South West: Blackwaterfoot, Shiskine and Corriecravie
The uninterrupted horizon from the very south of Arran gives a true feeling of being on an island. You can also make out the Kintyre peninsula, Pladda, Ailsa Craig and other noteworthy landmarks from this area.
Blackwaterfoot is the centre of this region and hosts Arran's only 12-hole golf course, as well as other sporting facilities, not least the very famous Cairnhouse Riding Centre. There is one hotel, several B&B's and two pubs in the village, some shops and a post office. A short trip up the «String Road» through Shiskine, takes you to Balmichael Visitor Centre — one of Arran's key attractions, home of the only driving range on the Island. Pony Trekking in Blackwaterfoot is also available and the swimming pool, gymnastic and snooker rooms at the hotel can be used by the public. In Shiskine is also a B&B, several self catering establishments are available in the whole region.
Famous and often used walks include along the shore to the Kings Caves of Robert the Bruce's fame and to the Standing Stones of Machrie Moor.
Photo: Portnalochan, Kilpatrick
Proprietors: Ian and Ann Relf
Blackwaterfoot
Lodge
Blackwaterfoot, KA27 8EU Isle of Arran Tel: 01770 860 202 Fax: 01770 860 570 Email to the
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Open:
April to
October
The Lodge is situated 50 yards from Blackwaterfoot's picturesque harbour and a ten minute stroll from the sandy beach below the unique 12 hole golf Shiskine links golf course.
A warm welcome awaits guests, as does comfortable en-suite accommodation. The lodge is fully licensed.
Rates: en-suite: £35, standard £30 per person per night
Best Western
Kinloch Hotel
Blackwaterfoot, KA27 8EUIsle of ArranTel: 01770 860 444Fax: 01770 860 447 Email to the
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Open:
All year
We look forward to welcoming you to the family-run Kinloch Hotel.
For long breaks or shorter stays, the beauty of the island and the quality of the hotel's amenities and service will make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
44 bedrooms, all en-suite with colour TV, telephone, tea/coffee making facilities. 7 luxury self-contained suites. Lounge and public bars, grill room, spacious dining room, 2 guest lounges, indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium, squash court, snooker room, fitness room.
from £30 per person per night
Prop.: George & Marjorie Bannatyne
Lochside
Guesthouse
Blackwaterfoot, KA27 8EY Isle of Arran Tel: 01770 860 276 Email to the
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Open:
most of
the year
Lochside Guest House is a small 5 bedroom family run guesthouse - newly built with central heating, all rooms en-suite and tea/coffee making facilities, disabled facilities, evening meals, great views over the trout lochs to the Kintyre Penninsula. We have a large garden including two lochs.
from £28 per person per night
New! Brae Cottage, Shiskine
01770 860 780, open all year, not Christmasand New Year
Laighbent B&B, Blackwaterfoot
01770 860 405, open all year, not Christmas and New Year
Morvern House B&B, Blackwaterfoot
01770 860 254, open all year
The Greannan B&B, Blackwaterfoot
01770 860 200, open all year
Proprietors: George & Marjorie Bannatyne
Feorline and
Summer House
Kilpatrick Blackwaterfood, KA27 8EY Isle of Arran Tel: 01770 860 276 Email to the
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Open:
most of
the year
Two warm and comfortable self-catering cottages. One sleeps up to four people and the other sleeps up to six people. Both houses have an Aga cooker. Oil, gas and off-peak heating included in the price.
Private location but close to Blackwaterfoot Village.
