Whiting Bay overlooks the sea towards the very southern portion of Scotland. The village thrives on a wealth of accommodation for all situations, a great selection of places to eat (from formal restaurants to coffee shops), Whiting Bay has also the added benefit of two extremely well-appointed shops in the village and a farm shop specialising of bio-food just outside. Services are a garage with car-hire, various shops, craft outlets and an art gallery. Two Pubs help you to spend the evenings in leasurly surroundings. There is also a challenging 18 hole golf course, visitors are always welcome. Enjoy some interesting and well-known forest walks in this area, or better yet, you can try renting an SUV from car hire companies in the area. This can be a good option since like car rental dublin companies, Scotland's car rental industry is known to provide quality cars that will suit your needs. Take a drive to the island's famous destinations, particularly to Glenashdale Falls, the island's most impressive waterfall. Along the shoreline, the beach is a mixture of pebble, rock-pool and sand.
Proprietors: Arran Brewery
Arran Brewery Guest House
Shore Road
Isle of Arran KA27 8PZ
Tel: 01770 700 662
Email us: Arran Brewery Guest House
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Open:
all year
Following renovation and refurbishment, The Arran Brewery Guest House is now open to welcome you in our 5 bedrooms. Take some time to explore and discover some of Arran`s hidden secrets for yourself. If it`s a nice sunny day you can enjoy our own Arran Brewery beers while sitting outside on one of the picnic benches and taking in the spectacular view.
from £40 per night per person
Proprietor: Mrs Evelyn Coles
Sunnyside
Kings Cross by Whiting Bay
Isle of Arran KA27 8RG
Tel: 01770 700 442
Mob: 07718 005 688
Open:
all year
Sunnyside by name and by location!
Where you can relax and enjoy in comfort, a full wholesome breakfast, whilst drinking in the peaceful, unrestricted rural and coastal views. It has a double-bedded en-suite room, and twin-bedded room with private bathroom; both having a shower over the bath. The quiet hamlet of Kings Cross is about a mile from Whiting Bay. Natural beauty and history combine to make it an ideal base for exploring Arran.
Where you can relax and enjoy in comfort, a full wholesome breakfast, whilst drinking in the peaceful, unrestricted rural and coastal views. It has a double-bedded en-suite room, and twin-bedded room with private bathroom; both having a shower over the bath. The quiet hamlet of Kings Cross is about a mile from Whiting Bay. Natural beauty and history combine to make it an ideal base for exploring Arran.
from £20.00 per person per night
- Burlington Hotel, Shore Road, 01770 700 255, open Easter till October
- Eden Lodge Hotel, Shore Road, 01770 700 357, open all year
- Ellangowan B&B, Middle Road, 01770 700 784, open all year
- Invermay Guest House, Shore Road, 01770 700 431, open all year
- Mingulay B&B, Middle Road, 01770 700 346, open Feb to Nov
- Royal Arran Guesthouse, Shore Road, 01770 700 286, open all year, except X-mas/New Year
- Silverhill North B&B, Golf Course Road, 01770 700 414, open all year
- Viewbank Guest House, Golf Course Road, 01770 700 326, open all year
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Manager: Mrs Fiona Robson
Open:
all year
Ardlui is a delightful cottage in Kings Cross with wonderful views over to Holy Isle. 2 bedrooms, ideal for parents and 2 children. A sun porch, a well equipped lounge and a fully equipped kitchen with dining area. Garden patio, parking.
Village with shops, restaurants and pubs about 1 mile
Village with shops, restaurants and pubs about 1 mile
Weekly rent from: £150 to £300
sleeps 2 + 2
Proprietor: Mrs Eliz. K. McCormack
Norwood Cottage
Smiddy Brae
Isle of Arran KA27 8PR
Fax: 01770 700 536
Email us: Norwood Cottage
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Open:
all year
This comfortable cottage, close to shops and shore, sleeps 4 and has a fitted kitchen with w/machine, t/dryer, fridge and electric cooker, living room with optional open fire, bathroom and 2 twin-bedded rooms. Electric heating throughout. It is an ideal base for walking, bird-watching, golfing and exploring Arran. Small garden. Private parking. Towels on request.
