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Portachur Point

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Buteshire

Scotland

Portachur Point

Mapes of Millport, 3/5 Guildford Street, Isle of Cumbrae Mapes of Millport (Cycle Hire & Toy Shop) has been serving the island since 1946.
Mapes of Millport, 3/5 Guildford Street, Isle of Cumbrae Credit: Raibeart MacAoidh

Portachur Point is a picturesque headland located in Buteshire, Scotland. Situated along the rugged coastline, this prominent coastal feature offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the open sea. The point is characterized by steep cliffs that drop down to the rocky shoreline below, providing a dramatic backdrop for visitors to admire.

The area surrounding Portachur Point is rich in biodiversity, with a variety of seabirds and marine life inhabiting the waters. Visitors to the point can often spot seals basking on the rocks or fishing in the nearby waters. The point is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of seabirds such as gannets, fulmars, and kittiwakes frequenting the area.

Access to Portachur Point is relatively easy, with a well-maintained footpath leading visitors to the headland. Once at the point, visitors can explore the rugged terrain and take in the stunning views of the Buteshire coastline. Whether looking to enjoy a peaceful walk along the cliffs or simply taking in the natural beauty of the area, Portachur Point is a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.742621/-4.9441822 or Grid Reference NS1553. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mapes of Millport, 3/5 Guildford Street, Isle of Cumbrae Mapes of Millport (Cycle Hire & Toy Shop) has been serving the island since 1946.
Mapes of Millport, 3/5 Guildford Street, Isle of Cumbrae
Mapes of Millport (Cycle Hire & Toy Shop) has been serving the island since 1946.
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 !
Minke Whale - Isle of Cumbrae The very sad sight of a Minke whale at Sheriff's Port on the Isle of Cumbrae.
Minke Whale - Isle of Cumbrae
The very sad sight of a Minke whale at Sheriff's Port on the Isle of Cumbrae.
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.
Wee Cumbrae from Millport Wee Cumbrae (or as the maps would have it, Little Cumbrae) lies less than half a mile (c. 1 km) off the southern tip of Great Cumbrae. The large dark building on the left as viewed is the castle (at NS 152 513) and the smaller 'pimple' at the highest point of the island is its original lighthouse, a cylindrical tower at NS 143 514
Wee Cumbrae from Millport
Wee Cumbrae (or as the maps would have it, Little Cumbrae) lies less than half a mile (c. 1 km) off the southern tip of Great Cumbrae. The large dark building on the left as viewed is the castle (at NS 152 513) and the smaller 'pimple' at the highest point of the island is its original lighthouse, a cylindrical tower at NS 143 514
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 - 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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Portachur Point is located at Grid Ref: NS1553 (Lat: 55.742621, Lng: -4.9441822)

Unitary Authority: North Ayrshire

Police Authority: Ayrshire

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///legroom.stance.measure. Near Millport, North Ayrshire

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