The Arran Brewery
This film is on the Arran Brewery page of:
TheDrinkingMansGuideToScotland.com It was taken in June 2010 whilst visiting the Arran Brewery. It shows the brewery and some of its beers and ales. Check it out
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Alastair Turnbull
Places to see in ( Brodick - UK )
Places to see in ( Brodick - UK )
Brodick is the main settlement on the Isle of Arran, in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It is halfway along the east coast of the island, in Brodick Bay below Goat Fell, the tallest mountain on Arran. The name is derived from Norse roots meaning Broad Bay.
The harbour receives the main ferry between Arran and the mainland via Ardrossan. Brodick Castle is a former residence of the Dukes of Hamilton. Brodick is one of the largest settlements on the island and is seen as the main hub due to the ferry terminal which connects the island to the mainland, the town is host to hotels, shops, many homes, health centre, nursing home, heritage museum, tourist information centre, Brodick castle and a public beach and park.
Brodick has the Isle of Arran's main ferry terminus which connects Brodick to Ardrossan on the mainland and thence the national rail network. The ferries are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne. MV Caledonian Isles plies this route year-round, with MV Isle of Arran providing additional sailings during the summer. The crossing generally takes less than 1 hour. The route is one of the busiest crossings on the CalMac network, and dolphins and basking sharks can often be spotted en route. A second, smaller ferry - MV Catriona - sails from Lochranza to Claonaig on the Kintyre peninsula from March to October.
The town is connected to all parts of the island by road including to all major settlements Lamlash, and Whiting Bay to the south, Lochranza to the North and Blackwaterfoot to the west. A new upgraded Bus Terminal opened in Brodick at the new ferry terminal in early 2017 and is a hub for transport on the island providing many bus services for locals and tourists alike.
Brodick is a popular holiday destination and a base for hill-walking. Tourism provides much of the village's economic base. There are many family-owned and independent businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, shops, bed and breakfast establishments, guest houses and outdoor activities. There are a brewery, a sports and leisure complex and an 18-hole golf course. The village of Brodick is the largest settlement on the island and is seen as the centre of economic activity due to many large businesses that are located around the town including The 22 bedroom Douglas Hotel & Bar & Auchrannie Spa and Resort which comprises two 4 star hotels with 85 rooms and thirty 5 star self-catering lodges along with a spa, two leisure centres, adventure company and more on site - Auchrannie is the largest employer on the island. The town also host base to Arran Haulage, Arran Brewery and Arran Aromatics as well as many more small independent businesses which help make Arran an entrepreneurial success.
The town has a Primary school, village hall, library, church, sports park, health centre and public beach and is the main shopping base on the island with one large Cooperative supermarket in the town as well as a smaller Co-op convenience store, hairdressers, estate agents, post office, gift shops, bakers, chocolate shop, bike hire store, one or two cafe's, bars and restaurants most notably Fiddlers, Douglas Bistro, Ormidale Bar, Brodick Bar and The Auchrannie Resort which has 3 restaurants and bars; Brambles - Seafood & Grill, Cruize - Bar/Brasserie and Eighteen69 - Scottish Tapas. It is also home to the stunning Brodick Golf Club which has 18 holes along the stunning coast of Brodick Bay, Brodick Castle which also has beautiful gardens and a Kids Adventure area which is due to open in July 2017.
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Places to see in ( Brodick - UK )
Places to see in ( Brodick - UK )
Brodick is the main settlement on the Isle of Arran, in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It is halfway along the east coast of the island, in Brodick Bay below Goat Fell, the tallest mountain on Arran. The name is derived from Norse roots meaning Broad Bay.
The harbour receives the main ferry between Arran and the mainland via Ardrossan. Brodick Castle is a former residence of the Dukes of Hamilton. Brodick is one of the largest settlements on the island and is seen as the main hub due to the ferry terminal which connects the island to the mainland, the town is host to hotels, shops, many homes, health centre, nursing home, heritage museum, tourist information centre, Brodick castle and a public beach and park.
Brodick has the Isle of Arran's main ferry terminus which connects Brodick to Ardrossan on the mainland and thence the national rail network. The ferries are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne. MV Caledonian Isles plies this route year-round, with MV Isle of Arran providing additional sailings during the summer. The crossing generally takes less than 1 hour. The route is one of the busiest crossings on the CalMac network, and dolphins and basking sharks can often be spotted en route. A second, smaller ferry - MV Catriona - sails from Lochranza to Claonaig on the Kintyre peninsula from March to October.
