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  Brodick - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brodick (meaning Broad Bay, the name is derived from Norse roots) is the main village on the Isle of Arran, in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland.
Brodick is a well known holiday destination, with tourism providing much of the village's economic base.
Brodick's population was 621 in the 2001 Census.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Brodick   (184 words)

  
 ARRAN, EARLS OF - LoveToKnow Article on ARRAN, EARLS OF   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Another granite area appears on the south side of 20 e road between Brodick ~~nd Shiskine, where it is associated with so anophyre and quartz-diorite and traverses the volcanic vent of wi st-Cretaceous or Tertiary age already described.
Brodick Castle, the ancestral.t of the dukes of Hamilton, is a splendid mgnsion on the rthern shore of Brodick Bay.
Brodick is the chief village in Arran, but most of the dwellinguses have been built at Invercloy, close to the pier.
85.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AR/ARRAN_EARLS_OF.htm   (2687 words)

  
 Brodick Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
Brodick is the largest settlement on Arran, and after a slow start due to the reluctance of the historical landowners to populate the view from their castle, much of the development on the island is now focused on the town.
Much of the rest of Brodick is strung out along the landward side of the main road that forms both the promenade and the resort's main car park.
Brodick Bay would be an asset to any seaside resort as it curves around to the north, growing increasingly sandy as it does so.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /arran/brodick   (867 words)

  
 Brodick Castle
However in 1528, the Sheriff of Butte sent his sons to demolish Brodick as part of ongoing feud with the Hamiltons.
Again in 1544, Brodick was destroyed in support of Henry VIII against the Regent, Earl of Arran.
Once again Brodick Castle was rebuilt by 1545, where the Earl of Arran became Duke of Chatelherault (French title).
www.darkisle.com /b/brodick/brodick.html   (255 words)

  
 Brodick Castle & Gardens Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
Brodick Castle can best be described as a strategically important defensive fortification from the 1200s to 1600s with an 1800s stately home wrapped around it.
The castle is situated on a shelf above the north side of Brodick Bay and under the shadow of Goatfell, which rises behind it.
What the visitor to Brodick Castle is rather more likely to see today owes most to work that began in 1844, in effect to convert the castle into a stately home for the Hamiltons.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /arran/brodickcastle   (1004 words)

  
 Brodick Photo World: 05/12/2004
Brodick Castle eventually passed into the hands of Mary, Duchess of Montrose (daughter of the 12th Duke of Hamilton) who revitalised the gardens.
The castle built of red sandstone is in a beautiful setting amongst the trees on the foothills of Goatfell, Arran's highest peak at 874 metres high and which I have to confess that I have not climbed.
After a pleasant enough voyage you arrive in Brodick named from the Norse meaning "broad bay" and which is the main town of Arran.
brodickphoto.blogspot.com /2004_12_05_brodickphoto_archive.html   (916 words)

  
 Brodick
This is the main town on the Isle of Arran, a southerly island known as 'Scotland in Miniature'.
Situated on the southerly Scottish island of Arran, one hour's boat journey from Ardrossan (26 miles south of Glasgow), Brodick, with its stunning coastline is surrounded by mountains and lochs, rolling hills and meadows.
This is one of the largest and busiest settlements on Arran, and is the main commercial centre and ferry port.
www.visitscotland.com /library/brodicktown   (124 words)

  
 Brodick   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Brodick is very much the commercial centre however, not least because of the main ferry terminal, its banking facilities and it’s geographical location on the mid-eastern coast, relatively close to all other areas of Arran.
The Shore House was originally built as a first class hotel on the Brodick Seafront in the 1930's.
A comfortable 14 bed lodge situated in the grounds of Brodick Castle, ideally situated for access to the shore, Goatfell and Brodick.
www.arrantourism.com /brodick.htm   (1119 words)

  
 ARRAN - Online Information article about ARRAN
horizon of the Calciferous Sandstone series, being visible at Corrie where it underlies the Carrie limestone, and is traceable southwards beyond Brodick.
In the extreme north at the Cock of Arran, there is a small development of these beds; they also occupy the whole of the east coast south of Corrie, and they spread over the south part of the island south of a See also:
At Corrie and the Cock of Arran they rest on Upper Carboniferous strata; in Ben Lister Glen, on the lower limestone group of the Carboniferous Limestone series; and on the west coast they repose on the Old Red Sandstone.
encyclopedia.jrank.org /ARN_AUD/ARRAN.html   (2319 words)

