Places to see in ( Isle of Arran - UK )
Places to see in ( Isle of Arran - UK )
Arran or the Isle of Arran, at 432 square kilometres, is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh largest Scottish island. Historically part of Buteshire, it is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire. In the 2011 census it had a resident population of 4,629. Though culturally and physically similar to the Hebrides, it is separated from them by the Kintyre peninsula. It is divided into highland and lowland areas by the Highland Boundary Fault and has been described as a geologist's paradise.
Arran has been continuously inhabited since the early Neolithic period, and numerous prehistoric remains have been found. From the 6th century onwards, Goidelic-speaking peoples from Ireland colonised it and it became a centre of religious activity. During the troubled Viking Age, Arran became the property of the Norwegian crown, until formally absorbed by the kingdom of Scotland in the 13th century. The 19th-century clearances led to significant depopulation and the end of the Gaelic language and way of life. The economy and population have recovered in recent years, the main industry being tourism. There is a diversity of wildlife, including three species of tree endemic to the area.
The island includes miles of coastal pathways, numerous hills and mountains, forested areas, rivers, small lochs and beaches. Its main beaches are at Brodick, Whiting Bay, Kildonan, Sannox and Blackwaterfoot. The village of Lagg has Scotland's only official nudist beach, known also as one of the quietest nudist beaches in the world.
Most of the islands of Scotland have been occupied consecutively by speakers of at least four languages since the Iron Age. Many of the names of these islands have more than one possible meaning as a result. Arran is therefore not unusual in that the derivation of the name is far from clear. Mac an Tàilleir (2003) states that it is said to be unrelated to the name Aran in Ireland (which means kidney-shaped, cf Irish ára kidney).
The island lies in the Firth of Clyde between Ayr and Ardrossan, and Kintyre. The profile of the north Arran hills as seen from the Ayrshire coast is referred to as the Sleeping Warrior, due to its resemblance to a resting human figure. Arran is sometimes referred to as Scotland in miniature, as it is divided into Highland and Lowland areas by the Highland Boundary Fault which runs north east to south west across Scotland.
Arran has several villages, mainly around the shoreline. Brodick (Old Norse: broad bay) is the site of the ferry terminal, several hotels, and the majority of shops. Brodick Castle is a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton. Lamlash, however, is the largest village on the island and in 2001 had a population of 1,010 compared to 621 for Brodick. Other villages include Lochranza, in which the Blackwood-Davidson family had their principal seat, Lochranza Castle and Catacol in the north, Corrie in the north east, Blackwaterfoot in the south west, Kildonan in the south and Whiting Bay in the south east.
Brodick is the largest settlement on the island, with more than 650 residents. It has hotels, shops and restaurants, and attractions that include the Arran Brewery, Brodick Castle, Brodick Beach and Goat Fell. Lamlash has a similar population and amenities, with the addition of views and connections to the Holy Isle. It is the location of the island's High School and Hospital.
Arran has three smaller satellite islands: Holy Isle lies to the east opposite Lamlash, Pladda is located off Arran's south coast and tiny Hamilton Isle lies just off Clauchlands Point 1.2 kilometres (0.75 mi) north of Holy Isle. Eilean na h-Àirde Bàine off the south west of Arran at Corriecravie is a skerry connected to Arran at low tide. Other islands in the Firth of Clyde include Bute, Great Cumbrae and Inchmarnock.
The Isle of Arran is connected to the Scottish mainland by two Caledonian MacBrayne ferries, MV Caledonian Isles from Brodick to Ardrossan and MV Catriona (summer only) from Lochranza to Claonaig. The MV Isle of Arran provides additional sailings from Brodick to Ardrossan during the summer season. Summer day trips are also available on board the paddle steamer PS Waverley and a summer service operated by a local resident connects Lamlash to the neighbouring Holy Isle.
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Blackwaterfoot on the beautiful Isle of Arran, Scotland
Green Brae holiday cottage is set on relaxing Blackwaterfoot, at the heart of the scenic South West coast of Arran. Well catered for, the village offers THE Shiskine golf club, with an accessible to all café overlooking the sea and the Mull of Kintyre, the Kinloch hotel restaurant, a shop - post office, a butcher, a baker, a garage where one can rent bikes from, stables, shops for toys, souvenirs and frames, a hairdresser.
The Baker's Tale
The Isle of Arran is a beautiful place, a microcosm of Scotland. Nearly 40 years ago it captivated baker Phil Judge as he travelled Britain. He's still there, master baker at the Best Western Kinloch Hotel's bakery creating his artisan range for guests, for the village, and for visitors.
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The Isle of Arran
Enchanting in all seasons: Loch Iorsa, Glen Rosa, Kildonan, Corrie, Lochranza, Blackwaterfoot, Coire Fhionn, King's Cave, Fallen Rocks, and the mountains.
