The South end region overlooks the sea down to Ailsa Craig and consists mainly of the villages of Kildonan, Kilmory/Lagg and Sliddery

a graphic situation of the south end villages Kildonan, Kilmory and Sliddery on the Isle of Arran in the West of Scotland

The South:
Kildonan, Kilmory and Sliddery

aview fromkildonan over the southern Firth of Clyde towards Pladda Island and Ailsa Craig in the distant backgroundkildonan1.jpg

Probably the most peaceful area of Arran, the villages of Kildonan and Kilmory share some fantastic beaches — either huge sandy bays or interesting rock pools. Kildonan is unusual in that it lies a short distance off the main road overlooking the small island of Pladda. Down south one can spot Ailsa Craig Island, a bird sanctuary with a characteristic form. Quite a number of new holiday houses have been erected in this preferential part during the last few years and more are still built (this stretch will soon have to be renamed into «Mégève d'Arran»).
Both villages have small village stores and post offices. There are many good walks in the area, particularly near the coasts where there are opportunities to watch large colonies of grey seal and a wheelchair accessible route up to a wonderful waterfall built purely by a private family. A craft and woodwork shop is in a rather unusual place high up on a hill over Kilmory. According to rumour and Wikipedias Travel Site, there is also the only officially designated nudist beach in Scotland at Cleats Shore near Lagg.
Do not miss the exceptional Wildlife Viewing Project at Kilmory Public Hall (Mon to Fri, 10.00 to 17.00, until End of July). You can see live young Hen Harrier chicks through a hidden camera near their nest. Probably a unique feature in the world.

Kildonan Hotel, Kildonan
01770 820 207, open all year

Lagg Hotel, Lagg, Kilmory
01770 820 375, open all year

Mare B&B, Shore Road, Kildonan
01770 820 375, open all year

Ocean Breeze, Kildonan
01770 820 275, open all year

Proprietor: Mr & Mrs Tom & Jean Miller	Auchenhew
	Auchenhew House, Kildonan Isle of Arran KA27 8SG Tel and Fax: 01770 820 243 Email the Please visit our Website	Open: all year
1 family house with 3 bedrooms (2 en-suite) and family bathroom, lounge, dining room, kitchen, sleeps 8. 2 cottages, each 1 public room and 2 bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, sleeps 4. In fife acres with panoramic views over the Firth of Clyde over to Ayrshire and Ireland. Well equipped with patios, lawns and easy access. Short let possible.
Weekly rent £270 to £800 sleeps up to 4/8

Proprietor: Maurice Deighton	Seal Shore Holiday Cottage
	Kildonan KA27 8SE Isle of Arran Tel/Fax: 01770 820320 Email to the Click here to visit our website	Open: all year
This spacious villa has been equipped and furnished to a high standard and is capable of accommodating eight people. The villa is 100 yards from the beach in one direction and shop, pub and restaurant in the other. Walking, climbing, cycling, fishing, sailing and golfing are some of the activities available. Arran has seven golf courses, the nearest only four miles away. Upstairs bedrooms have their own private balconies. Ground floor and upstair bedrooms, total 3 twin, 1 double.
Weekly rent £266 to £699 sleeps up to 8

Proprietor: Maurice Deighton	Seal Shore Camping & Touring Site
	Kildonan KA27 8SE Isle of Arran Tel/Fax: 01770 820320 Email to the Click here to visit our website	Open: all year
Situated on the Southern most point of Arran, along its own private beach. The shower block has been purpose built of solid construction, has baby changing and full disabled facilities. Office and shop on site; drying facilities; campers' day room; green chemical disposal facilities. The site owner, a registered fisherman, catches crab and lobster - available to campers, and also fishing charters. There is also a picnic area and barbeque area. 2 restaurants nearby. One mile down the road is the Village shop.
STB GRADING CAMPING & CARAVANNING CLUB LISTED CADE'S REGISTERED BRITISH GRADED HOLIDAY PARK'S SCHEME