  
 Brodick Photo World
The sight of the sun was quite enough for him to decide that it was time to improve his image.
One of our resident flbirds was working himself up into a bit of a state this morning, and later I found one of his offspring hidden in the ivy, so I suppose he was putting up the first line of defence.
Rather amazingly, the sun did actually shine properly today and a few hardy flowers took the opportunity, whilst braving the still cold wind, to celebrate what they consider to be the start of spring.
brodickphoto.blogspot.com   (516 words)

  
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A-Chir, is not included in the walks since it is a tough scramble, you are welcome to find out for yourself, the southside approach is the easiest.
The approaches for the main ridge from Brodick are the easiest, but if these routes are to crowded we can also start from Sannox, or even Lochranza; going up Gleann-Easan-Biorach.
FROM BRODICK Walking south of Glen-Rosa Water, crossing Garbh-Allt at the dam.
www.phyast.pitt.edu /~norbertl/hikes/arran   (1061 words)

  
 Amazon.ca: Ransom: Books   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Brodick finds himself playing protector to Gillian, an exquisite English beauty, who is desperate to find her long-lost sister and a treasure of incalculable worth--one for which many already have died, including Gillian's own father.
Coerced by the fiendish Baron Alford, who murdered her father before her eyes and usurped her birthright 14 years earlier, Gillian must return to England with Arianna's Box, a bejeweled golden box commissioned by King John, or her beloved Uncle Morgan will be tortured to death.
In spite of Gillian's fragile looks and her loathsome English bloodlines, Brodick encounters a woman of immeasurable courage and determination, one not at all intimidated by his legendary temper or imposing size.
www.amazon.ca /exec/obidos/ASIN/074347418X   (1094 words)

  
 Brodick Castle, Arran - Wee Guides to scotland castles and mansions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
In the 1650s the castle was occupied by Cromwell's troops.
Brodick was taken over by The National Trust for Scotland in 1958.
A 'Grey Lady' is said to haunt the older part of the castle, her spirit possibly that of one of three women starved to death in the dungeons because they had plague.
www.scotland2000.demon.co.uk /weeguides/castles/24.htm   (188 words)

  
 Brodick Isle of Arran
From Lochranza and the north, head along the main road, south down the eastern shores of the island until Brodick is reached.
The ferry terminal is on the left in the middle of the town.
From the western side of Arran, take the road across the island and into Brodick and follow signs for the ferry terminal.
www.shipsofcalmac.co.uk /terminals_database.asp?terminals=41   (160 words)

  
 Brodick Castle, Arran, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
On the Isle of Arran, a mile outside the main town, Brodick is a red sandstone castle
Therefore there has been a fortress here since the fifth century, when an ancient Irish tribe came over and founded the kingdom of Dalriada.There was a Viking fort here.
The present castle dates from the 13th century, with major alterations in 1544, 1588, 1652 and 1844 by the Dukes of Hamilton who owned it from 1503, when the castle and the Earldom of Arran were granted to Lord Hamilton by his cousin James IV.
www.scotland-calling.com /forts/brodick.htm   (264 words)

  
 Battle bosworth field - Bosworth Battlefield   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
The War of the Roses ended when Henry Tudor, a Lancastrian, defeated King Richard III at The Tudor Rose the battle of Bosworth Field in 1485.
smugmug - Brodick : Bosworth : One of the walks commences at
This collection of photograhs depicts the Battle of Bosworth Field and also the nearby Bosworth Country Park and Arboretum.
blaise.getinfoeasy.com /?q=blaise-battle-bosworth-field   (224 words)

  
 Isle of Arran : Attractions | Frommers.com
After the ferry docks at Brodick, you may want to head for Arran's major sights, Brodick Castle and the Isle of Arran Heritage Museum.
South from Brodick is the village/resort of Lamlash, on Lamlash Bay.
As you stroll, you'll be treated with the finest views of Brodick Bay.
www.frommers.com /destinations/isleofarran/2043010029.html   (460 words)

  
 Brodick Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Brodick | United Kingdom
Brodick Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Brodick
Unfortunately, we don't yet have any user reviews about Brodick.
With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Brodick, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your visit.
www.simplehotels.com /en/gb/brodick   (80 words)

