Cottages on the Isle of Arran

If you are looking for a holiday of fun and outdoor activities in the middle of nature, you must visit the magnificent Isle of Arran. Located in the county of Ayrshire, it is the 7th largest island in all of Scotland. You will find beautiful and pleasant cottages to enjoy this holiday to the fullest, visiting all the incredible places on the island. Known as Scotland in miniature, you can enjoy magnificent golf courses, natural parks with high hills and mountains where you can go hiking, climbing or cycling or discover its fantastic wildlife. Enjoy the beautiful view of the bay and visit its imposing castles where some monarchs of Scotland lived in the past. Visit its museums and discover the exquisite gastronomy of the place.

On this visit to the Isle of Arran, you will find to enjoy a well-deserved rest holiday, well-equipped cottages with all the necessary amenities to satisfy all your needs. From modern kitchens with spacious dining rooms to enjoy all your meals, microwave, oven, fridge, coffee maker, pantry and all the utensils you may need. For your entertainment, you will have a comfortable lounge with seating area. In the living room you can watch your favourite movies on its fantastic flat screen TV, free view and Wi-Fi. Rest in its beautiful rooms with double and king-size beds with linen included. Relax in its beautiful enclosed garden with furniture, so you do not miss the incredible hills and surroundings of the island, especially if you are on a romantic getaway or to enjoy family activities with the whole family.

On this holiday on the Isle of Arran, you can enjoy incredible and unique natural settings. If you like nature you should visit the charming town of Lochranza located near the sea in the north of the island, surrounded by hills and mountains where you can enjoy quiet roads and camping areas and enjoy the surroundings. You will also find a wide variety of wildlife such as deer, otters, eagles and more than 100 species of birds. During the journey through the hills, you will find the ruins of a wonderful 14th century castle, which was used as a hunting lodge by the monarchs of Scotland. Finally, you can take a pleasant walk along the banks of the Randan River.

For all those lovers of art in all its styles, the Isle of Arran has a magnificent art gallery that you cannot miss. The Arran Art Gallery is located in the coastal town of Whithing Bay and houses an impressive collection of various styles from more than 80 artists who use the island's beautiful landscapes as inspiration for their works. During the tour you will be fascinated by the amazing paintings, sculptures, limited editions, fantastic pieces of glass and ceramics, contemporary silver jewellery, and many more. No matter how many times you visit the gallery, you will always find something new to see, as its exhibits are always in constant rotation.

Brodick Castle is an imposing building cared for by the National Trust, steeped in history and surrounded by the most beautiful mountains on the island. You can enjoy a guided tour of the castle, where you will discover important information about its former owners. Additionally, you can also enjoy fantastic interactive activities such as its incredible Victorian gallery where you can touch articles and live the experience of that time, through its multimedia technology. Outside you can find a fantastic adventure game park, the Isle Be Wild, you can also take a walk through its formal gardens with 10 miles (ca. 16 km) of marked trails that will take you to a forest and beautiful waterfalls where you will get the best views of the bay from Brodick and the Ayrshire coast.

The Arran adventure centre is the perfect place to be in contact with nature, sharing with your family and having a nice and fun time. In this wonderful centre, you can find peaks to climb, waterfalls to explore, rock pools, beautiful bays and beaches to do water sports. Dare to take a nice Segway ride to explore all the surrounding wildlife. If you want something calmer, you can take any of its hiking routes through the mountains or cycling. Finally, if you want to try something new on this holiday, you can try archery, where you will find all the equipment and the best instructors to practice with.

If you want to try an authentic Scotch whiskey, you must visit the wonderful Lagg Distillery. One of the newest on the island, newly built in 2019, located in the south of the island of Arran. In addition to offering a fantastic tour of its facilities and an exquisite whiskey tasting, it also offers its visitors two gastronomy options that you cannot miss. Kilmary Café, is a charming place that offers light sandwiches, coffee, tea, and exquisite home-made pastries. On the other hand, you can also choose The Sheiling Bar & Bistro, with a great selection of small plates, main meals and alcoholic beverages, you can also enjoy the best views of the surroundings while you taste great food and a magnificent whiskey.

If you are a great fan of golf, on the island of Arren you can find magnificent golf courses that you cannot miss. If you are starting out in this activity, you can visit the Shiskine golf course, a wonderful 12-hole course famous for being among the top 100 in Scotland with a magnificent landscape. Although, if you are looking for something more complicated, visit the Lochranza golf course, with 9 holes but with more challenging and demanding obstacles and the most beautiful natural scenery on the island.

If you like extreme adventures to enjoy all the adrenaline and want to explore the fantastic Isle of Arran differently. Visit the incredible Flying Fever paragliding, where you can find all the equipment you need for this fantastic adventure and all the highly qualified personnel who will teach you everything you need to know to launch yourself into this adventure through the air. You will find 30 flying sites on the island with different wind directions. With more than 24 years of experience, you will be completely safe while enjoying all the adrenaline of flying through the air of the island.

One of the funniest ways to explore the nature of the Isle of Arran is by taking the Treasure trail, following the 36-mile bike path with a duration of 4 hours when you can discover why the island is known as Scotland in miniature. In addition, of beautiful nature trails, you can find clues and riddles that you can solve to get to the treasure at the end of the road. The tour runs from Lowlands, Brodick, Shiskine, Kilmory, and Whisting Bay. It is a fantastic walk suitable for the whole family, enjoying the beautiful Scottish landscapes.

Behind the imposing Brodick Castle, there is a magnificent expanse of forest protected by the National Trust, worth exploring and exploring, whether hiking or biking. It is an incredible tour that will show you the fantastic diversity of wildlife that the island has. You will find a network of signposted routes that you can follow to explore the surroundings. Additionally, you can also take pleasant picnics with your family or with your partner, relaxing in the tranquillity of the field.