Burnside Cottage, Sliddery
01728 723 629, open Mar to Oct

Craigdhu Farm Cottages, East Bennan, Kildonan
01770 820 225, open all year

Craigend, Kildonan, sleeps 5
017784 787 069, open Mar to Oct

Creagenroin Cottage, Kilmory, sleeps 4
01770 870 263, open all year

Drumla Farm, Kildonan, sleeps 2 to 6
01770 820 256, open all year

Ethvin, Kildonan, sleeps 8
01770 870 340, open all year

Far Horizons Cottages, Sliddery, sleeps 4
01770 870 295, open Mar to Oct

Grianan House and Cottage, Kildonan, sleeps 6 / 8
01770 820236, open all year

Island Properties, Kildonan, sleeps 6 8
01770 820 624, open all year

Kildonan Schoolhouses, Kildonan, sleeps 6 / 8
01436 820 956, open all year

Kirk Kildonan, Kildonan, sleeps 8
01770 820 682, open all year

Kilbride Cottage, Kilmory, sleeps 4 to 6
01770 820 291, open all year

Kilbride Farmhouse, Kilmory, sleeps 10
01770 810 218, open all year

Kilmory Lodge Bunkhouse, Kilmory, 22 bunks
01770 270 345, open all year

Kirk Kildonan, Kildonan, sleeps 2 to 8
01770 820 682, open all year

No 2 Coastguard Cottages, Kildonan,
01770 820 292, open: April to September

Torrlinn House, Kilmory, sleeps 8
01770 810 218, open all year

Torlin Villa, Kilmory, sleeps 10 to 12
01770 870 340, open Apr to Oct

Seacliffe Cottage, Dippen, sleeps 6
01770 820 323, open all year

Seacrest, Kildonan, sleeps 4
01899 221 678, open all year

Shannochie Cottages, Shannochie, sleeps 3 6
01770 820 291, open all year

Shore Cottage, Sliddery, sleeps 5
01698 792 905, open all year

Streamlet, Kildonan, sleeps 10
0208 660 2697, open all year

Whin Cottage, Sliddery, sleeps 6
01434 604 673, open all year

Woodlea Cottage, Dippen, sleeps 4 5
01770 820 298, open all year

Kildonan Hotel, Kildonan
Pub and Restaurant
01770 820 207, bookings recommended
Mon Tue 16.00 20.00,
Wed Sun 12.00 14.00 and 18.00 20.00
Sunday Brunch 12.00 05.00

Lagg Hotel, Kilmory
Pub and Restaurant
01770 270 255, bookings in Restaurant recommended
Bar meals: 12.00 15.00, 18.00 21.00
Restaurant 18.00 21.00

Toby's Tearoom, Kilmory, 01770 870 127
Take away food available
Mon Sat 10.00 16.00, Sun 12.00 16.00

Kildonan Stores & Post Office, Shore West
General food supplies, Offsales, Newspapers and Magazines
0pen 7 days, 01770 820 275

Southbank Workshop & Studio
Fine woodwork, turning and toys
Southbank Farm, halfway between Kildonan and Kilmory
01770 820 373, Fridays 11.00 to 19.00, Saturdays 11.00 to 17.00

Torylinn Creamery, Kilmory
View the cheese making process and purchase these cheeses
01770 870 240

Kilmory Workshop and Showroom above Kilmory, turn inland by creamery and follow signs
Woodturning, coffee tables, handthrown stoneware pottery etc, made on the premises
01770 870 310, Tuesday to Friday 10.00 to 17.30, other days when the flag is flying

Kilmory Public Hall, Kilmory
Farmers Market with locally produced food and crafts for sale.
Homemade refreshments available.
Monthly, every last Saturday: 11.00 to 16.00

Sliddery Supplies, Sliddery
Hardware Shop, Overdale House
01770 870 225

Clan Horse Arran, Woodside Farm, Kildonan
Rare and minority breeds of animals, picnic area
April to October, 7 days, 10.00 to 16.00 hours

Ocean Breeze Rib Tours Kildonan
attractive adventure tours in a rib boat
01770 820 275

Torylinn Creamery, Kilmory
See how the cheese is being made
01770 870 240

Eas Mor Waterfall and Loch Garbaid
walk about half an hour to the waterfall, about 1 1/2 hours to the loch
Parking off main road at crossing with road to Kildonan

Cycling and Walking Track to Lamlash
About 15km on well maintained track through Forestry Commision forest

Walk to the Shore and the Torlin Chambered Tomb
turn south next to the Kilmory Stores
ca. 1 1/2 hours return

Cleats Shore
turn left at Clachaig Farm west of Lagg down the track to the sheltered shore
Scotlands only official nudist beach

Visitor Information for the Isle of Arran
Banks	Royal Bank of Scotland, tel: 01770 302222 Bank of Scotland, tel: 892000 (customer services) Both have ATM and Currency Services
Post Office	Mail collections to 4.00pm daily (exc Sun) All other postal services
Tourist Information	Tourist Information Centre The Pier, Brodick Tel: 01770 303 774 Open Mon - Thu and Sat 9 - 5, Fri 9 -7.30, Sun 10 - 5
Ferries	Caledonian MacBrayne Scottish Ferries Operating Brodick<>Ardrossan and Lochranza <> Claonaig Tel: 01770 302166 then option 2 for Brodick General enquiries 01475 650 100, for bookings 08705 650 000

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