Great Cumbrae
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"Isle of Cumbrae" redirects here. For the ferry, see MV Isle of Cumbrae.
Great Cumbrae (Scottish Gaelic: Cumaradh Mòr) is the larger of the two islands known as The Cumbraes in the lower Firth of Clyde in western Scotland. The island is sometimes called Millport, after its main town.
Quick Facts Scottish Gaelic name, Scots name ...
Scottish Gaelic name | Cumaradh Mòr |
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Scots name | Cumbray or Kumbra Moir (historic) |
Location | |
OS grid reference | NS169566 |
Coordinates | 55.77°N 4.92°W / 55.77; -4.92 |
Physical geography | |
Island group | Firth of Clyde |
Area | 1,168 ha (4.5 sq mi) |
Area rank | 45 [1] |
Highest elevation | The Glaidstane 127 metres (417 ft) |
Administration | |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Country | Scotland |
Council area | North Ayrshire |
Demographics | |
Population | 1,376[2] |
Population rank | 10 [1] |
Population density | 117.8/km2 (305/sq mi)[2][3] |
Largest settlement | Millport |
References | [3][4] |
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Home to the Cathedral of The Isles and the FSC Millport field study centre, the island has a community of 1,300 residents.