The town is connected to all parts of the island by road including to all major settlements Lamlash, and Whiting Bay to the south, Lochranza to the North and Blackwaterfoot to the west. A new upgraded Bus Terminal opened in Brodick at the new ferry terminal in early 2017 and is a hub for transport on the island providing many bus services for locals and tourists alike.
Brodick is a popular holiday destination and a base for hill-walking. Tourism provides much of the village's economic base. There are many family-owned and independent businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, shops, bed and breakfast establishments, guest houses and outdoor activities. There are a brewery, a sports and leisure complex and an 18-hole golf course. The village of Brodick is the largest settlement on the island and is seen as the centre of economic activity due to many large businesses that are located around the town including The 22 bedroom Douglas Hotel & Bar & Auchrannie Spa and Resort which comprises two 4 star hotels with 85 rooms and thirty 5 star self-catering lodges along with a spa, two leisure centres, adventure company and more on site - Auchrannie is the largest employer on the island. The town also host base to Arran Haulage, Arran Brewery and Arran Aromatics as well as many more small independent businesses which help make Arran an entrepreneurial success.
The town has a Primary school, village hall, library, church, sports park, health centre and public beach and is the main shopping base on the island with one large Cooperative supermarket in the town as well as a smaller Co-op convenience store, hairdressers, estate agents, post office, gift shops, bakers, chocolate shop, bike hire store, one or two cafe's, bars and restaurants most notably Fiddlers, Douglas Bistro, Ormidale Bar, Brodick Bar and The Auchrannie Resort which has 3 restaurants and bars; Brambles - Seafood & Grill, Cruize - Bar/Brasserie and Eighteen69 - Scottish Tapas. It is also home to the stunning Brodick Golf Club which has 18 holes along the stunning coast of Brodick Bay, Brodick Castle which also has beautiful gardens and a Kids Adventure area which is due to open in July 2017.
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#398 Arran Brewery Red Squirrel Ale 3.9% SCOTLAND
A review of the Arran Brewery Red Squirrel Ale 3.9%
ARRAN COASTAL WAY (part 1).
A £25.00 open return from Glasgow enables the return train and Calmac ferry service to Brodick (and up to a month on the island) from where the Arran Coastal Way beckons. Once disembarked, the Way heads along the promenade with immediate views of Goatfell across Brodick Bay. Gaoda Bheinn is the highest point on the Isle at 874m (thats 2,867ft in old money!) and is one of four Corbetts on the island as well as being the 16th Highest Marilyn in the British Isles. The mountain along with nearby Brodick Castle is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland and the name Brodick comes from the Norse words meaning 'broad bay'. Tourists head to Arran Aromatics and the Island Cheese Company.
Arran itself is a small island just 20 miles long and 56 miles round and is located off the south-west coast of Scotland and is approximately a dozen plus miles across the Firth of Clyde thereby making it easily accessible and has been described as the top of a submerged mountain range. In the Gaelic it means 'peaked island' and the mild climate of the Gulf Stream enables Palm trees to grow there, although they are not true Palms but Palm Lilies, a variety native to New Zealand. The island is cut in half by the Highland Boundary Fault, a geological division that makes the north rugged and hilly and host to some superb mountains, whereas the south is more gentle and lower lying. Often called 'Scotland in miniature', its range and wealth of scenery and coastline was once referred to in days gone bye as the 'Scottish Riviera'! Indeed, one good way to see all of this is by doing the (and it really has to be said, not very well waymarked) Arran Coastal Way, officially opened in March 2003 by the intrepid Cameron. There really is no easy walking on Arran and their Way is not specifically signposted either.
Raised beaches and a botanical field of approximately 900 species of flowering plants form a significant part of the Way as the route heads into the beach at the end of the promenade and winds initially through the Golf Course. Can remember decades ago when there were more tents here than golfers on the greens. Nowadays, camping however is strictly forbidden in this vicinity. This part of the Way alongside the beach and salt marsh is the Fisherman's Walk. Immediately, a distinct lack of waymarkers is evident although the Golf Club have spared no expense in directing walkers eventually onto the right of way that is the beach. Small red posts edge the Golf course grass. It was late in the day when I disembarked at Brodick so I had no intention of climbing Goat Fell [see other video] on this occasion. Approaching the bridge over the Glenrosa water memories came flooding back of a night we all slept on the old bridge when our tents had flooded. Today, my intention was to follow a new route for me, the lower Coastal route alternative via what is referred to as the 'Merkland (cycle) Track'. This however transpired to be a rather uninspiring, predominantly non-scenic choice although a good decision from a time point of view. Various tracks (Gorge Walk and Dan's Walk to name but 2) emerge onto the Track so there are potentially some other walks to explore on another day.
