Back to the Island
Discover the beauty of Buteshire
Hop on the ferry at Ardrossan and travel to the small island nestled just off Scotland’s west coast. Visitors will struggle to find somewhere so environmentally diverse in Europe as the Isle of Arran. Sandy beaches, rugged forests, and deep valleys are aligned with stunning skylines and sweeping hills, making for some of the most contrastingly beautiful scenery.
Ardrossan to Isle of Arran
- 1 day
- 56.3 miles
- £13.76 avg. fuel cost
Top three road trip gems...
Location: 12 Manse St, Saltcoats KA21 5AA
Visit the former parish church in Saltcoats that houses Ayrshire’s heritage. From a stone sarcophagus, to the Ardrossan Burgh Fire Engine built in 1886, this museum has a wide array of artefacts.
Location: KA27 8GB
With regular boats running from the main Isle, Holy Isle is just under two miles long and less than a mile wide. Housing the Centre for World Peace and Health, a visit onto this island will allow you to witness the Saanen goats and wild Eriskay ponies
Location: Market Rd, Brodick, Isle of Arran KA27 8AU
Scottish oatcakes, cheese, sorbet, ales, and whisky — Taste of Arran has it all. More impressively however, all of these are made from what is on offer from the island.
The Great Outdoors
Immerse yourself in long strolls, challenging hikes, relaxing cycle rides, or exhilarating water sport activities to make the most of a holiday on Arran. Wildlife is plentiful with basking sharks and deer some of the indigenous animals. Food and drink are in abundance with traditionally produced cheeses, chocolate, ice cream, oatcakes, and beers on offer throughout.