About Arran

Walking, Riding, Cycling… The isle of Arran is the perfect place for both serious walkers and those looking for a more gentle stroll. Take a different perspective and explore the Isle of Arran's countryside from the saddle in a relaxed site-seeing pony trekking adventure. Fantastic fun for beginners and the more accomplished riders are also well catered for. (Riding centres are located at North Sannox and Blackwaterfoot.) Action packed quad biking and paragliding activities are available, or why not try tennis, bowling, putting, cycling, mini golf, or relax on one of Arran's many beaches. (more information...)

 

 

Golf ... For the golfing enthusiast or golfing novice, the Isle of Arran's 7 golf courses offer excellent playing conditions and breathtaking scenery. Each refreshingly different course has a character of its own, from challenging and stimulating to the more relaxed links courses, enabling visitors to choose their own pace. (more information...)

 

 

Outdoor Adventure Activities... Action packed Quad Biking activities for adults and children as well as adult Quad Treks are available at the Balmichael Centre. Corporate team events are also available at Arran Adventure. (more information...)

 

 

Visitor Attractions... Quite apart from Auchrannie's own activities, the Isle of Arran has a multitude of attractions to suit all itineraries. Brodick castle, Arran Aromatics (factory tour and gift shop), Arran Brewery, Isle of Arran Distillery, Arran Heritage Museum, Paterson Arran (mustards, Jams, preserves and sauces), Balmichael Visitor Centre - the list goes on. (more information...)

 

 

A Gift to Take Home... The island is home to many crafts people who specialise in a wide variety of goods including gold and silver jewellery, pottery, porcelain from Island Porcelain, prints, paintings, woodcarving, leather goods, weaving, spinning and candle-making. These goods and many others are available in craft shops around the island and vary from inexpensive souvenirs to superb items of furniture and art. (more information...) 

 

 

Historical, Natural and Geological... Arran is rich in history with the three castles of Brodick, Lochranza and Kildonan, together with Arran Heritage Museum providing an insight into the island's past. Prehistoric sites are varied, with perhaps one of the most interesting being the Machrie Moor Standing Stones. Thriving in Arran's natural environment are the golden eagle and the ptarmigan along with many other bird species. Stags roam the corries and glens in the autumn months and dewy eyed seals bob along like corks in the island's bays and inlets. There us also a rich variety for the botanist ranging from wild woodland plants to the magnificent gardens of Brodick Castle. The Isle of Arran is one of the world's classic geological locations with diverse and beautiful rock formations together with spectacular cliffs formed about 10,000 years ago running around much of the island. (more information...)