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Farland Bight

Bay in Buteshire

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Farland Bight

'Eastwood' 9-10 Marine Parade, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae This Category B Listed Building is the best preserved example of a late Victorian villa in Millport, this semi-detached villa is notable for its exuberant three storey bowed bay windows with decorative cast-iron columns with bracketed balconies wrapping round the bays at first floor level. It is locally known as Brandy Castle.
'Eastwood' 9-10 Marine Parade, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae Credit: Raibeart MacAoidh

Farland Bight is a scenic bay located in the county of Buteshire, Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the island, it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and tourists alike.

The bay is characterized by its tranquil waters, which are sheltered by a natural inlet and protected by a series of small islands. These islands provide a picturesque backdrop and serve as a habitat for various species of seabirds, making it a haven for birdwatchers. The crystal-clear waters of Farland Bight also attract snorkelers and divers who are keen to explore the diverse marine life that thrives beneath the surface.

The bay is flanked by rolling hills and lush greenery, creating a stunning contrast against the deep blue of the ocean. Hiking trails and walking paths offer visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area, with panoramic views of the bay and its surroundings.

Farland Bight is also known for its sandy beaches, which stretch along its coastline. These pristine beaches are ideal for leisurely strolls, picnics, or simply relaxing and soaking up the sun. The bay's calm waters make it a popular spot for kayaking and paddleboarding, providing visitors with a chance to explore the bay in a more active way.

With its idyllic setting and abundance of natural beauty, Farland Bight is a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat or an opportunity to connect with nature.

