Millport
Place in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.754, -4.923 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 16 55 |
| Population: | 1,280 |
Millport sits on the small island of Great Cumbrae in the outer Firth of Clyde, the island’s compact harbour, long promenade and Victorian pier making it a classic Scottish seaside town. It’s a popular day-trip destination from Glasgow and nearby Largs, with gentle coastal paths and quiet roads that make cycling round the island a favourite pastime for visitors and locals alike.
The town blends a strong tourist economy with traditional fishing and a close-knit resident community; points of interest include the diminutive Cathedral of the Isles and the long-established Millport Marine Biological Station, reflecting the island’s marine heritage. Architecturally there are attractive Victorian buildings and small museums, and the rhythm of life shifts seasonally as visitors arrive to enjoy beaches, seafood and the island’s relaxed pace.
Postcode districts covering Millport
Most populated places nearby
- Paisley 20.3 miles
- Kilmarnock 19.2 miles
- Ayr 23.7 miles
- Greenock 14.6 miles
- Irvine 14.5 miles
- Clydebank 22.5 miles
- Newton Mearns 23.3 miles
- Renfrew 22.2 miles
- Dumbarton 19.1 miles
- Barrhead 20.9 miles
- Kilwinning 10.9 miles
- Johnstone 16.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Great Cumbrae Island Island 0.5 miles
- Fairlie Place 2.7 miles
- North Coast Ward 2.7 miles
- Largs Place 3.6 miles
- West Kilbride Place 5.3 miles
- Rothesay Place 7.4 miles
- Bute Island 7.7 miles
- Isle of Bute Ward 7.7 miles
- Skelmorlie Place 7.8 miles
- Dalry Place 8.5 miles
- Ardrossan Place 8.5 miles
- Port Bannatyne Place 9.1 miles
Example postcodes in Millport
KA28 0EF, KA28 0EU, KA28 0AT, KA28 0BH, KA28 0BS, KA28 0EB, KA28 0AU, KA28 0BT, KA28 0AX … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 20.7 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 21.4 miles
- Fairlie Railway Station 2.7 miles
- Largs Railway Station 3.5 miles
Hotels near Millport Ad
- Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort 4 5.3 miles
- The Woodhouse Hotel 3 4 miles
- Brisbane House Hotel 3 3.7 miles
- Seamill House Hotel 5.2 miles
- The Glenburn Hotel 4 7.6 miles
- The Waterside Hotel & Spa 4 5.6 miles
- The Lauriston Hotel 3 9.2 miles
- Cannon House Guest House 7.7 miles
- Cadillac Kustomz Hotel 5 9.1 miles
Schools in Millport
- Cumbrae Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hunterston Sands Beach 2.1 miles
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 2.7 miles
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 2.9 miles
- Kelburn Estate 3 miles
- Hunterston House Country house 3 miles
- Knock Castle Estate 4.6 miles
- Castle Toward Estate 8.6 miles
- Port Bannatyne Marina Marina 9.7 miles
- Knockdow Estate 9.9 miles
- Ardeer House Estate 10.7 miles
- Kip Marina Marina 10.9 miles
- South Hall Estate 12.2 miles