THE tiny Scottish island of Cumbrae has the UK's smallest cathedral - and it's just a eight-minute ferry journey from the mainland. Located on the Ayrshire Coast in Western Scotland , Cumbrae, also known as Great Cumbrae, is just four miles long and two miles wide. It is perhaps because of its small size that Cumbrae is overlooked compared to other more well-known isles like Skye , Islay and Mull.
The island is home to just 1,500 residents, with day-trippers visiting Cumbrae from the likes of Glasgow in the summer months. Despite its small size, Cumbrae is often regarded as Scotland's "most accessible island" because it takes just 10 minutes to reach the island via ferry from the mainland. Ferry company Caledonian MacBrayne operates a direct service between Largs in North Ayrshire and Millport, Cumbrae's only town.
Read More on Islands The seaside town is home to the Cathedral of the Isles, which claims to be the UK's smallest cathedral. Designed by architect William Butterfield, the Cathedral of the Isles was built in 1851, with worshippers flocking there ever since. Hidden behind a cluster of trees, the cathedral is just a seven-minute walk from the heart of Millport.
Holidaymakers can learn more about the history of Cumbrae at the Museum of Cumbraes, which has a mixture of permanent and temporary exhibitions. Most read in News Travel Located in Garrison House, entry into the museum is free. Cycling is another key tourist activity, with visitors able to cycle around the ent.
