The essentials A checklist of essential items include: If you forget any of these items, we recommend a shopping trip to Brodick. Arran Active was voted the best independent outdoor retailer in Scotland – it is fab! Comfort and relaxation You might want to bring: If you want to shop locally, there is an independent…
Your guide to planning the ultimate weekend away with your loved one. The best time of year to visit Arran To get the best of Arran, visit between April and October. This way you’ll get to experience the best: May has the lowest average rainfall. With the bank holiday weekends in May often bringing the…
It all started as a fever dream in 2019. Like so many others, lockdown gave us the opportunity to take stock. Sam and I were living in Edinburgh, in the flat we’d just renovated. But having grown up on Arran, it was always in my sights to move back one day. Meanwhile Suzi was hunkered…
There’s no such thing as bad weather – you’ve just not got enough layers on! That’s what my granny always says anyway. Here’s what we recommend for a rainy day on Arran. Morning coffee, walk and brunch Send your travel buddy (if applicable) to get coffee from Bay Stores and stay in bed with your…
Here’s what we’d do to get a taste of Arran’s history if we only had one day. Remember to check opening hours before you travel – some of these recommendations have seasonal opening hours. Morning Afternoon Evening Book a stay with us Check out our huts and book a stay. Arran has so much to…
Here’s things you could book ahead of time. Including local restaurants, spa treatments and adventurous activities on Arran. Restaurants and takeaways in Whiting Bay Arran Simply Thai Take a gentle stroll along the beach to the centre of the village where you can pick up a takeaway and find a seat nearby or dine in…
What ferry to take There are (usually) 3 boats available to choose from. You can find out what’s running by looking at the: The boats from Troon and Claonaig are usually more reliable when it’s windy. The Claonaig boat runs on a ‘turn up and go’ basis, so there’s no need to book ahead of…