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'Eastwood' 9-10 Marine Parade, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae This Category B Listed Building is the best preserved example of a late Victorian villa in Millport, this semi-detached villa is notable for its exuberant three storey bowed bay windows with decorative cast-iron columns with bracketed balconies wrapping round the bays at first floor level. It is locally known as Brandy Castle.
'Eastwood' 9-10 Marine Parade, Millport, Isle of Cumbrae
This Category B Listed Building is the best preserved example of a late Victorian villa in Millport, this semi-detached villa is notable for its exuberant three storey bowed bay windows with decorative cast-iron columns with bracketed balconies wrapping round the bays at first floor level. It is locally known as Brandy Castle.
Garrison House (Sunken Garden) - Millport, Isle of Cumbrae Garrison House in Millport was built in 1745 as the residence of the Captain and officers of the Revenue Sailing Ship the ‘Royal George’. Garrison's Sunken Garden This restored sunken garden is based on an original design by Robert Weir Schulz. In 1908 and 1909, the 4th Marquess of Bute hired Schulz to create terraces and a new sunken garden at Garrison House. His design reflects the Arts and Crafts style of the time. Schulz was an architect based in London. He worked on many of the Bute properties during this period. Schulz, along with other designers like William Robertson and Gertrude Jerkyll, helped define the Arts and Crafts garden in the U.K. Typical elements included : Drystone walling using local stone, Crazy stone paving, Wild plants instead of glasshouse plants and Plants in niches in rocks in walls, steps and paths. These elements resulted in a 'Cottage' look that was less formal than previous styles of garden. Quite bold in front of a Gothic Revival house like Garrison !
Garrison House (Sunken Garden) - Millport, Isle of Cumbrae
Garrison House in Millport was built in 1745 as the residence of the Captain and officers of the Revenue Sailing Ship the ‘Royal George’. Garrison's Sunken Garden This restored sunken garden is based on an original design by Robert Weir Schulz. In 1908 and 1909, the 4th Marquess of Bute hired Schulz to create terraces and a new sunken garden at Garrison House. His design reflects the Arts and Crafts style of the time. Schulz was an architect based in London. He worked on many of the Bute properties during this period. Schulz, along with other designers like William Robertson and Gertrude Jerkyll, helped define the Arts and Crafts garden in the U.K. Typical elements included : Drystone walling using local stone, Crazy stone paving, Wild plants instead of glasshouse plants and Plants in niches in rocks in walls, steps and paths. These elements resulted in a 'Cottage' look that was less formal than previous styles of garden. Quite bold in front of a Gothic Revival house like Garrison !
Kirkton (c700) - Cumbrae's Medieval Centre Kirkton was a medieval village on Cumbrae and existed for many centuries before Millport was built. The plaque reads "Remains of the ancient jougs by which prisoners were manacled to the rocks. They date back to the 15th century". North Ayrshire Heritage Trails <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.naheritagetrails.co.uk/heritagetrails_cumbrae_kirkton.php" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.naheritagetrails.co.uk/heritagetrails_cumbrae_kirkton.php">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Kirkton (c700) - Cumbrae's Medieval Centre
Kirkton was a medieval village on Cumbrae and existed for many centuries before Millport was built. The plaque reads "Remains of the ancient jougs by which prisoners were manacled to the rocks. They date back to the 15th century". North Ayrshire Heritage Trails LinkExternal link
Great Cumbrae - Millport - Boat moored at the pier A small boat named 'Kestral' is moored longside the pier in Millport. The houses in the background are on Marine Parade.
Great Cumbrae - Millport - Boat moored at the pier
A small boat named 'Kestral' is moored longside the pier in Millport. The houses in the background are on Marine Parade.
Great Cumbrae - Millport - Gulls on the end of the pier Two gulls (Herring Gulls I think) nestled down at the end of Millport's pier. The houses in the background are across the bay on Marine Parade.
Great Cumbrae - Millport - Gulls on the end of the pier
Two gulls (Herring Gulls I think) nestled down at the end of Millport's pier. The houses in the background are across the bay on Marine Parade.
Great Cumbrae - Millport Looking across Millport Bay from near to the Millport Pier Hotel over to Glasgow Street which hugs the northern end of the bay.
Great Cumbrae - Millport
Looking across Millport Bay from near to the Millport Pier Hotel over to Glasgow Street which hugs the northern end of the bay.
Great Cumbrae - The Cathedral of the Isles - from the south The Cathedral of the Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit (to give it its full appellation) is a Category A listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37824" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37824">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> cathedral in the town of Millport on the island of Great Cumbrae. It is one of the smallest (possibly *the* smallest) cathedral in Britain, with many a parish church being larger. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/7562/name/Millport+Episcopal+Cathedral+of+the+Isles+Millport+Strathclyde" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/7562/name/Millport+Episcopal+Cathedral+of+the+Isles+Millport+Strathclyde">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The whole of Millport is a designated conservation area - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Documents/CorporateServices/LegalProtective/LocalDevelopmentPlan/MillportConservationArea.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Documents/CorporateServices/LegalProtective/LocalDevelopmentPlan/MillportConservationArea.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Great Cumbrae - The Cathedral of the Isles - from the south
The Cathedral of the Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit (to give it its full appellation) is a Category A listed LinkExternal link cathedral in the town of Millport on the island of Great Cumbrae. It is one of the smallest (possibly *the* smallest) cathedral in Britain, with many a parish church being larger. For more information, see LinkExternal link The whole of Millport is a designated conservation area - see LinkExternal link
Great Cumbrae - The Cathedral of the Isles - from the East The Cathedral of the Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit (to give it its full appellation) is a Category A listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37824" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37824">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> cathedral in the town of Millport on the island of Great Cumbrae. It is one of the smallest (possibly *the* smallest) cathedral in Britain, with many a parish church being larger. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/7562/name/Millport+Episcopal+Cathedral+of+the+Isles+Millport+Strathclyde" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/7562/name/Millport+Episcopal+Cathedral+of+the+Isles+Millport+Strathclyde">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The whole of Millport is a designated conservation area - see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Documents/CorporateServices/LegalProtective/LocalDevelopmentPlan/MillportConservationArea.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/Documents/CorporateServices/LegalProtective/LocalDevelopmentPlan/MillportConservationArea.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Great Cumbrae - The Cathedral of the Isles - from the East
