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The Cathedral of the Isles

Millport, on the little Isle of Cumbrae has a hidden gem – hidden because the Cathedral of the Isles can be really hard to find, buried behind a forest of mature trees, and, at least from that angle, approached by a steep path and steps. But it is a worthwhile walk.

The Cathedral of the Isles, Millport.
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Millport – Isle of Cumbrae

The Isle of Cumbrae is just a very short ferry crossing from Largs in North Ayrshire. It’s well worth the trip, if you have a day to spare, and you’re in the area.

Garrison House, Millport

We visited in mid May, 2024, when the weather had been very changeable, one day rainy, the next sunny… But our day in Millport, the town of Cumbrae was a lovely day, warm and some decent sunshine. Here’s some images, made with the Fujifilm X-T5, and the manual focus 7Artisans 35mm f1.8 lens.

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Misty Loch Lomond

A short visit to Luss, a conservation village on the banks of Loch Lomond, on a miserable wet day in May, 2024. The village is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, due to its beauty, its quaintness and of course, its association with the ITV drama series, ‘Take the High Road.’ On the day we visited it was swarming with people, strolling through the streets, taking the boat tour of the loch, and visiting the various tourist outlets and eating in the cafes.

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