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. Sliddery is apeaceful Village with a few self-caterings and one hardware and farmers supply shop with an incredible stock. 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 Wikipedia's Travel Site, there is also the only officially designated nudist beach in Scotland at Cleats Shore near Lagg.

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  • 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

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A view of the Seal Shore Cottage at Kildonan directly at the south coast
Proprietor: Maurice Deighton
Seal Shore Holiday Cottage
Kildonan
Isle of Arran KA27 8SE
Tel: 01770 820 320
Fax: 01770 820 320
Email us: Seal Shore Holiday Cottage
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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
TV in residents lounge  heating throughout pets welcome children welcomeprivate parking laundry facilities electric cooking bed linen provided Garden patio
Aerial view of the Seal Shore Camping and Touring Site on the shore at Kildonan
Proprietor: Maurice Deighton
Seal Shore Camping & Touring
Kildonan
Isle of Arran KA27 8SE
Tel: 01770 820 320, Fax: 01770 820 320
Email us: Seal Shore Camping Site
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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. Restaurant nearby. One mile down the road is the Village shop.
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CAMPING & CARAVANNING CLUB LISTED
CADE'S REGISTERED
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hire of static caravans available  motor caravans welcome  electrical facilities / hookuptents welcomepets welcomechildren welcome laundry facilities
  • Auchenhew Holiday Cottages, Main Road, above Kildonan, sleeps 4/8, 01770 302 303, open all year
  • 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
  • Seal Shore Cottage, Kildonan, sleeps 8, 01770 820 320, open all year, more details see above
  • 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

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  • 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
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  • 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 Kildonanand 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, hand thrown 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, Overdale House, Sliddery, Hardware Shop, work clothes,gardening machines, tools, 01770 870 225
  • Braehead Beef & Lamb, Brahehead Farm, Sliddery, Arran reared Beef and Lamb, 01770 870 221
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various jewellery designed by Assya
Arran Gems
The Corries, Corriecravie, KA27 8PD, Tel: 01770 870 558
Assja B. designs stylish contemporary jewellery. My inspiration are the sea, the shores, the steep hills and shady glens with their abundant flora and fauna. All pieces are unique and can be acquired in my webshop. I also sell my jewellery regularly at the village markets in Kilmory (Southend) and Whiting Bay (market days are listed here on the respective pages). Commissions for necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and bridal jewellery including tiaras are always welcome. I do love to dream up design suggestions based on your wishes.
Website: Please visit my presentation with my regular blog
Webshop: You can order here directly
Email: You want to send me an Email?
graphical sign for the Voice for Arran, a weekly communitiy newspaper
A free weekly online community newspaper, which will publicise Arran activities. Everybody is invited to contribute (articles, pictures, news). Published every Thursday. Printing facility online available.
Website: Click here to visit the website
Email: Click to send an email to the voice of Arran
  • Arran Gems, Corriecravie. Jewellery for everyday, all locally home made, unique pieces. Viewing by appointment only: 01770 870 558. See above for more info.
  • Clan Horse Arran, Woodside Farm, Kildonan, Rare and minority breeds of animals, picnic area, April to October, open 7 days, 10.00 to 16.00 hours
  • Kilmory Farmers Markets, Kilmory Village Hall, local farming produce, hardware, kitchen supply, Fairtade products, crafts (cards, jewellery, porcelain, etc) and refreshments. 2010 openings: 10.30h to 14.00h on Sat 24/4, Mon 31/5, Mon 28/6, Mon 12/7, Mon 26/7, Mon 16/8, Mon 30/8, Sat 26/9, Sat 31/10, Sat 37/11, Sat 18/12/2010.
  • Ocean Breeze Rib Tours Kildonan, attractive adventure tours in a rib boat, 01770 820 275
  • Roslyn Gibson Studio, Kilmory, watercolours, acrylics, home spun, handknitted and woved textiles, by appointment only: 01770 870 224
  • Torylinn Creamery, Kilmory, See how the cheese is being made, 01770 870 240
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  • Eas Mor Waterfall and Loch Garbaid. Walk about half an hour to the waterfall, about 1 1/2 hours to this superb loch. The path is suitable for wheelchairs up top the waterfall. 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
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Visitor Information for the Isle of Arran
BanksRoyal Bank of Scotland, Brodick, tel: 01770 302 222
Bank of Scotland, Brodick, Tel: 01770 892 005
Mobile banking in Operation. In Brodick 24h ATM available
Post OfficeMail collections daily (excl Sun). Most postal services available in many villages. In some branches Currency Exchange available
Tourist InformationTourist Information Centre: The Pier, Brodick Tel: 01770 303 774, Open Mon to Thu and Sat 9.00 to 17.00, Fri 9.00 to 19.30, Sun 10.00 to 17.00
FerriesCaledonian MacBrayne Scottish Ferries
Operating Brodick <--> Ardrossan
and Lochranza <--> Cloanaig
Tel: 01770 302 166, then option 2 for Brodick
Public TransportBusses from and to all Ferries.
Brodick <--> Blackwaterfoot via Lochranza (line 324), via the Southend (line 323) and direct via the String Road (line 322), Brodick <--> Corriegills (line 321). Day rover tickets available.