Unforgettable Arran

31/01/2025

Useful ferry travel guide …

VisitArran has taken considerable time to pull together a simplified ferry travel guide until end of March:

https://rb.gy/vkc9yg

25/01/2025

Stunning place in every season

14/01/2025

Some good news to celebrate!

🚢 𝗪𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗬👏🥳⛴️

Let's give a warm welcome to 𝗠𝗩 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘅 and the new adventures she brings! Who’s ready to explore?

Today marks a momentous day for Arran, with its state-of-the-art design and enhanced facilities, MV Glen Sannox is not just a means of transport for the local community but a gateway to our beautiful Island that will bring a significant boost to the Island tourism & economy!

So, whether you’re keen to discover the beauty of Arran for the first time, or a regular visitor planning your next staycation, here’s our quick guide to the ferry timetable:

𝘽 𝙍 𝙊 𝘿 𝙄 𝘾 𝙆 (to/from)

📅 13 JAN – 27 MAR (❄️ Winter)
▪️TROON will be the ONLY port of departure from Ayrshire to Brodick during this period
▪️Both ferries, MV GLEN SANNOX and MV ALFRED, will complete 3 return trips each most days
💡𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙩 – Catering & refreshment facilities are available on MV Glen Sannox, but there are none on MV Alfred so come prepared

📅 28 MAR – 19 OCT (🌞 Summer)
▪️There are TWO ports of departure from Ayrshire to Brodick – you have the choice of TROON or ARDROSSAN
▪️From Troon - MV GLEN SANNOX will complete 3 return sailings daily
▪️From Ardrossan – MV CALEDONIAN ISLES will complete 5 return sailings daily

🚗 If you are planning to bring a vehicle to the Island, we strongly recommend booking as early as possible!
💡𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙩 - If one departure port shows no availability, ALWAYS make sure to check the alternative port (in a new search)

🚶Foot passenger availability is usually readily available but can be pre-booked to offer peace of mind
💡𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙩 – if you leave your car in a secure carpark at one port on the mainland, it will be easier if you choose to return to the same port!

𝙇 𝙊 𝘾 𝙃 𝙍 𝘼 𝙉 𝙕 𝘼 (to/from)

📅 13 JAN – 27 MAR (❄️ Winter)
▪️MV CATRIONA operates between two ports, Claonaig and Tarbert (Loch Fyne), completing 4 return trips to Lochranza most days


📅 28 MAR – 19 OCT (🌞 Summer)
▪️MV CATRIONA operates to Claonaig only during the Summer, completing 9 (yes NINE!) return trips most days

🚗 If you are planning to bring a vehicle to the Island, we recommend booking this roll-on/roll-off ferry service!
💡𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙮 𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙩 – this is a ‘Turn Up & Go’ service. If you make a booking, you are required to choose a preferred departure date, BUT your ticket is valid for any date and sailing within the selected timetable period – summer or winter!




📷 from our Balcony Suite at 8.30am this morning! 😁

VisitArran
CalMac Ferries
BBC Scotland News

23/12/2024

Unbelievably lucky escape for the cottage yesterday. And an absolutely amazing response from Jamie Mackinnon who cleared it all this morning. Lots of support from our lovely neighbours too. Really appreciate the community there, the absolute best!

14/10/2024

One happy dog - Blackwaterfoot Beach

25/09/2024

Perfect walking weather this week

02/09/2024

Taken from another group - very exciting spotting from the ferry:

03/06/2024

Whiting Bay 9th June 2024 Pop Up Opera

https://www.scottishopera.org.uk/shows/pop-up-opera-2024/?fbclid=IwAR1v0WrFg9gKSEsqlmh0DfljfgLk1k-TKLRhvXgvdamFWPwgJIr7YOQ-_iA_aem_3BO1UavCd1HOQzhGetWK8g

Join us this summer to experience opera on a miniature scale, with specially-created 30 minute performances of The Merry Widow and Don Giovanni, brought to life by two singers, instrumentalists and a beautiful set of illustrations.

04/05/2024

07/04/2024

13/03/2024

First signs of spring in Glen Rosa - beautiful in every season

18/02/2024

Ferry at the end of the rainbow! 🌈

17/02/2024

Hooray!!

Clyde has been washed away several times, before being found as far away as Troon and Turnberry.

13/02/2024

Hope it’s found & returned to its rightful place!

Clyde has been washed away several times, before being found as far away as Troon and Turnberry.

06/01/2024

Now!!

24/12/2023

Merry Christmas everyone from Gran’s Cottage, Glen Rosa x

18/10/2023

This is so interesting!