Prices £250 to £450 per week
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Hope Cottage, Mrs S M Bannatyne, Blackwaterfoot, open all year
T: 01770 860 377
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Achagorm and Greenfield, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 4 6
01770 860 203, open all year
An Caladh, Shiskine, sleeps 6
01369 870 388, open all year
Aros Beag, Shiskine, sleeps 4
01770 860 780, open all year
Bellevue Farm Cottage, Shiskine, sleeps 4
01770 860 251, open all year
Bracklinn House, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 6
01770 302 303, open all year
Braeside, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 4
01770 860 219, open all year
Braeriach Farm, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 5/6
01770 830 224, open all year
Corriecravie Farm Cottage, Corriecravie, sleeps 6
01770 302 303, open all year
Glengarrion, Shiskine, sleeps 6
01770 860 218, open all year
Granite Cottage, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 6
01770 860 308, open all year
Mill Cottage, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 6
01770 860 308, open all year
Millbank Cottage, Shiskine, sleeps 4
0141 334 5185, open Apr Oct
Old Smiddy Cottage, Shiskine, sleeps 2
01770 860 261, open all year
Otterburn, Corriecravie, sleeps 8
01770 302 334, open all year
Park House, Corriecravie, sleeps 10
01620 842 989, open Mar Oct
Sandbrae, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 6
fully booked from late March to mid Sept
01565 634 546, open all year
Sealladh Breagh, Shiskine, sleeps 8
01770 860 530, open all year
Swallowbrae Cottage, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 4
01770 860 219, open all year
Tarsuinn Cottage, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 6
01770 860 308, open all year
The Crow's Nest, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 6
01386 840 149, open all year
The Greannan, Blackwaterfoot, sleeps 6
01770 860 200, open all year
Tigheanfraoch Cottage, Briarknowe, Shiskine, sleeps 5
Tel/Fax: 01770 860432, open May to Oct
Bridgend Caravan and Campsite, Bridgend Cottage, Shiskine
01770 860 597
Blackwaterfoot Lodge, Blackwaterfoot
Pub and Restaurant
01770 860 202, bookings recommended
Tue to Sun 18.30 to 20.30
Kinloch Hotel, Blackwaterfoot
Pub and Restaurant
01770 860 444, bookings in Restaurant recommended
12.30 to 14.30, and 18.00 to 20.30, open daily
Old Mill Coffee House, Balmichael Visitor Centre
01770 860 596
Mon to Sat 10.00 to 17.00, Sun 12.00 to 17.00
The Tearoom, Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club, Blackwaterfoot, 01770 860 226
Mon to Thu 10.00 to 21.00, Fri & Sat 10.00 to 17.00 and 18.30 to 20.30 for meals, Sun 10.00 to 17.00
bookings for dinners Fri and Sat essential
The Arran Lamb Company,Iain Anderson, The Abattoir, Blackwaterfoot
fresh sheep, lamb, pork, goat and game meat from Arran animals
Mail order by T: 01770 850 264, M: 07962 219 481 or the Website
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Arran Ceramics, Simon Thorburn, Potter, Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine
shop, studio and hands-on
01770 860 304
Blackwaterfoot Butcher, Donald L Galbraith, Blackwaterfoot
Butcher
01770 860 354
Blackwaterfoot Post Office, Blackwaterfoot
General food supplies, Off sales
0pen 7 days, 01770 860 220
Island Treasure, Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine
Jewellery for young and old, quality gifts and local crafts
01770 860 566
Kinloch Home Bakery, Blackwaterfoot
freshliy baked bread
01770 860 444
Shiskine Pro Shop, at Shiskine Golf Club
A huge selection of golfing accessories, clothing, footwear, trolley and club hire
open 7 days, summer 0800 to 1900 hours, winter 09 to 1500 hours
Archery, Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine
available by prior booking
01770 860 526
Shiskine Golf and Tennis Club
12 holes, par 42, 2900 yards, caddy cars, electric buggies
also available: Bowling green and Putting Green
Starters House, big parking, Clubhouse with Tearoom
01770 860 226
Kinloch Hotel, Blackwaterfoot
public indoor swimming pool, gymnastic and snooker rooms
01770 860 444
Kings's Cave
Starting points on A841 midway between Blackwaterfoot and Machrie, about 5 km
or at the Golf and Tennis Club nr. Blackwaterfoot, about 13 km
Cnoc Ballygown
Start on the B880 between Blackwaterfoot and Shiskine
About 5 km, to a ancient fort with superb views to the west
Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine
various services and shops (see details above)
01770 860 430
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 to Thu and Sat 9 to 5, Fri 9 to 7.30, Sun 10 to 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
Shiskine Isle of Arran KA27 8EW Tel: 01770 860 259 Fax: 01770 860 259 Email to the
Open:
Easter
to Sep
Family run bed and breakfast offering comfort and hospitality, situated in the peaceful Shiskine valley, 9 miles from Brodick and 1.5 miles from Blackwaterfoot. Large mature garden with several seating areas, easy parking, secure garage for pedal bikes and motor cycles. Dogs wecome (not in dining room) by arrangement. Comfortable residents' TV lounge, ensuite bedrooms twin or double beds.
Nearby local amenities include unique 12 hole links golf course, driving range, horse riding, beautiful sandy beach, local walks to Kings caves and standing stones. Restaurants, tearooms and shops 1.5 miles
Price £30 per person per night, £40 for single use