Things to do on Arran
Arran Attractions (by village and category)
Lagg/Kilmory
Indoor
Lagg Distillery
The Lagg Distillery and Visitor Centre is a spectacular building echoing the contours of Arran as you'd see it from Ailsa Craig. Join one of our tours and discover more about how we're building on the legendary narrative of distilling on Arran to produce our Lagg Single Malt.
01770 870 565Visit Website
Eating & Drinking
Lagg Hotel
Public bar with romantic beer garden overlooking the river and an old, stone bridge.
01770 870 255Visit Website
Velo Café
Run by cycling enthusiasts for cycling enthusiasts. Has become the 'Go To' pit stop for riders. We understand how important coffee, cake and chat is. Our no nonsense menu features homebaking with vegan and gluten free choices too - everyone gets to refuel!
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Kilmory Workshop
Fine woodwork from locally grown timber. The trees are planked, seasoned and hand crafted into beautiful items on the premises. Woodturning includes bowls, rolling pins, breadboards, vases, lampbases, mirrors, barometers and clocks. Furniture includes coffee tables, bedside cabinets and chairs.
01770 870310Visit Website
Kildonan
Eating & Drinking
Kildonan Hotel
Public bar and restaurant with stunning views of Pladda and Ailsa Craig. Lovely beer garden.
01770 820 207Visit Website
Blackwaterfoot
Indoor & Outdoor
Bellevue Farm Tours
Tours take place in and around the farmyard at Bellevue Farm, Blackwaterfoot. A great activity for children and parents alike. Visitors are taken for a relaxed walk round our working farm and will meet farm and other animals along the way.
01770 860 251Visit Website
Eating & Drinking
Blackwater Bakehouse
Baking at its best - a delicious range of breads and sweet pastries made fresh on the premises. Down the lane to the left of the Kinloch Hotel.
07827 816273Visit Website
Kinloch Hotel
Lovely public bar and restaurant with wonderful views across the Kilbrannan Sound towards Kintyre.
01770 860 444Visit Website
On A Roll Sandwich Shop
Delicious Hot and Cold Food To Go! A wide selection of reasonably priced breakfasts, lunches and snacks. Vegetarian and Gluten Free options available. Large groups welcome and external catering available.
01770 860 220Visit Website
Family
Cairnhouse Riding Stables
Cairnhouse Riding Centre is open all year and for ages 5 years and over. Offering Hacking & Trekking for novices to experienced riders over carefully chosen routes across private farm tracks, hills, and sandy beaches.
01770 860 466Visit Website
Walks
Blackwaterfoot - Drumadoon Point
A pleasant circuit along the shoreline west of Blackwaterfoot, following a rocky path through a boulderfield beneath the impressive columnar basalt cliffs of The Doon. The return leg offers extensive views from the summit plateau.
Visit WebsiteKing's Cave
A superb coastal walk visiting a series of caves in the sandstone cliffs. From Blackwaterfoot walk along the beach and through the clever boulder-field path, alternatively start at the clearly marked forestry car park between Blackwaterfoot and Machrie. Part of Arran Coastal Way.
01770 303 926Visit Website
Shops
Harbour Shop
Newsagent and gift shop.
01770 860 215Whiting Bay
Indoor
Arran Art Gallery
Arran Art Gallery holds the largest stock of original art to be found on the island. In addition to local artists, the gallery exhibits many of Scotland's well-known artists.
01770 700 250Visit Website
Eating & Drinking
Coffee Pot
Lovely café selling a range of hot and cold food and with a great view.
01770 700 382MOST at Eden Lodge
Café, Bar & Grill serving morning coffee, lunch, snacks, home-baking, dinner and drinks - wine, cocktails, draught beer and a selection of liqueurs and spirits.
01770 700 357Visit Website
Walks
Glenashdale Falls & the Giant's Graves
This superb circular walk climbs up through a wooded glen to reach a viewing platform for the Glenashdale Falls - a fantastic double cascade. The route then continues to visit the Giant's Graves - two chambered cairns - with a fantastic outlook over Whiting Bay and Holy Island.
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Arran Eco Savvy Shop
The shop is full of amazing things to keep everyone coming back for more. Using donations of unwanted craft items, and search for creative solutions and suggestions to provide affordable options for a new use.