4 Star rated by the Scottish Tourist Board. Sorry, No pets. Short lets available November to March.
4 Star rated by the Scottish Tourist Board. Sorry, No pets. Short lets available November to March.
Weekly rates £230 to £340
sleeps up to 4
Proprietor: Mrs Moira Finlayson
Strathconon
Glenashdale Way
Contact: Moira Finlayson, Suilven, Macharioch Road
Southend, Argyll, PA28 6RF
Tel: 01586 830323, Fax: 01586 830102
Email us: Strathconon
Open:
all year
Luxury, newly built detached villa. The spacious interior is furnished to a high standard. Groundfloor: kitchen, lounge, dining room, ensuite bedroom. 3 bedrooms (1 ensuite) and family bathroom. The state-of-art kitchen has to be seen! Small library of books, videos and DVD's. Garden with a sunny patio. Washing machine/dryer, and outdoor drying area. Category 3 disabled access. Short breaks are available off-season. STB 4 star rated
Weekly rates £450 to £900340
sleepssleeps up to 8
Proprietor: Mrs Eliz. K. McCormack
The Smiddy
Smiddy Brae
Isle of Arran KA27 8PR
Tel: 01770 700 536
Email us: The Smiddy
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Open:
all year
This beautiful house, overlooking the sea, sleeps 4/6 people. It has 1 double room with en-suite shower room, 1 twin-bedded room, spare room with sofa bed, bathroom, separate toilet and utility room downstairs. Upstairs is the living room, fully fitted kitchen with fridge/freezer, dishwasher and gas cooker and dining room. Oil-fired heating. Enlcosed garden. Private parking.
4 Star rated
by the Scottish Tourist Board. Sorry, No pets. Short lets available November to March.Weekly rates £330 to £440
sleeps up to 6
- Arnhall Cottage, sleeps 4 (possibly 6), 01770 700 654, open all year
- Beachcroft, sleeps 4, 01770 700 396, open all year
- Braehead, sleeps 7, 01770 830 224, open all year
- Brook, sleeps 4, 01770 700 396, open all year
- Bramble Cottage, sleeps up to 10, 01770 700 396, open all year
- Burnside, sleeps 7, season: 01770 700 396 off-season: 0171 423 7939, open all year
- Carraig Dhubh, sleeps 7, 01770 700 563, open all year
- Eastwood, Shore Road, sleeps up to 6, 01770 700 396, open all year
- Garret Cottage, Shore Road, sleeps 4, 01770 700 396, open all year
- Kelvinhaugh Farm, sleeps 4, 01770 700 284, open April to September
- Netherby,Shore Road, sleeps 6, 01770 700 396, open all year
- Northbank,Auchcairn Road, sleeps 5, 07717 535 839, open all year
- Nirvana,off Shore Road, sleeps up to 7, 0141 944 4479, open all year
- Point House Cottage and Summer Cottage, Kings Cross, sleeps 6/4, 01770 302 121/700 257, open all year
- Rose Cottage, Kings Cross, sleeps 4, 01770 700 403, open all year
- Sandbraes Lodge, Sandbraes, sleeps 4, 01770 700 235, open March to October
- Silverhill Lodges, 2 lodges, each sleep up to 4, 01770 700 776, open all year
- The Spinney, off Shore Road, sleeps 6, 01770 700 382, open all year
- The Stables Coach House, sleeps 2, 01770 700 760, open all year
- The Summer House, Knockankelly, sleeps 5, 01770 700 649, open all year
- Tigh an Droma Lodge,Kings Cross, sleeps 9, 01294 552 700, open all year
- Torran Villa, Glenashdale, sleeps 8, 01383 732 424, open all year
- Trafalgar Cottage, Shore Road, sleeps 4, 01770 700 396, open all year
- Wee Silverburn, Allt-Na-Ceirde, sleeps 4, 01770 700 466, open all year
- Whitefield Farm, Kings Cross, sleeps 2, 01770 700 291, open May to September
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- The Beach Hut Bistro, Shore Road, Village Square, 01770 700 308, bookings essential after 16.30, open Tue to Sat 10.30 till 20.30, Sun 11.00 till 16.00
- Burlington Hotel and Restaurant, Shore Road, 01770 700 255, bookings strongly advised, open daily from Easter till October
- Cameronia Pub, Shore Road, 01770 700 254, open daily from 16.00 till late, with