The Cathedral of the Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit (to give it its full appellation) is a Category A listed LinkExternal link cathedral in the town of Millport on the island of Great Cumbrae. It is one of the smallest (possibly *the* smallest) cathedral in Britain, with many a parish church being larger. For more information, see LinkExternal link The whole of Millport is a designated conservation area - see LinkExternal link
Great Cumbrae - Cathedral of the Isles - Nave & Chancel Looking along the nave into the chancel of the Cathedral of the Isles in Millport, Great Cumbrae. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7219178">NS1655 : Great Cumbrae - The Cathedral of the Isles - from the south</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7219182">NS1655 : Great Cumbrae - The Cathedral of the Isles - from the East</a> for more information
Great Cumbrae - Cathedral of the Isles - Nave & Chancel
Looking along the nave into the chancel of the Cathedral of the Isles in Millport, Great Cumbrae. See NS1655 : Great Cumbrae - The Cathedral of the Isles - from the south and NS1655 : Great Cumbrae - The Cathedral of the Isles - from the East for more information
Great Cumbrae - The Cathedral of the Isles - Ancient relics A small plaque above these relics states: "These Crosses and Carved Fragments Relics of the ancient Christianity of the Island were deposited within the College precincts by the Founder George Frederick, 6th Earl of Glasgow Ye have considered the days of old and the years of ancient times. Psalms LXXVII 5"
Great Cumbrae - The Cathedral of the Isles - Ancient relics
A small plaque above these relics states: "These Crosses and Carved Fragments Relics of the ancient Christianity of the Island were deposited within the College precincts by the Founder George Frederick, 6th Earl of Glasgow Ye have considered the days of old and the years of ancient times. Psalms LXXVII 5"
Great Cumbrae - Millport - The Garrison The Category 'B' listed <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37825" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB37825">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Garrison in Millport, Great Cumbrae has had several uses since its original construction in the C18th as a garrison for the local excise men and associated troops. However, little of the original building remains as the house was extensively renovated in the 19th century for the Earl of Glasgow. It now houses an interesting little museum.
Great Cumbrae - Millport - The Garrison
The Category 'B' listed LinkExternal link Garrison in Millport, Great Cumbrae has had several uses since its original construction in the C18th as a garrison for the local excise men and associated troops. However, little of the original building remains as the house was extensively renovated in the 19th century for the Earl of Glasgow. It now houses an interesting little museum.
Great Cumbrae - Millport - Crocodile Rock The much photographed 'Crocodile Rock' on the coast of Great Cumbrae in the town of Millport. This humorous painted rock has become one of Great Cumbrae's "must see" features!
Great Cumbrae - Millport - Crocodile Rock
The much photographed 'Crocodile Rock' on the coast of Great Cumbrae in the town of Millport. This humorous painted rock has become one of Great Cumbrae's "must see" features!
Great Cumbrae - The Lion This outcrop on the southeastern coast of Great Cumbrae is known as 'The Lion' More information here <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://millport.org/directory/lion-rock" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://millport.org/directory/lion-rock">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Great Cumbrae - The Lion
This outcrop on the southeastern coast of Great Cumbrae is known as 'The Lion' More information here LinkExternal link
The Lion Rock - Isle of Cumbrae
The Lion Rock - Isle of Cumbrae
Great Cumbrae - Millport - The Wedge This house is reckoned to be the narrowest in the world - though as its name suggests it does widen from this ridiculously narrow frontage of just 47" (1.2m). It was put up for sale in 2015 with an asking price of OIEO £85,000 - Article on it here <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2967197/World-s-narrowest-house-sale-85-000-47-inches-wide-really-isn-t-room-swing-cat.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2967197/World-s-narrowest-house-sale-85-000-47-inches-wide-really-isn-t-room-swing-cat.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Great Cumbrae - Millport - The Wedge
This house is reckoned to be the narrowest in the world - though as its name suggests it does widen from this ridiculously narrow frontage of just 47" (1.2m). It was put up for sale in 2015 with an asking price of OIEO £85,000 - Article on it here LinkExternal link
Great Cumbrae - Millport - The Jetty A view along the jetty which runs out to sea from Guildford Street in Millport, Great Cumbrae. The small island seen ahead is the southern of two islands called The Eileans.
Great Cumbrae - Millport - The Jetty
A view along the jetty which runs out to sea from Guildford Street in Millport, Great Cumbrae. The small island seen ahead is the southern of two islands called The Eileans.
Great Cumbrae - Cathedral of the Isles - Chancel & Altar The altar beneath <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7219781">NS1655 : Great Cumbrae - Cathedral of the Isles - East Windiow</a> in the chancel of the Cathedral of the Isles in Millport, Great Cumbrae. For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/7562/name/Millport+Episcopal+Cathedral+of+the+Isles+Millport+Strathclyde" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/7562/name/Millport+Episcopal+Cathedral+of+the+Isles+Millport+Strathclyde">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Great Cumbrae - Cathedral of the Isles - Chancel & Altar
The altar beneath NS1655 : Great Cumbrae - Cathedral of the Isles - East Windiow in the chancel of the Cathedral of the Isles in Millport, Great Cumbrae. For more information, see LinkExternal link
Great Cumbrae - Cathedral of the Isles - East Windiow The East Window of is by John Hardman & Co as are most of the windows in the cathedral (with the exception of the nave west window and the Lady Chapel east window which are by William Wailes of Newcastle). This window depicts from the top - God; SS Peter and Paul; the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove; SS Augustine and Columba and the four Evangelists (SS Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) For more information, see <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/7562/name/Millport+Episcopal+Cathedral+of+the+Isles+Millport+Strathclyde" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.scottishchurches.org.uk/sites/site/id/7562/name/Millport+Episcopal+Cathedral+of+the+Isles+Millport+Strathclyde">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Great Cumbrae - Cathedral of the Isles - East Windiow
The East Window of is by John Hardman & Co as are most of the windows in the cathedral (with the exception of the nave west window and the Lady Chapel east window which are by William Wailes of Newcastle). This window depicts from the top - God; SS Peter and Paul; the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove; SS Augustine and Columba and the four Evangelists (SS Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) For more information, see LinkExternal link
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Farland Bight is located at Grid Ref: NS1754 (Lat: 55.745672, Lng: -4.9119971)

Unitary Authority: North Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

What 3 Words

///chuckle.canine.additives. Near Millport, North Ayrshire

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Seamark Buoy Lateral Category: port
Seamark Buoy Lateral Colour: red
Seamark Buoy Lateral Shape: can
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Seamark Name: Hun 9
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Farland Point
Tourism: picnic_site
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Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
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Bench
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Colour: green
Material: metal
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