Isle of Arran (Scotland)

...fraction of the price. The Isle of Arran, official named 'Scotland in miniature'. LOCATION The Isle of Arran is situated in the Firth of Clyde & Kilbrannan Sound in the south west of Scotland. The east coast of the island is only 14 miles off the Ayrshire mainland, the north coast overlooks the island of Bute & the west coast looks over the Mull of Kintyre. Yes, the same place Paul McCartney made famous in his 1977 song & where he often retreats ...
...302507 for details. The Isle of Arran is truly outstanding, a really beautiful location with rugged coastline on the west coast, lovely beaches, dramatic mountains & such a varied selection of wildlife. The residents are friendly & helpful & there is a general impression that everything goes at a much gentler pace than on the mainland. It's ideal if you have the car with you but traveling around Arran with a bicycle or on foot is just as pleasurable. ...

ScottishWestie 25.04.2008 · Read full review
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The Isle of Arran is situated off the West Coast of Scotland and forms a part of North Ayrshire. It is known as “Scotland in Miniature” and is particularly picturesque during the winter months, when the sky is clear blue (it is sometimes you know!), and the hills of Arran are covered in Snow. I can see the Isle of Arran from my bedroom window, and it is visible from most of Ayrshire. I never tire of looking at it. The name Arran, means “Peaked Island” ...
...Lochranza you can visit the Isle of Arran distillery centre and learn all about the making of whisky on the Island. To sum up, there are lots of attractions on Arran, and there should be something for everyone, but its also a great place to unwind and relax. Go over as a foot passenger, and hop on a bus around the Island. The coastal road is 60 miles in total, and with most of the action in Brodick, it is easy to find yourself a secluded corner for ...

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...it is worth it. The Isle Of Arran is where my father was born and his side of the family reside. As a kid I used to go there every year, sometimes twice a year. Unfortunately I don't get there as much now due to time commitments. It's really a poor excuse as it is not difficult to get there. The Isle of Arran is situated off the West Coast of Scotland, part of North Ayrshire and has a population of 5000+. It is full of small villages, friendly locals ...
...is very simple and straightforward. A ferry crossing from Ardrossan Harbour to Brodick (Arrans main area) only takes around 55 minutes. The ferry is a large size and never feels overly crowded (unless it's the main holiday season). You can travel with or without car. Prices are around £5 single £10 5-day return for being a passenger only. A car single is £40 and 5-day return £56. Prices differ for motorcycles, caravans and trailers. *What to do* ...

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The Isle of Arran can be found in the Firth of Clyde on the south west coast of Scotland. Commonly described as ‘Scotland In Miniature’ at 56 miles all round, Arran is separated into its own Highland and Lowland areas and thereby offers a little of everything that Scotland provides, all compacted together into one island. The island is easily accessible being only an hour’s drive from Glasgow and a 55-minute Caledonian MacBrayne ...
...photo opportunities to be found on Arran are plentiful. Whether you’re interested in picturesque scenery as a whole, the mountainous landscapes, sandy bays or wildlife, there is something for everyone. The Isle of Arran is one of the world’s special places offering its own blend of mystical atmosphere. ...

hakkved 16.10.2001 · Read full review
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Arran is not just famous for its scenic beauty; it has one of the most sophisticated and complex single malt aged in premium cru Bourgogne and bottled in 2006. Only 308 bottles are available. This single cask single malt is bottled at cask strength without chill-filtered, which is a modern process to avoid cloudiness when water is added during tasting. However, most distillers now belief that this process will taken away some of the aromas and taste. ...
...bring down the alcohol %/Vol. The industry standard is 40-43%/Vol. for tax purposes. A cask strength malt can go as high as +/- 60%/Vol. This cask strength malt is very complex and sliky. I nosed honey, chocolate, vanilla, and fruits. The taste is very malty with a hint of peat. As the Alc./Vol. for this malt is 56.5%, it practically melt in your mouth without burning your tongue. A sweet honey malty favour is left in your tongue and last for several ...

SingMaltMan 02.08.2007 (22.08.2007) · Read full review
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I visited Arran in the summer of 2004 and found it an extremely worthwhile trip. I myself went for a school fieldwork trip, but still extremley enjoyed it. Arran is a small, beautiful island, with a small population. This means however that the local wildlife can come extremely close without feeling threatened, I myself saw deers, seals and other wildlife up to about 8m away. Rare species such as golden eagles can also be found (and sighted) on ...
...place for sun seekers; It can be very unpredictable around this ime of year, with short burst of rain lasting from 10minutes to hours, however when its sunny the views are spectacular. There are regular buses which run through and around the island, and a dayrover costs around £2.30 for an adult. People are very friendly and there are many things to see and do. There is the distillery situated in Lochranza near the fieldwork centre(where I stayed), ...

carly87 02.04.2005 · Read full review
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