- Coffee Pot, Tea Room, Shore Road, 01770 382, open daily 10.00h to 17.00h, last orders 16.00h
- Eden Lodge Hotel and Bar, Shore Road, 01770 700 357, open daily for meals 12.30 21.00
- The Golden Dragon, Shore Road, Chinese Restaurant and Take away, 01770 700489, open daily from 17.30 22.00
- Trafalgar Restaurant, Shore Road, 01770 700 396, bookings essential, open daily
- Bay News, Village Centre, Newspapers, magazines, toys and games, fishing tackle, ice-cream, 01770 700 481, open daily 08.15h to 17.30h, Sundays 10.00h to 17.00h
- Bay Stores, Shore Road, Grocer & newsagent, off licence, DVD rental, hot & cold food, Hallmark cards, ice-cream & beach toys, 01770 700229, Mo to Fr 7.00h to 19.00h, Sa 8.00h tp 18.00h, Su 10.00h to 17.00h
- Belford Mill, turn off Shore Road at the Coffee Pot, Arran's only browse through Warehouse, 01770 700 293
- County Carpets, Shore Road, Carpets, Furniture, Wallpaper, 01770 700 480
- Crafts of Arran, Village Centre, Crafts, Small Art, Gifts, 01770 700 251
- Kirkend Nursery, Lamlash Road, Food growers, biological food, garden utensils, 01770 700 683
- MBS Building and Timber supply, Village Centre, DIY, Household goods, off license, petrol, 01770 700 202
- Pharmacy, off Village Centre, Cosmetics, baby food and articles, 01770 700 584
- Pillar Box, off Village Centre, Post Office, Cards, Pet food and supply, Stationery, 01770 700 205
- Village Shop, off Village Centre, General Grocers, off license, health & nutritional products, 01770 700 349, open daily 08.00h to 17.30h, Sundays 14.00h to 16.00h
- Sue Archer, Herbal medicine, therapeutic aromatherapy massage, Kings Cross 01770 700641
- Arran Art Gallery, local and international renowned artists, open daily 11.00 17.00, Shore Road, 01770 700 250
- Arran Open Gate Ministries, various Christian denominations, meetings Wednesday evenings, 01770 700424 for detailled infos
- Church of Scotland, Rev E Watson, Sunday 10.30h, Sandbraes, 01770 700 289
- Julian Davidson, TV and Radio repairs, Clock restoration, Rosemount 01770 700682
- Heatherhill Frames, Les and Heather McLeod, Picture Framing service, 6 Heatherhill, 01770 700 599
- Kelvinhaugh Kennels, Boarding and Grooming of dogs, Knockankelly, 01770 700 284
- Ann Kidston, Hairdressing, open by appointment, Montrose Terrace 01770 700 479
- Ian McCallum Taxi, Small and large Taxis, Ardtalla, Shore Road 01770 700417
- Sandbraes Art, Paintings by Sheena Holmer, Sandbraes, 01770 700340
- Scottish Episcopal Church, (Anglican), St Margaret's Church, Sunday 11.00h, Midweek Communion Wed 12.00h, Lamlash Road, 01770 700 225
- Silverhill Hair, Beauty Salon, by appointment, 01770 700 460
- Skotprint Mike Koral, Printing, fotocoping, Village Centre 01770 700251
- Amanda Trotter, Photography, 01770 700 231
- Whiting Bay Garage, Taxi service, Petrol, LPG bottles, repairs, Car hire, Shore Road, 01770 700 345
- Putting Green, Shore Road, open daily, get putter and golf ball at the Village Shop nearby
- Bowling Club, Shore Road, Balls available. Report at the Bar Eden adjacent
- Whiting Bay Golf Club, Golf Club Road, 18 holes, Par 63, 4'405 yards, caddy car and electric buggies, clubhouse, Bar, snacks, Clubhouse 01770 700 775, Starter's Box 700 487
- Glenashdale Falls and Giants' Grave, a pleasant walk, can be combined, picknick tables above the Falls. Start at the Parking near the Burn and comeback to the Shore Road at the Coffee Pot Tea Room, ca. 2 hours
- Kings Cross Point, follow the shore then go up to the Point with good view over to Holy Isle. Wonderful little beach in Lamlash Bay. Return on two possible path and the main Road to Whiting Bay. Roundtrip ca. 2 hours
- Walks along the Shore to Lamlash or Kildonan (difficult) and return to Whiting Bay, ca. 1 hour resp 1.5 hours one way
| 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. |