01770 700 417Visit Website
Arran-wide
Indoor
Arran Art Trail
The Art Trail provides both visitors and local people the opportunity to visit practising artists and craftspeople in their studios and to gain some insight into how creative people work as well as what inspires them.
01770 820 373Visit Website
Outdoor
Arran Adventure
Arran Adventure is open seasonally with their full range of activities available between Easter and October like mountain biking, gorge walking, Segways, archery and much more for individuals, couples, families and groups.
01770 303 349Visit Website
Arran Coastal Way
... offers walkers a challenging and rewarding 65-mile / 105 kilometre circular route around the beautiful Isle of Arran. Packed with amazing wildlife and fabulous scenery. Of couse it can also be enjoyed as smaller sections as day trips.
01770 303 926Visit Website
Arran Wild Walks
Discover the breathtaking mountains, heather clad moors and rugged coastline of Arran with qualified Mountain Leaders Lucy Wallace and Wally Wallace. See otters, harbour seals, golden eagles and red deer in their natural habitat.
07825 644161Visit Website
Flying Fever - Paragliding
Come for a holiday on the Isle of Arran in Scotland and Learn to fly! Or try a fundays solo paragliding training or a Tandem flight with an instructor. The Isle of Arran has over 30 flying sites taking all wind directions.
01770 820 292Visit Website
Kayak Arran
Kayak Arran offers full day and half day tours around the beautiful coastline of the Isle of Arran, and its neighbouring islands, Pladda and Holy Isle. No experience is necessary - our guides will tailor your trip to your requirements. All equipment is provided.
07931 803799Visit Website
Mogabout
Ride on a unique 4 x 4 Mercedes Unimog 16 Seater vehicle and discover everything that makes the Isle of Arran a truly exceptional destination. Get off the beaten track in style and access remote areas in comfort!
07799 555287Visit Website
Golf
Golf on Arran
Arran has seven amazing golf courses, varying in length and difficulty: Brodick, Corrie, Lamlash, Lochranza, Machrie, Whiting Bay and Shiskine Golf Club's course in Blackwaterfoot. Please check for details and bookings on the Golf on Arran website.
01770 600 196Visit Website
Brodick
Indoor
Arran Aromatics and Soapworks
Discover how we formulate and manufacture our wide range of beauty and fragrance products right here on Arran. Children will enjoy our unique Soapworks Bar. Alternatively try candle dipping.
01770 302 595Visit Website
Arran Brewery
Between Goatfell and Brodick Castle lies Arran Brewery. Combining the art of traditional brewing methods with the island's unique water the brewery produces a wide range of beers and ales to suit every palette.
01770 302353Visit Website
Splash, Swim & Work Out
Auchrannie Resort offers an extensive range of leisure facilities which are also open to non-residents.
(11am to 4.30pm and 7pm to 9pm daily).
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The ASPA
The ASPA at Auchrannie Resort is truly unique, encompassing elegance and glamour with both day spa and overnight packages to suit everyone.
01770 302 234Visit Website
Indoor & Outdoor
Arran Heritage Museum
The Arran Heritage Museum is in Brodick. The exhibits reflect the social history, archaeology and geology of the island. Children can enjoy the many "hands on" exhibits.
01770 302636Visit Website
Brodick Castle & Gardens
Visit this grand baronial castle and estate. Enjoy a wander in the beautiful formal gardens, or venture further to discover ponds, waterfalls and woodland trails, where you can spot red squirrels.
01770 302 202Visit Website
Eating & Drinking
Auchrannie Resort Restaurants
Cruize Bar Brasserie: Stylish, modern and contemporary.
Brambles Seafood Grill: Truly different dining experience.
eighteen69: Scottish themed tapas.
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Brodick Bar & Brasserie
Lunches, snacks, coffees and dinners choose from a menu using fresh and local produce including locally caught shellfish and lobster.
01770 302 169Visit Website
Copperwheat Coffee Shop
Coffee, tea, cakes and lunches right next to the Brodick ferry terminal.
01770 302 522Visit Website
Crofters Arran
Open every day from 11 a.m. until late. We serve speciality teas and coffees, home baking, light snacks, lunch & dinner. In our fully licensed bar, you'll find draught beer & cider, speciality gins, Arran whisky & more.
