot foot.
The place was clean, very busy and the staff nice and cheerful.
All in all a nice place to visit.
And if your taken ill the Doctor is in the same building !!!
3. Mapes Of Millport
Overall Ratings
5 based on 30 reviews
MAPES IS THE BEST NAME FOR BIKE HIRE IN Millport ...so why not make us your first stop on the Island! We are right in the centre of town, opposite the Crazy Golf and the flagpole, so it is easy to find us. We are open seven days a week.
Reviewed By pologreyhound - Glasgow, United Kingdom
For most of the visitors the Isle of Cumbrae is better known as Millport. A 10 minute ferry crossing from the Largs slipway- £25 return car and four passengers: 15 minute service in high summer. The island is not big 11 miles in circumference but is a Mecca in the west of Scotland. Best way around the island is by bike or walking although there are buses between Millport and the slip and a circular bus route. Cyclist of all ages and sizes predominate so drivers keep the speed down to 20.
On leaving the slip we turned left to Millport, 3 miles away. There is accomodation and services at the water sports centre nearby, plenty of sailing and canoeing.
About a mile from Millport is the Field Study Centre that has morphed from the old marine field station originally run by Glasgow University. The FSC has modern accomodation and used by student groups during term time but offers 'Real family holidays' outwith this period. See FSC website.
Millport is quaint. It has modernised but kept its feel. There is a pink sand beach and the crocodile rock and a prominade with a few picnic tables towards the eastern end. Could do with two or three more. But the views to the south and west towards Arran are beautiful.
The centre of the town is the Garrison complete with Gardens, local museum, cafe (local foods reasonably priced) and small gift shop. Toilets are good even the historic blocks on the prom.
The many families visiting the island from day tripper to annual holidaymakers are well serviced by shops, and bike hire. The bay is safe for swimming, boating and mooring too.
Continuing round the island gives views over the Kyles of Bute and Arran with wonderful scenery.
Fintry Bay is the recognised next stop. Identified by the number of bikes that are parked up. There is a kiosk and patio here that sells snacks, drinks and very good creamy icecream. The beach is small and bouldery. However further north there are several very nice pink sand Beaches, but they too are small and parking vehicles can be an issue.
Finally we drove up College Street at the side of the Garrison to the Glad Stone viewpoint at the centre of the island and experienced the 360 Panorama. Spectacular!
Accomodation to fit all sizes of family and pockets.
PS There are two electric vehicle charging points out the George Hotel at the pier.
4. Newton Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Travel_Teddybears - Glasgow, United Kingdom
We spent a lovely afternoon walking on this lovely beach. There wasn't another soul about but then I suppose it was September. Even so the sun was shining and it was quite warm. I read in the paper the Beaches in the south were crowded in the late Sunshine and we thought how lovely to be on this empty beach.
I would imagine in summer is full of happy children. Lovely views south out to sea and across to Arran. Delightful.
5. On Your Bike! Millport
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By Freddie M - Largs, United Kingdom
Great way to get exercise - ferry over for £3.20 and then round the Island. Need to know wind direction and decide, need behind you up the west side.
Will possibly take 35 minutes so miss next ferry, but can then do high road back into Millport and out again by the aquarium and coast and just make the next ferry - about 16 miles in under an hour against pretty strong winds!
6. Robertson Museum and Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Kathie S - Urbandale, Iowa
This museum is undergoing renovations, but the accompanying accommodations are up and running. The rooms are clean and all offer on suite bathrooms. Many of the rooms are new and more are being built. The facility offers classes and has wonderful well equipped meeting rooms and work spaces for families and group visits. There is a well stocked library, and a lovely art gallery stocked by an artist in residence. 3 meals a day are served in your very reasonable room rates.
7. Bar at The Royal George
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By grana1963 - corby
Stopped off for a afternoon beverage.....looking out at the beautiful buildings and beach, we were very lucky as the weather was lovely...service was great....drinks were lovely and refreshing after a busy day sightseeing.