Eventually back on the main road the Way passes the beer garden with that old anchor and the Corrie Hotel and after a three-hour plod the Sannox Hotel is reached. Sannox of course is synonymous with the SBS. A plaque in the Hotel denotes the fact that the SPECIAL BOAT SERVICE (originally known as the Folboat section) was founded in Sannox during December 1940. This is also the starting point for the ascent of the second highest peak on the island and a summit that forms part of the Arran skyline referred to as 'The Sleeping Warrior' in reference years ago to Lord Brougham's profile -- namely, the Corbett Caisteal Abhail. Over the North Sannox Burn stepping-stones, the Way then reaches North Sannox picnic site and my day one, late evening, destination. This was more than half of the 17-mile hike to Lochranza completed.
In the morning after a bowl of midge infested porridge a hasty retreat was required. The Way is then followed through the Fallen Rocks red sandstone boulders, a huge agglomeration broken away from the cliffs the result of massive rock face exfoliation. The landslips at Fallen Rocks and at Scriden happened within historical times. The former has left large conglomerate blocks of Old Red Sandstone. These fell it is said some two hundred years ago, with a concussion that shook the earth and was heard in Bute and Argyllshire. [R. Angus Downie - 1933]. Pleasant walking then ensues and I headed into one of the caves for a brew and a fantastic view. The forlorn white painted solar-powered Laggan cottage soon comes into view and on this occasion for me, the 'Coastal Escape' route up and over into Glen Chalmadale and Lochranza. At last I witnessed a squeaky clean coastal waymarker . .text continues in ACW(2) - [all pictures and text roddymck summer 2012].
Camping in Brodick (Isle of Arran)
Video taken during a weekend trip to Brodick in the Isle of Arran in Scotland
Sunday afternoon in the ormidale, isle of arran, Scotland with Badstone
Sunday 27-9-15, Ormidale Hotel, Brodick, Isle of Arran
ARRAN -The Glens Walk - a rock gully descent into Glen Sannox where bog cotton & wild orchids await.
[2007] Arran Glens Walk - Ardrossan train then ferry over to Brodick followed by the 2 km 'String' bus journey to the foot of Glen Rosa for the contrasting Arran Glens walk. The 'Glen Rosa Hippos' rock formation is passed en route to the saddle where the panoramic Arran course granite mountaintop skyline unveils itself.
These northern granite peaks are the resultant eroded remnants of the great mass of molten material that welled up from the fiery interior of this planet, pushing up the existing layers of rock to form a gigantic blister. Protected by the upper layers from the chill of the air the mass cooled so slowly as to produce the large crystals characteristic of granite. Subsequently cooled and hardened this rock eventually became exposed to the air when the older softer rock above it eroded, unveiling the Arran granite skyline that we now know.
To the east of the saddle on this approach Goatfell, North Goatfell along to Ciogh na h-Oighe ('The Maiden's Breast') is the view while to the west Cir Mhor ('The Great Comb') and Caisteal Abhail ('The Castle of Death') along to the striking Ceum na Caillich ('The Witch's Step' / 'Step of the Carlin') undoubtedly steals the attention. Indeed, a great place for lunch when the sun breaks through.
It was Bryce who stated that up until 1822 this ('Glens Walk' ) route was known as practicable only by shepherds, some of whom occasionally used it - and that the first non-shepherd thro-hikers credited with this successful hike were a Miss Alison and a Miss Crooks from near KIlmarnock!
A minor rock climb into Glen Sannox where bog cotton (common cottongrass) and wild orchids flank the path [as can adders] as the route now heads beyond the old graveyard to the Sannox Bay Hotel beer garden and the bus back to Brodick Pier. The old burial ground and remains were dedicated to St.Michael and contain the interred body of Rose, the victim of the Goat Fell murder for which John Watson Laurie became the longest serving prisoner in Scotland.
An anchor found in Glen Rosa and the old place name of 'The Ferry Glen' suggests that this boggy glen was once under water. 'Glen of the Horse River' and 'The Red Glen' are other place names by which this Glen was referred to while place meanings for Glen Sannox include 'Glen of the Sandy Bay' and 'Glen of the River Trout'. Sannox Bay is still synonymous with the nearby disused barytes mine, but more importantly in this walk - for refreshments and getting the bus back to Brodick!
As regards the barytes mine it was originally opened in 1839 and was worked until 1862 before re-opening again in 1918. At the graveyard passed on this walk a chapel once stood before the Reformation. It has been stated that the chapel or rather the lands of Sannox and the churches in 1357 were granted to the Abbey of Kilwinning by Sir John Monteith.
