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The Isle of Arran is the most southerly Scottish island and sits in the Firth of Clyde between Ayrshire and Kintyre. Arran is 19 miles long by 10 miles wide and has a remarkable diversity of landscapes and seascapes.

The pretty villages on Arran's beautiful coastline are complemented by rugged mountains in the north and green rolling hills and woodland in the south.

Whether you're looking to get away from it all, have an action-packed break, visit friends and family or just uncover the hidden delights, there is something here for everyone.

Brodick

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Brodick is the gateway to the Isle of Arran. Sitting on the picturesque Brodick Bay, with great views of Goat Fell, the highest point on Arran, you will find plenty to do in and around Brodick. It has a number of shops, hotels, restaurants, activities for all the family and it is also close to the beautiful Brodick Castle and Arran Heritage Museum. There is a direct ferry service from Ardrossan to Brodick, and every year, usually on the first saturday in August, this bustling little village is home to the world famous Brodick Highland Games.

Whiting Bay

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Whiting Bay overlooks the sea towards the very southern portion of Scotland and has a good variety of accommodation and places to eat. There are some pleasant forest walks here, particularly the one leading to the island's most impressive Glenashdale Water Falls, where you will chance upon an art gallery. There is another walk worth mentioning to the Giants Graves.