01770 302 579Visit Website
Douglas Hotel
Original, relaxed and sitting comfortably within its environment - a touch of luxury combined with a homely charm.
01770 302968Visit Website
Janie's Café
At Home Farm (beside Arran Aromatics). Cosy tea room with a warm, friendly atmosphere. Serving homemade cakes and scones or light lunches. Outdoor seating.
01770 302 874Little Rock Café
Coffee shop and restaurant with splendid view of the mountains across Brodick Bay and a mini golf course next to it.
01770 303 886Visit Website
Ormidale Hotel
This lively, family-run pub with en suite rooms is a 15-minute walk from the Brodick ferry terminal. CAMRA recommended and sell local beers and stock many malt whiskies.
01770 302293Visit Website
Shanghai Chinese Take Away
Phone in your order and have it delivered or pick it up. From Cantonese to Fish & Chips satisfy the tastes of all your family: seafood, Peking, Sze Chuan, Cantonese, Thai cuisine. curries and European Dishes.
01770 303 777Visit Website
Wineport
Family friendly bar bistro. Most of dishes are produced where possible with great quality locally sourced produce from the Isle of Arran.
01770 302 101Visit Website
Family
Mini Golf @ Taste of Arran
The Mini Golf course was completely redone and re-opened in July 2018. Great fun for the whole family. Pay at the Taste of Arran Gift Shop for equipment and score cards.
01770 302 272Visit Website
Playbarn
Check out our three tier indoor mega softplay, external play and picnic area, teen zone, internet area, big screen TV, library and WI -FI. Opening times 10am to 6pm daily, last admission 5pm.
01770 302 234Visit Website
Pots and Pieces
Pots and Pieces is a paint-your-own ceramics studio situated in Brodick, Auchrannie Road. Discover your creativity, or simply unwind with the kids!
01770 329 160Visit Website
Walks
Glen Rosa
A beautiful hike which follows the Glenrosa Water deep into the tranquillity of the Glen to 'The Saddle' before returning via the same route. The track is very well maintained and well-trodden, starting off wide and dry and becoming narrower and boggier the further into the glen you go.
Visit WebsiteGoatfell
The most popular and straightforward route of ascent starts from Brodick Castle. Another circular route from Corrie is quieter than the Brodick approach and suitable for more experienced hillwalkers, including the magnificent north ridge & adjacent peak of North Goatfell.
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ad astra
Unique designer jewellery. Small independant shop selling silver and fashion jewellery, assorted gifts and crafts.
601341 or 302400Visit Website
Alan MacKenzie - Leather
Alan MacKenzie is a maker of high quality handmade leather handbags, briefcases, gladstone bags and medical bags.
01770 302 311Visit Website
ArCaS
Charity Shop is located at Pier Buildings, Brodick and is open Monday to Saturday 11a.m. to 4 p.m.
01770 302 928Visit Website
Arran Active - Outdoor Shop
Arran's biggest range of outdoor clothing, footwear, rucksacks & equipment as well as camping gear, maps & guidebooks. Special offers on outdoor footwear and clothing throughout the year.
01770 302 113Visit Website
Arran Cheese Shop
A family-run business established over 20 years ago produces a cheese range of flavoured cheeses, mustards and relishes, e.g. Arran cheddar and world class Arran Blue cheese.
01770 302 788Visit Website
Arran Graphics
The Arran Graphics shop specialise in their own range of: Car Decals and Vinyls, Ceramic Mugs and Coasters, T-Shirts, Hoodies and Caps, Games, Notepads, Wall Charts and Calendars, Teatowels and Canvas Bags.
01770 303 698Visit Website
Eleanore's Flowers
Flowers for all occasions. In the associated garden centre you can also find all kinds of outdoors plants for your garden and terraces.
01770 302 587Home and Garden
Home and Hardware retailer stocking household items, camping accessories and much more. A gas supplier and offer key cutting.
01770 302 648Visit Website
Inspirations of Arran
Premier gift shop with gifts for all occasions, for women, men and children. In a special treatment room therapists offer different types of massages: Clinical, Aroma, Therapeutic, Holistic, Swedish, Hot Stone....
01770 302990Visit Website
James of Arran - Chocolates
James of Arran has been producing the finest quality handmade chocolates for over 17 years, using only the finest ingredients from around the world. Beautifully presented, high quality chocolates.