  
 Isle of Arran - Wikitravel
Main supermarket - Brodick is home to the Co-op and the One Stop (this has recently been purchased by the Co-op) supermarkets, these offer the widest selection of goods on the Island.
Make sure you get a train to Ardrossan Harbour as Ardrossan Town and Ardrossan South Beach are some distance from the ferry port, nearly all trains to the harbour meet up with ferrys and quite often the ferries are delayed if your train is running late.
The Brodick Brasserie - Extensive selection on the flboard Monday - Saturday, carvery on Sunday (although stopped at the moment till further notice - 12.08.05).
wikitravel.org /en/Isle_of_Arran   (1826 words)

  
 Brodick Photo World - powered by smugmug
European-Smugmuggers > Brodick > Travel > National Trust > Waddesdon Manor
This house was built towards the end of the 19th century for Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild in the style of a French chateau.
It is made of cast-iron in the style of a rococo trelliswork pavilion, such as those erected at Versailles and Chantilly in the early eighteenth-century.
brodick.smugmug.com /gallery/1029680   (351 words)

  
 BBC - Weather Centre - 5 Day Forecast in Celsius for Brodick, United Kingdom
Set Brodick, United Kingdom to be my hometown
The weather symbol shown for each day in the five day forecast represents the predominant weather expected on the day in question.
BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office
www.bbc.co.uk /weather/5day.shtml?id=2316   (188 words)

  
 Brodick
Lamlash Fire Brigade were called out last Thursday evening to deal with a fire in Douglas Row, Brodick…………
He asked how much the station cost, to be told by County Convener, Mr Donald McKinnon, that the estimate of £3,700, but that the work was just nearing completion and he thought there would be £200 or £300 more for amendments.
Brodick Fire Brigade held their first social last Thursday when they organised a whist drive in the Public Hall in aid of the Fire Brigade benevolent fund.
www.graeme.kirkwood.btinternet.co.uk /SFB/D27.htm   (168 words)

  
 Brodick
Brodick is the main town on the Isle of Arran.
Woodland garden, trails, waterfalls, wildlife ponds and ice house.
Hacking, trekking, lessons and livery at Arran's only BHS and TRSS approved centre.
www.activitypoint.co.uk /cgi-bin/list.cgi?r=brodick   (80 words)

  
 Brodick, Scotland Guide UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
With so much to see and do, we have included the most popular requests into categories.
If you are looking for something specific in 'Brodick' then just type it into the search box below.
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 Auchrannie Country House Hotel - Brodick - Auchrannie Country House Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor
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 Flickr: Photos from BRODICK
The first rose in my garden getting ready to bloom is called Black Magic from Jackson and Perkins.
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www.flickr.com /photos/brodick   (108 words)

  
 Brodick hotels; All hotels and travel in Brodick , United Kingdom
Brodick hotels; All hotels and travel in Brodick, United Kingdom
Unwind amidst magnificent scenery ~ 'Scotland in Miniature'.
Questions / comments - email Travel Online USA - Hotels Brodick
www.hotelsbritainonline.com /smallcitypage/smallcity.aspx?city=Brodick   (47 words)

  
 Theatre, plays, opera, dance and ballet in Brodick
Theatre, plays, opera, dance and ballet in Brodick
Choose a theatre where you would like to see a show in Brodick from the list below...
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www.s1play.com /directory/theatre/Brodick   (42 words)

  
 Overview of Brodick   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Situated on the east side of the island of Arran, which is located in the Firth of Clyde and within North Ayrshire, Brodick is the main port of entry for travellers to and from the mainland at Ardrossan; there are also seasonal ferries to Rothesay on the Island of Bute.
Nearby stands Brodick Castle (13th-century), seat of the Dukes of Hamilton.
If you have found this information useful please consider making
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townfirst453.html   (90 words)

  
 Brodick Bay, Isle of Arran - Stella Little   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Brodick Bay, Isle of Arran - Stella Little
The County Clare coast as seen from the Aran Islands.
WEB DESIGN and HOSTING by APLUSVISION WEB DEVELOPMENT
www.irishandsouthernart.com /little_10.html   (36 words)

  
 KING ARTHUR AND THE HOLY GRAIL
Mything Links - fantastic resource site that is highly recommended by Dr. Karen Ralls for those who would like to see an annotated and illustrated collection of worldwide links to mythologies, fairy tales,
Dalriada Heritage Trust - Informative news, projects, conferences, music, crafts, and journal; Brodick, Isle of Arran, Scotland:
Arthurian Heritage Trust, Cornwall - working to set up a new educational visitor centre, and spearheading a major initiative to work with the British Library to digitalise Arthurian manuscripts:
www.greatdreams.com /arthur.htm   (3473 words)

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