MILLPORT FAIR FULL
The most recognisable out of the trio is the ‘ Crocodile Rock’ which has been around for over 100-years! It is also considered to be one of Scotland’s “quirkiest, best-known landmarks”.Ĭheck out our full blog post on The Cumbrae Rocks to discover where to find them! Over the years these have become iconic Cumbrae landmarks, and they’re bound to catch your eye as you’re out walking or cycling. The Isle of Cumbrae is home to a collection of quirky rock formations which can be found dotted around the island. You can find the Isle of Cumbrae Gin Distillery Here. As part of their plan for the future, they also hope to offer cocktail-making, lamp-making, and other workshops – so stay tuned! They also released their second “Croc Rock” gin in April 2021, appropriately named after the island’s iconic Crocodile Rock.Ĭoming soon in November 2022 is the Restoration Gin, to help raise funds to regenerate Millport’s beloved Town Hall.Ĭurrently, the lovely group have their store open in Millport town and have been running gin tastings and tours since Summer 2021. The gin itself has flavours of lavender, fresh island bramble and a hint of sweet orange. The team named their flagship gin “NostalGin” as it embodies the heritage of Millport as well as the Scottish Island experience. The distillery was officially launched in September 2019 and, since then, has been a roaring success. The idea began to blossom during Thursday quiz nights at the ‘Twa Dugs’ local bar, but quickly developed into the Isle of Cumbrae’s first-ever distillery. Isle of Cumbrae Distillers is was started by a unique team of 5 full and part-time “Millportonians”, distinctively positioned as being one of the few all-female distilling teams in Scotland, and the only international women’s team, drawing representation from the UK, Canada, and the USA. Load up the route to the Glaidstone on your Google Maps app Here.įancy a wee G&T after a day of exploring the island? Well, our good friends at Isle of Cumbrae Distillers have got you covered. On a clear day, it’s nothing short of spectacular and you might be able to see as far south as Ailsa Craig. Once you’re up there, you’ll see the neighbouring Clyde islands of Wee Cumbrae, Arran, and Bute, and back across to the mainland coast of North Ayrshire. You can find the Glaidstone as part of the Inner Circle Walk and it takes about 40 minutes to reach the island’s peak, walking from Millport town. Saying that, it’s well worth the jaunt up to the top as the views across the River Clyde are unreal. To put that into perspective, a Munro is anything over 3,000 feet – so it is certainly not the tallest peak in Scotland, but a fair hike nonetheless! You can find the Glaidstone at the very top of the island, which is at a height of 417 feet (127m) above sealevel.