01770 302 873Visit Website
Red Door
Red Door is a treasure trove of exciting and unique gifts from necklaces and earrings to magnetic notice boards and suede handbags.
01770 303 549Visit Website
The Boathouse
Fantastic little toy shop stuffed full of fabby up to date toys, something for everyone.
01770 302 868Visit Website
The Book and Card Centre
The Book & Card stocks business supplies, stationary, books, cards, newspapers, phone accessories, helium balloons, toys and your favourite sweeties in the heart of Brodick.
01770 302 288Visit Website
The Byre at Brodick
Retailer specialising in quality knitwear, handknitted Aran sweaters, Barbour (below RRP), Seasalt clothing, sheepskin products, leather bags and accessories.
01770 302 503Visit Website
The Taste of Arran Shop & Mini Golf
Gift shop selling Isle of Arran produce and souvenirs along with a mini golf course for the kiddies (and adults too of course!).
01770 302272Visit Website
Wooley's of Arran
Bakers for the Isle of Arran and the famous Arran Oatcakes. At the bakery in Brodick a wide range of Breads, cakes and rolls is prepared and sold daily. There is also a smaller shop in Lamlash.
01770 302280Visit Website
Corrie & Sannox
Eating & Drinking
Corrie Golf Club Tea Room
Freshly made breakfasts, hot filled rolls, morning coffee, snacks, lunches and home baked cakes. Hot drinks and Arran Dairies ice cream. Sit in or takeaway.
01770 810 223Corrie Hotel
Corrie Hotel is a family friendly public bar and lounge and is situated in the beautiful village of Corrie, six miles from the ferry Terminal in Brodick, making it an ideal walking or cycling break away.
01770 810273Visit Website
MARA Fish Bar & Deli
'Mara' comes from the Scots Gaelic word meaning 'the sea'. At Mara they use the best of Arran & Scotlands seafood sourced from local suppliers and aim to support sustainable fishing throughout Scotland. Freshly made to order dishes in a takeaway style dining experience.
01770 810 555Visit Website
Family
Sannox Pony Trekking
North Sannox is roughly a 20 minute drive from Brodick, on the east side of the island. The working hill farm offers pony trekking over scenic farmlands, tracks and beaches. For the younger parties (ages 3-5 years) paddock rides are on offer.
01770 810 222Visit Website
Lamlash
Outdoor
Arran Outdoor Centre
The Outdoor Centre offers a range of activities on land and sea throughout the year, catering for all skill levels and abilities, e.g. Kayaking, Sailing, Mountain Day, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Abseil, Gorge walk.
01770 600 532Visit Website
Otter's Tail
Sea Kayaking | Hillwalking | Gorge Walks. Andy and Elanor McNamara, your Otter's Tail guides, have been working in the Outdoor education industry for over 20 years. Both are fully qualified to take you on an Otter's Tail Arran adventure and keep you safe.
01770 700590Visit Website
Eating & Drinking
Braw Pieces
Takeaway for coffee, tea, soup, breakfast rolls, filled rolls, toastie, panini, pies, cakes. Opposite the High School, beside Indian Garden takeaway.
01770 411021Visit Website
Drift Inn - Bar & Dining
Modern and cosy with a varied menu and a beer garden overlooking Lamlash Bay.
01770 600 608Visit Website
Lamlash Bay Restaurant & Bar
The Lamlash Bay bar is cosy and welcoming with a wide range of beers, ales and an impressive collection of malts, gins, wines and vodka. Relax and enjoy the wonderful views of Lamlash Bay and the Holy Isle from the comfort of the modern and contemporary bistro style restaurant.
01770 600 844Visit Website
Old Pier Café
The Old Pier Tearoom is a 'proper cafe' where everyone is welcome to come and enjoy our hospitality and locally sourced freshly prepared food.
01770 600 249Visit Website
The Pierhead Tavern (PHT)
The PHT offers tasty pub food and the menu includes traditional favourites, including a selection of vegetarian options and on Sundays a roast dinner in addition to the standard menu.
01770 600 418Visit Website
Family
Octopus Centre
The Octopus Centre is Scotland's first MPA visitor centre, and it is led by COAST and the people of Arran. Interactive exhibits, touch tank, films and more. Shop for sea-themed gifts and enjoy a nice tea, coffee or ice cream. Hire snorkelling gear, tennis gear and courts.