Arran is a frontier isle. It is not one of the Hebrides, although on its western fringe one feels the Hebridean atmosphere. It has nothing in common with the Ayrshire coast which is clearly seen fron its shores in fine weather. Arran is the last of the highlands which stretch south, many a long mile, from Cape Wrath and the Butt of Lewis by way of Skye, Mull, Jura and Islay, and Loch Inver, Gairloch, Ardnamuchan, Lorne and Kintyre, to the mountainous island which rises from the sea at the entrance to the Firth of Clyde.
From the 1935 'Highways and Byeways in the West Highlands' Seton Gordon continues: The Fianna of Ireland hunted the red deer on Arran. The name of at least one hill is their memorial to-day. Suidhe Fhearghais (the Seat of Fergus) is one of the peaks [and is pronounced Swi-e Fergus] which rise from Glen Sannox. Fergus of the True Lips was the poet of the Fianna.
An ancient Irish poem describes Arran thus:
Arran of the many stags
The sea strikes against her shoulders,
Companies of men can feed there
Blue spears are reddened among her boulders.
Merry hinds are on the hills,
Juicy berries are there for food,
Refreshing water in her streams,
Nuts in plenty in the wood
Sailing Scotland Pt1 - Ep44
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Grote Stern - Sandwich Tern / Scotland
This video was made in Brodick on the Isle of Arran (Scotland) . The subject is 'de Grote Stern' , the Sandwich Tern , Sterna sandvicensis.
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Top 7 Best Adult Coloring Books - printable coloring pages for adults
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The coloring books for adults have intricate patterns to color. Some say these are psychologically based patterns to relieve tension. Actually, it's the coloring we do that causes us to relax and as a result these books are extremely popular.
Years ago, I remember catching my wife coloring away with a quiet yet enthusiastic demeanor when I came home from work early around 4:00pm. She was sitting with our three children (all under 8 years at the time and all quietly coloring) in our den. I went up to give her my usual hello kiss and didn't get her attention right away as she was totally absorbed coloring.
Oh you're home early? she said continuing to color.
Yeah, what's up?
We're just keeping out of trouble... , kids like to color... I didn't think much about her enthusiasm at the time, and was happy she was having a break.
Remember the Wham-O's Hula Hoop rage where millions found a lot of enjoyment and fun with such a simple hoop. But coloring is different? It's more individualistic and peaceful to yourself and others around you. Adult coloring now is a rage for adults in the modern world.
I researched adult coloring and read the back and forth movement of the crayon, colored pencil, or marker does in fact have a calming effect since it requires the use of both sides of the brain causing neurons to reinforce their connections between both sides while shutting down the frontal lobe which controls organization. So, a feeling of balance occurs after a stressful day. Coloring gives relief to the daily demands of attention focusing at work, stress of everyday life, information overload, intense competition, intense play, intense everything at times.
Johanna Basford's, Secret Garden: An Inky Treasure Hunt and Coloring Book seems to have started the adult coloring book rage in 2011. This book may be a collector's item someday - like an original hula hoop.
Basford, a Scottish commercial artist doing a lot of intricate black and white patterns for wallpapers, beer bottles, wine labels was originally asked to do a children's coloring book but she convinced her British publisher to have her do an adult coloring book since her clients enjoyed coloring in her patterns. Well, we all know after two million copies were sold, Johanna found a new niche for adults to enjoy worldwide.
Johanna doesn't use computers to assist her drawings as she believes computer generated works are soulless.
Her success speaks for itself as she does work for Sony, Chipotle, Absolute Vodka and other major clients from her little studio in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Her original book shows signs of the Brodick Castle Gardens on the Isla of Arran where Johanna played as a child.
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Window Cleaning Ayr, Prestwick, Bellsbank, Dalmellington, Symington, Ayrshire
A short slideshow of Flamingo Window Cleaning at work and some of the beautiful scenery we've taken in on our travels. Pictures taken from Ayr, Prestwick, Bellsbank, Dalmellington, Symington and Ayrshire countryside.
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Firth of Clyde
The Firth of Clyde encloses the largest and deepest coastal waters in the British Isles, sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean by the Kintyre peninsula which encloses the outer firth in Argyll and Ayrshire, Scotland. The Kilbrannan Sound is a large arm of the Firth of Clyde, separating the Kintyre Peninsula from the Isle of Arran. Within the Firth of Clyde is another major island - the Isle of Bute. Given its strategic location, at the entrance to the middle/upper Clyde, Bute played a vitally important military role during World War II.
The Firth's climate enjoys the benefit of the Gulf Stream from America.
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