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Isle of Cumbrae

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Isle of Cumbrae

Isle of Cumbrae sits on the route: 10 minutes from Fairlie, 40km from Loch Lomond.

Isle of Cumbrae is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,434, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Isle of Cumbrae sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Isle of Cumbrae to your route.

About Isle of Cumbrae

The Cumbraes are a group of islands in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The islands belong to the traditional county of Bute and the modern unitary authority of North Ayrshire. The main islands in the group are: Great Cumbrae Little Cumbrae These two islands are separated from each other by a broad sound called The Tan

Read more and from the Scottish mainland by a busy shipping channel known as the Fairlie Roads. There are also a number of uninhabited islets in the group: The Eileans Castle Island The Broad Islands Trail Isle The Cumbraes are referred to as the Kumreyiar in the Norse Saga of Haakon Haakonarson.

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Isle of Cumbrae offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Isle of Cumbrae located?

Isle of Cumbrae is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.7693 latitude, -4.9191 longitude.

What is the population of Isle of Cumbrae?

Isle of Cumbrae has a population of approximately 1,434 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,434
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.7693, -4.9191

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Isle of Cumbrae

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Loch Lomond

Britain's largest freshwater lake by surface area, where Highland mountains meet Lowland shores in a landscape immortalised in song.

40 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Riverside Museum

Glasgow's Zaha Hadid-designed transport museum on the Clyde, packed with classic cars, a recreated cobbled street of vintage vehicles, and the tall ship Glenlee moored outside.

40 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Electric Brae

Famous optical-illusion stretch of the A719 on the Ayrshire coast where cars appear to roll uphill. Drivers have pulled over to test the gravity-defying slope since the 1930s.

44 km · about 50 min drive

cafe

The Oak Tree Inn

A popular stopping point on the A82 beside Loch Lomond, where road trippers heading to the Scottish Highlands pause to take in one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs.

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Rest and Be Thankful

A famous viewpoint at the top of Glen Croe where 18th-century soldiers carved the name into a stone after completing the military road.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Isle of Cumbrae

  • 44 kmElectric BraeFamous optical-illusion stretch of the A719 on the Ayrshire coast where cars appear to roll uphill. Drivers have pulled over to test the gravity-defying slope since the 1930s.
  • 51 kmRest and Be ThankfulA famous viewpoint at the top of Glen Croe where 18th-century soldiers carved the name into a stone after completing the military road.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Isle of Cumbrae.

Millport

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 1,280

Fairlie

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4 km awayPop. 1,440

Largs

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West Kilbride

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10 km awayPop. 4,760

Rothesay

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11 km awayPop. 4,310

Skelmorlie

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 1,990

Isle of Bute

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 7,228

Wemyss Bay

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 2,580

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