@ArranHoliday - An Arran blog by Jacqueline and Geoff, on and about the Isle of Arran, Scotland

B&B in North West if you're visiting Arran

24/2/2020

Double Room Accommodation plus Single Room

Our AirBnB is just a few minutes from Lancaster junction 34 off the M6 and we are approximately 3 hours from the ferry at Ardrossan. Perfectly located as an overnight stop if travelling from the south of the UK to the Isle of Arran. If you leave at 6am you will reach the 09.45 ferry crossing (we have done it many times!)

We have a double and single room both with 5* reviews. Our listing with Airbnb says no children, but if you message us we will be happy to accommodate and a second (small) child could sleep on the sofa in the double room.

Breakfast included in the room.
Free Parking.

Link to our Double Room
Link to our Single Room

Aurora Borealis come to Machrie on Arran

7/10/2015

We knew that it was possible, but it has taken just over 3 years for us to experience this amazing sight here on the Isle of Arran. Grateful thanks goes out to Jan Crawford who knocked on our door earlier to alert us of the spectacle!

Mid Summer Dawn at Machrie Stones

3/7/2015

Dawn at Machrie Stones on Ilse of Arran

Alarm Clock set for 3.30am

I saw a similar image to this one last autumn and ever since had been determined to experience, and capture, the Solstice sunshine breaking over the stones at Machrie from the 'V' of the mountains.

Sadly on the actual day of the Solstice we were on mainland, but a promising forecast for the following morning had me setting the alarm clock and persuading Jackie it would be worth losing some sleep for. And it was.

Dawn at Machrie Stones on Ilse of Arran

Arran Window View of the Scottish 'Coo'

2/5/2015

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These wonderful highland cows are often peering at us over the wall, or are a pair of horns width from the window in our neighbouring holiday cottage, as they relieve an itch or two on the fence post or farmers plough. As I write this I expect that calves too will soon be appearing judging by the sounds emitting from the barn over the last few nights!

Goat Fell Snow and Calmac Ensign

30/4/2015

Calmac Ferry flag, Arran, Scotland

Calmac Ferries flag on Arran

Waiting to board the ferry this morning I spotted this rather great shot. I love the virtual silhouette of the passenger gangway hoist, as it stands out from the light dusting of snow on Goat Fell. Spot the seagull camouflaged within the image!

Bloomin Summer in Brodick

25/4/2015

flower bed in Brodick, Isle of Arran

Well ok, maybe not, as still a cool breeze blowing through this late April sunny day. Flower beds in Brodick looking stunning as always, the 'Caledonian Isles' just berthing and one of her Majesty's fleet getting as close as any I've spotted around Arran. A lovely sight.

Responsible Dog Walking on Arran

23/4/2015

Bag it and Bin it . . . but please don't Leave it!

It is only when I return to certain areas of mainland walking, that I realise how fortunate the island is to have so little dog fouling left on it's beaches and paths. I, like so many who live here, exercise our dog in these public spaces and I am as vigilant as possible to 'bring out the bag' whenever the inevitable moment occurs.

Sadly there is a well meaning but misguided trend, to collect dog waste and then leave it 'to retrieve on the way back'. I hold up my hand to be counted amongst those misguided. Once, and only once, at the start of a long walk with no bins in sight, I bagged, and, placed in a wall crevice to deal with on our return . . . and yes I forgot. Some miles away I suddenly realised and I was devastated. I've never made the same mistake, because I never leave it behind.

Dawn Breaking at Machrie Standing Stones on Arran

21/4/2015

Machrie Moor Standing Stones at Dawn, Arran, Scotland

For some reason last night, sleep was not my friend. With light filtering through the bedroom curtains just after 5am, I decided on a whim, that a trip to Machrie Stone Circles was in order. Effie, our Airedale, confused at the lack of morning routine, stayed on her bed despite the lead being removed from it's peg. I'm glad I went and so was Effie.

PicDawn breaks over Machrie stone circle on Isle of Arran

First glimmers of sunshine appear over the fell

Beautiful morning in Blackwaterfoot

17/4/2015

Blackwaterfoot beach, Arran Scotland

Poem by 'Sweet Sugar'

Midnight Moonlight over Brodick Bay

11/4/2015

Moonlight at midnight over Brodick Bay on Arran

Long exposure turns Brodick Bay into glass