Vineyards · Central Scotland
Great Cumbrae Island, Down Craig
In or near Ascog.
Great Cumbrae Island, Down Craig — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Largs · 2.4 km
About
Great Cumbrae Island, Down Craig is one of Britain's growing number of vineyards, located in scotland highlands. UK viticulture has expanded significantly since the 1980s, with English sparkling wines now winning international awards. Most British vineyards offer tours and tastings of their estate-grown wines. hillfort in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Great Cumbrae Island, located in the Scottish Highlands, features a vineyard known for its unique terroir. The vineyard produces a range of wines that reflect the island's climate and soil. Visitors can expect a scenic setting with opportunities for wine tasting and exploring the surrounding natural beauty. The vineyard contributes to the growing interest in Scottish wine production.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7809, -4.8998
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA28 0HQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Largs — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31095858 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Down Craig Hillfort
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Horse Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Aird Hill
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Tomont End Monument, Great Cumbrae Island
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
HMS Shearwater Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Glaid Stone
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Indian Rock
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Great Cumbrae Island
Islands · 1.9 km
Castle Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Barbay Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
John Campbell Memorial Fountain
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
War Memorial, Largs
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
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Aird Hill
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Cumbrae Island, Down Craig?
- Great Cumbrae Island, Down Craig is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA28 0HQ).
- What is Great Cumbrae Island, Down Craig?
- Great Cumbrae Island, Down Craig — a UK vineyard in scotland highlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
- How do I get to Great Cumbrae Island, Down Craig?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA28 0HQ.
- How do I get to Great Cumbrae Island, Down Craig?
- The nearest railway station is Largs, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA28 0HQ.