Islands · Scottish Lowlands
Little Cumbrae Island
Also known as: Cumaradh Beag
In or near West Kilbride.
Little Cumbrae Island — island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Little Cumbrae Island, the nearest railway station is West Kilbride, which is 7.1 km away. Entry to the island is free. Please note that accessibility details are not provided.
About
Little Cumbrae Island is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Wikidata describes it as: "island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 55.7213°, -4.9550°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Little Cumbrae (Scottish Gaelic: Cumaradh Beag) is an island in the Firth of Clyde, in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It lies south of Great Cumbrae, its larger neighbour. The underlying geology is igneous with limited outcrops of sedimentary rock. Little Cumbrae House is of 20th century construction, although the island has no permanent inhabitation at present, its population having peaked at 23 in the late 19th century. There is a lighthouse on the western coast.
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Background
History
in the foreground at the right and Arran beyond.]] The Cumbraes were one of the remote locations that early Irish monks settled. There are six or more known caves on the island. A submarine passage was said to run from Monks' Cave (now known as Kings Cave) at Storrils cliff to Kingarth on the Isle of Bute. Walter Stewart is said to have built a castle or hunting lodge on Little Cumbrae. His son, Robert II spent time there hunting the deer, however the site of the "Auld Castle" is unknown. It was occupied during hunting expeditions by Robert II in 1375 and 1384, and was demolished by Cromwell's soldiers in 1653. Little Cumbrae Castle, a small square keep, was built in the 16th century on…
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- Coordinates
- 55.7213, -4.9550
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride — 7.1 km
- Official site
- www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q3057918 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Little Cumbrae (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Little Cumbrae Island.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Cumbrae Island?
- Little Cumbrae Island is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Little Cumbrae Island?
- Little Cumbrae Island — island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Little Cumbrae Island?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 7.1 km away. Its coordinates are 55.7213°, -4.9550°.
- Is Little Cumbrae Island free to visit?
- Yes, Little Cumbrae Island is free to enter.
- How do I get to Little Cumbrae Island?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 7.1 km away.