The gin itself has flavours of lavender, fresh island bramble and a hint of sweet orange. The team named their flagship gin “NostalGin” as it embodies the heritage of Millport as well as the Scottish Island experience. The distillery was officially launched in September 2019 and, since then, has been a roaring success. The idea began to blossom during Thursday quiz nights at the ‘Twa Dugs’ local bar, but quickly developed into the Isle of Cumbrae’s first-ever distillery.
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Isle of Cumbrae Distillers is was started by a unique team of 5 full and part-time “Millportonians”, distinctively positioned as being one of the few all-female distilling teams in Scotland, and the only international women’s team, drawing representation from the UK, Canada, and the USA. Load up the route to the Glaidstone on your Google Maps app Here.įancy a wee G&T after a day of exploring the island? Well, our good friends at Isle of Cumbrae Distillers have got you covered. On a clear day, it’s nothing short of spectacular and you might be able to see as far south as Ailsa Craig. Once you’re up there, you’ll see the neighbouring Clyde islands of Wee Cumbrae, Arran, and Bute, and back across to the mainland coast of North Ayrshire. You can find the Glaidstone as part of the Inner Circle Walk and it takes about 40 minutes to reach the island’s peak, walking from Millport town. Saying that, it’s well worth the jaunt up to the top as the views across the River Clyde are unreal. To put that into perspective, a Munro is anything over 3,000 feet – so it is certainly not the tallest peak in Scotland, but a fair hike nonetheless! You can find the Glaidstone at the very top of the island, which is at a height of 417 feet (127m) above sealevel. Kelburn Castle & Country Centre (Largs)ģ60-degree panoramic view around the island? Now you’re talking.The Cathedral of The Isles – The Smallest in the UK.The Wedge – The ‘Narrowest House in the World’.Lion Rock, Crocodile Rock & Indian Rock.Here are all of the best and most unique things you can do on ‘Scotland’s Most Accessible Island’. More information on the fair is available by calling 81.Īrticle courtesy of the Potter County Commissioners.Thinking about a trip to the Isle of Cumbrae, and looking for things to see and do? Well, you’re in right place… Saturday: 10 am, old-timers’ horse show 6-10, music by Legends 10, fireworks display.Friday: 9 am, junior dairy show 6, trophy horse show 7, 4-H/FFA junior livestock auction 7-11, music by Stray Bullet.Thursday: 8 am, open horse show 9 am, open dairy show 7-8 and 9-11, music by Happy Days 8 pm, queen crowning.Wednesday (Senior Citizens Day): noon to 4, music by Hum Johnson and Country Gold 1, sheep show 6, kiddie horse show 7-11, music by Two Mile Band.Tuesday: 9 am, youth horse show 11:30, Grange show and awards 4, beef show 7, baked goods auction 6-7 and 8-11, music by Quigg Hollow.Monday: 7-11, music by Country Pickin’.Sunday: 3 pm, pony pull 6, opening ceremonies and kiddie parade 6-10, music by Faith Praise.As always, there will be rides, exhibits, refreshments, animal displays and entertainment and more.Ĭarnival rides are at reduced prices Monday through Saturday from 1-5 pm. Once again, there is no gate admission charge and no parking fee. 1) and continues through next Saturday night, Aug. The Potter County Fair returns for its 74th running on Sunday (Aug. Fair to be held despite reductions in funding