Grand Tour of the North Day 25 Isle of Cumbrae

Today's trip was to Isle of Cumbrae with Francis who I met while staying at Inverness Hostel. I had to catch the train from Glasgow Central Station & travel to Largs where the ferry takes you to the Isle of Cumbrae.  Francis met me off the train as Largs is where she lives.
The ferry takes 10 minutes & cost £3.60 return & a bus takes you to Millport which costs £1.60 return.
Largs was invaded by Vikings & every year theres a Viking Festival, this year it takes place Sat 27th Aug - Sun 4th Sept.
The ferry arrived & vehicles & pedestrians disembarked before we were to board & we made our way onto the top deck & we were soon on our way. The journey was smooth & quick. I see the bus waiting. After we embarked we were on the bus & 10 minutes later we arrived at a Millport. Large houses front the seafront some were brightly painted, palm trees grow along the promenade. There's a building called the Garrison House built in 1745 by Capt Crawford to house himself & the crew of Royal George revenue cutter. It's now a library & Museum, there's a café.
In the courtyard you'll find a gift & craft shop.
The island has the smallest Cathedral in Europe was designed by William Butterfield in 1851.
The town seems to have retained much of its charm of the heyday of seaside resorts of the Victorian era. The views from the prom are stunning. The crocodile rock attracts children & adults alike & can't resist a photo or two.

 

 

You can hire a bicycle or walk round the complete island, it's only 10 miles & the highest point is 417ft. The harbour is quite small & all the boats are for leasure.
For stunning views & peaceful settings Isle of Cumbrae is the ideal place to go.
The town Largs takes you to a different world