Visitor Centres

The Home Farm, Brodick

Don't be misled by the term «Home Farm» – this area of Brodick is a range of shops, places to eat and plenty of parking spaces.

Arran Aromatics

From the main unit – Arran Aromatics export their products world-wide. Advertised as Scotland's premier gift toiletries and candle making centre, you can watch how some of the products are being made and purchase them at a well-stocked Factory Shop.
Open Mon - Sat 0900 to 1730 Sunday 1000 to 1700. Tel: 01770 302 595

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Arran Aromatic products

Copperwheat Café

A nice bistro-style café open during the opening times of the Duchess Court Shops. Refresh yourselves with a coffee, a tea or a soft drink and have a snack to quench your hungry stomach before or after shopping here.

Creelers of Arran

Arran’s world famous seafood restaurant, «Creelers», is open daily for a wide variety of seafood dishes including locally smoked produce. It sells also fresh and smoked fish and seafood in a small shop near the entrance. The smoked products come fresh from the smokehouse, where Tim James personally supervises the smoking process.
It is open just before Easter until the end of October. Tuesday – Saturday 1230 – 1430 and 1800 – 2130, Sunday 1300 – 15.00 and 1800 – 2130. Phone 01770 302 797

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Creelers, Restaurant, smoke house and fish shop

The Island Cheese Company

The Isle of Arran being «Clean and Green» seemed a natural place to establish the Island Cheese Company, and so this family business was formed over 15 years ago in the Home Farm of Brodick Castle. Nowadays they sell at 15 farmer’s markets each month and supply a number of outlets throughout the UK. Here, eight wax sealed flavoured cheddars are produced with great care. You may see the people working through a glass wall. The Shop opens along the normal opening times of the centre. Phone Tel: 01770 302788

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a selection of the famous round waxed cheddar cheeses with irresistible aromas

Island Porcelain

have now dislocated to Corrie.

The Arran Heritage Museum, Brodick

A very interesting presentation of artefacts and records of island life through the centuries can be found at the Heritage Museum in Brodick. Anybody interested in archaeology will find a plethora of information about the first settlers on the island. Very interesting is as well the vast archive which is not only excellently organised but also continuously supplied with information in word and pictures. A field trip for anyone in search of his/her roots on Arran or interested in the islands history.

a few scenes from the Arran Heritage Museum
Appealing to both adults and children alike, the centre is open daily (10.30 to 16.30) during the summer months and on Wednesdays only in winter. The tea room is really to be recommended. A large parking area has ample space for the visitors cars.
Tel: 01770 302 636

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Balmichael Visitor Centre, Shiskine

This well known and well visited centre is located in Shiskine Valley, just at the outskirts of the village of Shiskine and 20 minutes away from Brodick along the String Road. There are retail outlets (Trareoch Crafts and Island Treasure) as well as facilities for children – a real action and adventure playground with outdoors and an indoors playbarn. At Simon's Ceramics Studio you can paint your own pottery. In the same building is now Sheila Barr, creating wonderful Glass Art pieces. There is also a Golf driving range, Laser Shooting, an Archery and the Old Mill Coffee House. Not to forget the Quad Bike centre, enabling you great trips into the backland and especially up the mountains.

the rather grand courtyard of the Visitor Centre where most shops are placed around

Balmichael is special because it's diverse. Hardly anywhere else on scottish Isles can you find such a wide range of activities in just one location! Even on a rainy day you will still find a lot to do at the centre. Balmichael Visitor Centre has a suitably large car park!

Balmichael Visitor Centre is open 7 days during the summer, closed Monday & Tuesday during the winter. Many of the facilities and shops operate 'business as usual' at this time, so please consider the centre if you are planning a visit during Arran's off-peak season. Tel: 01770 860 430

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Brodick Castle

A summer morning at Brodick Castle viewed from its splendorous gardens

The Castle, built on the site of a viking fortress, was home to the Dukes of Hamilton. Let yourself be taken back in time and walk through their former residence and admire amongst others the superb collection of silver, porcelain, paintings and sporting trophies. The castle is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and set in beautiful grounds with parcs, gardens, nature trails and walks, an adventure playground, a restaurant and a gift shop.
Open daily in the summer (tours available). Winter hours vary (see local press). Tel: 01770 302 202

web: National Trust of Scotland


Isle of Arran Distillers, Lochranza

Scotland’s newest distillery offers extensive tours,whisky tastings, fine lunching in their first floor restaurant and a very well stocked shop to purchase Arran Malts and a carefully selected range of unusual gifts.

the generous visitors reception room  a view from the outside in misty conditions  the wellstocked shop

Open daily throughout the summer. See website for winter hours. Tel: 01770 830 264

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Cladach Visitor Center, Cladach, near Brodick

The Cladach Visitor Centre is well worth a visit either by car taking the coastal road to Corrie or by walking along the Duke's beach along the edge of Brodick Golf Course, where an array of sea birds, seals and other wildlife can be seen.

The Isle of Arran Brewers

Set in the shadow of Arran's imposing Brodick Castle, with panoramic views of Brodick Bay and Goatfell Mountain, our new, high-tech micro-brewery blends naturally with its stunning surroundings.

front elevation of the brewery and its visitor reception room

Built to the highest standards to ensure that quality and consistency are maintained, our new brewery combines the art of traditional brewing with a natural blend of the island's unique water and the finest ingredients. The result is a range of ales which, like Arran itself, offers something very special. A competent explanation of the brewing process is then finished off with a genrous tasting of these special local beers. Tel: 01770 302 353.

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MacKenzie Leather

Alan MacKenzie is a maker of high quality leather handbags, briefcases gladstone bags and medical bags. All the bags will be specially made for you. You can chose from a range of leathers and lining colours and he will be happy to send you leather samples. If you have any enquiries or would like to place an order please do not hesitate to contact Alan. Tel: 01770 302 311.

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Arran Active

A very essential shop for all guests of Arran who need to buy clothing and equipment for the «Great Outdoor Experience». With this shop very handy, it does not matter if you forgot to bring your outdoor stuff with you. They will certainly be able to equip you with most things you need for your hike or camping trip.
A pair of walking shoes. Arran Outdoor's shop front. An easy, fashionable sandal shoe.
Open Monday to Saturday, 1000 – 1600. Tel: 01770 302 416.

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The Wineport Bar and Restaurant

The Wine Port is situated at the foot of Goatfell. With pedestrian access to Brodick Castle, the «Wine Port» has outdoor seating and a large car park.

sandstone front of the wineport with outdoor seating area

Where possible we source and use local products from local producers and at the Wine Port we have Arran Ale, Arran Malt Whiskies, home made baking using local produce, for soups, casseroles, pizza's, Pasta dishes and a variety of sandwiches. Scones, shortbread, Tea's. Coffee's and soft drinks are also available. Enjoy a glass of wine from our extensive collection. Open from early morning through out the day to early evening you will experience a warm welcome in comfortable surroundings. We welcome you and hope that you enjoy the «Wine Port» and your stay on the Isle of Arran. Tel: 01770 302 101

Don’t Forget...

… there are many small independent craft studios, galleries and exhibits scattered around the island. Further information on some of these is listed in the village/region pages.


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.
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