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.
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.
Proprietors: Ian and Ann Relf
Blackwaterfoot Lodge
Blackwaterfoot
Isle of Arran KA27 8EU
Tel: 01770 860 202
Fax: 01770 860 570
Email us: Blackwaterfoot Lodge.
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Open:
Apr to Oct
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.
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
Proprietor: Jim and Esther Henderson
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
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
Best Western Kinloch Hotel
Blackwaterfoot
Isle of Arran KA27 8EU
Tel: 01770 860 444
Fax: 01770 860 447
Email us: Best Western Kinloch
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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.
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
Kilpatrick, Blackwaterfoot
Isle of Arran KA27 8EY
Tel: 01770 860 276
Email us: Lochside Guesthouse
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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 Peninsula. 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 Christmas and 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
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Proprietors: George & Marjorie Bannatyne
Feorline and
Summer House
Summer House
Kilpatrick, Blackwaterfoot
Isle of Arran KA27 8EY
Tel: 01770 860 276
Email us: Feorline and Summer House
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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.
Private location, but close to Blackwaterfoot Village.
Weekly rent £250 to £450
sleeps 4/6
Due to cancellations we have some vacancies in September and October. Short breaks available.
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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
- Bridgend Cottage, Shiskine, sleeps 2+2, 01770 860 597, 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
- Hope Cottage, Shiskine, sleeps 5, 01770 860, 377, oppen 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 to 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
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- Blackwaterfoot Lodge, Blackwaterfoot, Pub, 01770 860 202
- 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
Email us to the The Arran Lamb Company. Click here to visit our Website.
Email us to the The Arran Lamb Company. Click here to visit our Website.
- 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 Village Shop and Post Office, Blackwaterfoot, General food supplies, Off sales, 0pen 7 days, 01770 860 220
- Braehead Beef & Lamb, Brahehead Farm, Sliddery, Arran reared Beef and Lamb, 01770 870 221
- Dippity Do Dah's, Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine, Spin Art, Cheese Waxing, Chocolate Pizzas & more! 01770 860 776
- Harbour Shop, Blackwaterfoot, Hardware, Newspapers and Magazines, Toys, Books, 01770 860 215
- 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, closed Wed and Sun, 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
- Sliddery Supplies, Overdale House, Sliddery, Hardware Shop, work clothes,gardening machines, tools, 01770 870 225
- The Lemon Tree, Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine, an unusual selection of gifts, 01770 860 201
- Trareoch Crafts, Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine, Cross-stitch, Crafts supply, pewter jewellery, cards, 01770 860 515
- Arran Carriage Driving, Blackwaterfoot, Pony carriages, ideal for weddings, parties, promotions on and off the Island, 07748 290 259
- Blackwaterfoot Garage, Blackwaterfoot, Repairs, Petrol, Hire Cars, Dog food, Bike Hire, 01770 860 277
- Beauty Box, Blackwaterfoot, Beauty Therapists, 01770 840 204
- Brae Salon, Blackwaterfoot, Hairdresser for Ladies, Gents and Children, 01770 860 456
- Cairnhouse Riding Centre, The Stables, Blackwaterfoot, Pony trekking, 01770 860 466
- Arran Driving Range, Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine, Indoor and outdoor bays, 01770 860 530 or 860 251
- Arran Heli-Tours, Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine, Scenic tours over Arran by Helicopter, 01770 860 407
- The Arran Quad Centre, Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine, Circuit quads and hill trecks, 01770 860 526
- Laser Shooting, Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine, computerised laser shooting, 01770 860 526
- 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: at the Golf and Tennis Club nr. Blackwaterfoot (ca 13 km) or on the C841 midway between Blackwaterfoot and Machrie (large parking with picknick table, roundtrip about 5 km). A combination is possible.
- Standing Stones, on Machrie Moor. An easy walk along lovely contryside, ca. 2km to the famous stone Monuments of ancient history, a roundtrip of about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Ideal for a walk with kids. Parking off main road opposite the walk (just don't miss it, the signs are nearly invisible...)
- Walk 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, Brodick, tel: 01770 302 222 Bank of Scotland, Brodick, Tel: 01770 892 005 Mobile banking in Operation. In Brodick 24h ATM available |
| Post Office | Mail collections daily (excl Sun). Most postal services available in many villages. In some branches Currency Exchange available |
| Tourist Information | Tourist 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 |
| Ferries | Caledonian MacBrayne Scottish Ferries Operating Brodick <--> Ardrossan and Lochranza <--> Cloanaig Tel: 01770 302 166, then option 2 for Brodick |
| Public Transport | Busses 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. |