Ach Na Mara, Whiting Bay

10/02/2025

Electronic link to petition now available

Save Ardrossan Harbour

02/02/2025

Spot of gardening rewarded with (fantastic as ever) lunch at The Shore

28/01/2025

Our petition is growing fast but we must not be complacent.
We need as many KA27 (Arran) post-codes as we can get! It will show the extensive support amongst Arran residents for Ardrosssan harbour being the main departure port for Arran.
WHERE TO SIGN THE PETITION ON ARRAN

BRODICK- Copperwheats, ARCAS, LittleRock, Arran Active, Wooley's, The Parlour, The Arran Butcher, Inspirations, Brodick Hall and Brodick Library, Ormidale Pavilion, Ormidale Hotel, The Duchess Court Foyer, The old Byre Brodick, Invercloy Corner, Brendarran electricals.

CORRIE- Corrie Hotel

PIRNMILL- Shop and Post office

BLACKWATERFOOT- Harbour shop

WHITING BAY- Post Office, Eco Savvy, Bay stores

LAMLASH- ACVS office, Glenisle Hotel, CO-OP

Please note- An online petition will launch at some point in the near future and details will be posted here.

27/01/2025

27/01/2025

Only a handful of weeks still available for this year 🥰

20/01/2025

Glass-blue rockpools, glorious golden beaches and granite mountains make the Isle of Arran a dream spot for summer — and getting there has never been easier

14/01/2025

🚢 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

02/01/2025

Had our New Year dook at Sandbraes. With the extra treat of the Stonesthrow Sauna to heat us up…..🥶 check out their website for times & availability for your trip. It was fab!

02/01/2025

A rather stormy few days peppered with the usual beautiful views 😍

02/01/2025

Sunset over Arran 1st of January 2025.
Its nice to see a dusting of snow over the sleeping warrior.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year. Here’s a bin calendar. Not for use in Littleborough, Otley, Rarotonga, Wakefield, Walnut Creek or Bristol, etc… 😉

08/12/2024

🥂🎄🫶

06/12/2024

Our summer timetable for 28 March 2025 to 19 October 2025 will be released in phases.

The first phase of CalMac’s Summer 2025 timetable is now available to view. Bookings for phase 1 routes will open online on Thursday 19 December at 08:00.

Information about routes in phase 2, as well as turn up and go routes, will be issued as soon as possible in the new year.

Read our customer update for information on routes included in phase 2: https://bit.ly/49rLhpL

27/10/2024

27/10/2024

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Well done Lamlash Bay Hotel 👻