Welcome toArran
The island with everything, from walks and wildlife to golf, castles, wonderful island hospitality and local artisan cheese.
More about Arran
Ideal for:
Food & drink
Outdoor adventure
The best of Scotland, in miniature
Everyone says it, but it's true. Arran has a bit of everything: mountains, forests, beaches, glens. You can cycle round the island in a day, and there are beautiful golf courses if you like to take things a little more slowly. You can't miss Goat Fell as you approach on the ferry to Arran - it's the island's biggest mountain, and one of the most popular walks, with spectacular views from the top. And if you want more technical hiking and climbing, go for a scramble with one of the mountaineers from the Arran Adventure company.
Wildlife, castles, local cheese, and malts
The wildlife on Arran is abundant, so pack your binoculars for a chance to see seal colonies, otters, eagles, basking sharks, porpoises, and over 100 species of birds. There's plenty of history, too - head to Brodick Castle for a peak at the ancient seat of power, or Lochranza Castle, with its underground prison, 'the pit'. After all that you might need a bit of sustenance - and Arran's got that covered, too, with local cheese, beer and whisky.
Find out more about Arran from
Visit Arran
or
Ayrshire Arran
or see
Taste of Arran
for details of the island's renowned local produce.
Take a look at our
Ferry Inclusive Arran Deals
too!
How to get here
There are two ferries to Arran:
You can take the ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick, which takes 55 minutes. Vehicle reservations are recommended.
You can travel from Claonaig in Kintyre to Lochranza, at the north end of Arran, which takes 30 minutes. No advance booking is necessary on this sailing. Simply turn up at the port of departure, go on the next available sailing, and buy a ticket on board. In winter, the ferry from Kintyre leaves from Tarbert (Loch Fyne), not Claonaig.
Looking for the best form of travel to and from our ports? Traveline can help you find the way that best suits you for making your journey using the most up to date information from around the UK for all transport companies.
We have also listed some travel information below that you may find useful:
From Glasgow
By train
The train from Glasgow Central Station to Ardrossan Harbour takes about 45 minutes. Why not purchase a Rail and Sail ticket from Glasgow to Brodick? Check the train times at ScotRail .
By car
Ardrossan Harbour is just over 30 miles from Glasgow, and it's about a 50 minute drive.
Helpful tips for driving on Arran
Postcodes for sat nav
Ardrossan Harbour: KA22 8ED
Claonaig Slipway: PA29 6YG
