Historic houses · Central Scotland
The Garrison, Millport
In or near West Kilbride.
The Garrison, Millport — house in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fairlie · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Garrison, Millport is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.7537°, -4.9268°.
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Official information
Garrison House is a historic building in Millport, originally built in 1745, that serves as a community hub. It houses a museum showcasing the history of the Cumbrae islands, a library, and various facilities including a café and craft shop.
Place summary
The Garrison is a historic house located in Millport, within the Scottish Highlands, postcode KA28. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7537, -4.9268
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA28 0DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Phone
- 01475 531 400
- Nearest railway station
- Fairlie — 4.6 km
- Official site
- www.garrisonhousecumbrae.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17831328 (CC0)
- commons: Garrison House, Millport, Cumbrae, Scotland 05.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Garrison Motorhome Site
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Millport
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Great Cumbrae Island War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Newton Sands
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The Wedge
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Cumbrae Parish Church, Millport
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Millport Harbour
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Knox's Port
Marinas · 0.5 km
Bessy's Port
Marinas · 0.6 km
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Garrison, Millport?
- The Garrison, Millport is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA28 0DE).
- What is The Garrison, Millport?
- The Garrison, Millport — house in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to The Garrison, Millport?
- The nearest railway station is Fairlie, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA28 0DE.
- Is The Garrison, Millport a listed building?
- The Garrison, Millport is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to The Garrison, Millport?
- The nearest railway station is Fairlie, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA28 0DE.