01770 600 656Visit Website
Walks
Holy Isle
Holy Isle has an ancient spiritual heritage. From April to October day visitors are welcome. Enjoy a (fairly strenuous) walk over the summit of Mullach Mor (314m) with magnificent views across Arran returning via the easy shoreline path, or just a relaxing walk along the shore.
01770 601100Visit Website
Shops
Bewitching Beauty on Arran
Pauline Reid Adamson combines the Magickal Arts with Beauty and Holistic Therapies. She is a skilled aesthetician, is fully qualified in a range of therapies and has more than 20 years experience.
07787 343297Visit Website
Chameleon - Ladies' Boutique
Stylish contemporary fashions for ladies who 'dare to be different...'. Stock changing weekly, including brands such as The Masai Clothing Company, Capri, Joe Browns & Obsession. Sloggi stockist for the island.
01770 600 201Visit Website
Gordon Brothers - Ship House
Newsagent, hardware & household store, toys, great gift department.
01770 600 231Visit Website
Island Porcelain
A unique collection of hand-crafted porcelain figures. Each piece is inspired by the exceptional wildlife and breath-taking scenery on and around the beautiful Isle of Arran.
01770 600 919Visit Website
Janelle's
Janelle's caters for all your soft furnishing needs and has a wide variety of giftware. So pop in for a browse.
01770 600 723Visit Website
Paterson's Kitchen Shop
Buy Arran Caramelised Onion Chutney, Arran Apple and Ale Chutney, Hot Beetroot Chutney, Pear and Plum Chutney, Tomato and Red Pepper Chutney, Arran Wholegrain Mustard... The shop also offers a nice range of gifts.
01770 600 606Visit Website
RNLI Shop
Buy RNLI gifts and souvenirs from the Arran Shop and help save lives at sea. Homewares, clothing, tasty treats, toys, greeting cards and much, much more available.
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Indoor
Arran Distillery
Located in Lochranza, it is the only working distillery on the island. You can buy Arran Whisky, have a guided tour through the distillery or a rest at Casks Cafe with a selection of soups and delicious meat and cheese platters.
01770 830264Visit Website
Eating & Drinking
CASKS Cafe
At the Arran Distillery. Offers lunch with a selection of soups and delicious meat and cheese platters. Also offer a selection of coffees, hot chocolates and home made cakes and scones.
01770 830 231Visit Website
Lochranza Bar & Restaurant
Using the best of fresh local produce served in the style of traditional home cooked meals. The bar, with its enviable collection of malt whiskies and choice of real ales, also offers a wide choice of light snacks, speciality coffee, lunches and suppers.
01770 830 223Visit Website
Sandwich Station
High quality sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and more. Very handy if you're waiting for the Kintyre ferry.
07393 602806Visit Website
Stags Pavilion Restaurant
Opposite the golf course in Lochranza. Italian chef Rino and his Scottish wife Valerie offer traditional home cooked food with a continental flair all freshly prepared. BYOB.
01770 830 600Visit Website
Machrie
Eating & Drinking
Café Thyme
At Old Byre Showroom. Situated about half a mile north of Machrie Golf course, look out for the sign at the bottom of the track and follow it up to the top. Now seating up to 40 you can enjoy teas, coffees, homebaking and delicious lunches.
01770 840 227Visit Website
Machrie Tearoom
Located at Machrie Bay Golf Club, delicious food and homebaking. Serving Lavazza Coffee and speciality teas, Arran Dairies Ice Cream and lots more.
01770 840 329Visit Website
Walks
Machrie Moor - Stone Circles
With the remains of no less than six stone circles, Machrie Moor is the best known archaelogical site on Arran. This out-and-back walk visits several groups of atmospheric standing stones set amongst the bleak moorland.
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Old Byre Showroom
The Old Byre sells brands like Barbour, Seasalt and many more Scottish and Irish knitwear companies. Situated about half a mile north of Machrie Golf course, look out for the sign at the bottom of the track and follow it up to the top.
01770 840 227Visit Website
Pirnmill
Eating & Drinking
Lighthouse Restaurant
Serving light lunches & evening meals. Looking out over the Kilbrannan Sound towards Kintyre - the sunsets are amazing, as is the food on offer.
01770 850 240Visit Website