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Scotland in Miniature: The 3-day Isle of Arran tour with Rabbie's | Watch Me See
If the Isle of Arran is Scotland in miniature, then this 3-day tour with Rabbie's includes everything you could want to see, do or experience in Scotland!
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Cliff Cottage in the village of Corrie on the Isle of Arran
New to the holiday cottage market in June 2013, this nineteenth century cottage is located on the seafront in the picturesque coastal village of Corrie, six miles north of Brodick. Corrie is one of the island's most attractive villages, with its mixture of white, traditional cottages and houses built of locally quarried sandstone.
The cottage is on the seafront and has wonderful views across the Firth of Clyde and towards the Ayrshire Coast and the islands of Bute and Cumbrae. It has been in the Logan family since it was built by the current owner's great, great grandfather and has just undergone a complete renovation during the last year.
Cliff Cottage is situated in the heart of the village in an 'Article 4' Conservation Area between the small harbour, 'The Port' and the church. It is roughly 100 metres from the harbour and play area and within easy walking distance of the hotel and craft/coffee shop in the village. It is a short walk from the path to Goatfell and is within easy access of Sannox Beach, Corrie Golf Course and pony trekking.
The cottage is just a few metres from the shore and has a walled garden at the other side of the narrow coastal road which runs through the village. It also has an enclosed paved area to the front of the house.
The Douglas Hotel, Isle of Arran, Scotland - United Kingdom (GB)
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The Douglas Hotel, Isle of Arran, Scotland - United Kingdom (GB)
Amenities at the hotel include a concierge, a safe-deposit box and a 24 hour reception. Cir Mhor, Caisteal Abhail and Beinn Tarsuinn are within a 20 minute drive from the hotel. The Douglas Hotel offers comfortable rooms with air conditioning and complimentary wireless internet access. The hotels staff will be happy to book tours and sightseeing during your stay in Isle of Arran, as well as give restaurant suggestions. The hotel facilities include laundry facilities and on-site parking. The guests can sit and rest in the quiet grounds of the hotels garden.The rooms at the Douglas Hotel have a TV, a safe and cable / satellite channels. A coffee maker, tea and coffee making facilities and an iron can be found in each room of the hotel. The Douglas Hotels bar provides a relaxing setting for an evening drink.Isle of Arran town centre is within an easy 10 minute drive. Goat Fell can be reached with a 20 minute drive. Campbeltown Airport (CAL) is a 80 minute drive away. Guests will find a wide variety of cafs and restaurants in the area.
Hotel Features
General
Restaurant, Disabled Access, Bar / Lounge, Air Conditioned, Hair Dryer, TV, Disabled Accessible Rooms, Wheel Chair Access, Cots
Activities
Dart Board
Services
Concierge, Elevator / Lift, 24 Hour Reception, Safe-Deposit Box
Internet
Wireless internet on site.
Parking
The hotel has free parking.
Check-in
From 2:00 PM
Check-out
Prior to 12:00 PM
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Arran Day 2: Get Me Some £2 Ice Cream
I took the ferry to the Isle of Arran for the first time to visit some family and it was the best! On Day 2, I rode the bus, explored Brodick, made new friends, and ate a lot of ice cream. I hope you enjoy it!
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Scottish National Trail - Stage 1 (Kirk Yetholm to Harestanes)
The Scottish National Trail is a 536 mile/864 km-long long distance walking route running the length of Scotland from Kirk Yetholm to Cape Wrath.
The Trail offers very varied walking, following long-established footpaths for much of the distance but becoming progressively more difficult as it heads north, finishing with a tough stretch of backpacking - with some pathless and demanding terrain - on the final stretch of the Cape Wrath Trail.
Early June, 2018, I took a few days out to complete the first 4 stages of the Scottish National Trail between Kirk Yetholm and Peebles. I actually started from Berwick-on-Tweed, England after catching the Penzance cross country train from Glasgow Central. I walked the Northumberland Coastal path as far as Lindisfarne where I then followed the St. Cuthberts Way to Kirk Yetholm, taking up 6 days in total. I'll return to Peebles at some point (hopefully this year) and continue through Edinburgh and across central Scotland when I have managed to save some money, as the next few stages may require overnight accommodation.
I didn't film the sections between Berwick-on-Tweed and Kirk Yetholm because (a) it was boring and (b) it was not part of the SNT. Hope you enjoy the videos and there will be more of the SNT to come once I have the funding.
Stage 1
I cover approx. 14 miles of the trail and find a suitable camping area about 4 miles short of Harestanes. In the next video, I make my way towards Melrose and set up camp between the Eildon Hills.
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Scotland Honeymoon - Day 3
Day Three of our trip to Scotland was a long trip north to the north coast a few miles from Thurso.