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  Isle of Arran Main Page on Undiscovered Scotland
Arran is one of the most accessible of the Scottish islands and one of the most southerly.
Beinn Tarsuinn in the west and the Goatfell Ridge to the east of Glen Rosa are particularly challenging.
Goatfell itself is a relatively straightforward climb from the coastline near Brodick.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /areaarra/index.html   (398 words)

  
 Isle of Arran, Scotland - Visit Arran the online guide to Arran
The Isle of Arran, Scotland is the most southerly Scottish island and sits in the Firth of Clyde between Ayrshire and Kintyre.
Arran is 19 miles long by 10 miles wide but has a remarkable diversity of landscapes and seascapes.
The pretty villages on Arran’s beautiful coastline are complemented by a rugged and mountainous interior in the north and green rolling hills and woodland in the south.
www.visitarran.net   (151 words)

  
  Arran Scotland in miniature. Information and Pictures from the Isle of Arran
Arran is an island off the west coast from Ayrshire and is often referred to as Scotland in miniature.
Arran Single Malt is a Single Malt Scotch whisky distilled by the Arran Distillery, the only distillery on the Isle of Arran.
Arran Distillery was founded in 1995 and is the first legal distillery built on the Isle of Arran in over 150 years.
www.scotlandview.co.uk /isle_of_arran.htm   (1510 words)

  
  Arran Single Malt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Arran Single Malt is a Single Malt Scotch whisky distilled by the Arran Distillery, Lochranza, Scotland, the only distillery on the Isle of Arran.
Arran Distillery was founded in 1995 and is the first legal distillery built on the Isle of Arran in over 150 years.
The distillery of the Isle of Arran was founded by Harold Currie, former director of Chivas and of the House of Campbell.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Arran_Single_Malt   (279 words)

  
 Isle of Arran - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Isle of Arran (Scots Gaelic: Eilean Arainn) is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde (430 km
Arran Distillery, built in 1995, is the newest whisky distillery in Scotland.
Arran Brewery, owned by Greene King, produces Arran Blonde beer which is sold throughout the UK Arran Aromatics, produces toiletries on site which are sold throughout the UK.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Isle_of_Arran   (690 words)

  
 Facts about topic: (Isle of Arran)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Isle of Arran (Scots Gaelic (The Gaelic language of Scotland) : Eilean Arainn) is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde (A firth on the southwestern coast of Scotland emptying into the North Channel) (430 (additional info and facts about 430) km
Arran is connected with the Scottish mainland by two Caledonian MacBrayne (additional info and facts about Caledonian MacBrayne) ferries: Brodick to Ardrossan (additional info and facts about Ardrossan) and Lochranza to Claonaig.
Arran Distillery (additional info and facts about Arran Distillery), built in 1995, is the newest whisky distillery (A plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation) in Scotland.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/is/isle_of_arran.htm   (446 words)

  
 Isle of Arran in cross-stitch
Arran is often said to be a microcosm of the Scottish landscape and, indeed, the Highland Boundary fault neatly bisects the island so that the northern half is wild and mountainous while the southern half is gentler.
By the 11th century it was established as part of the Norwegian kingdom of Magnus Barelegs, and it was not until 1266 and the Treaty of Perth that it finally became part of the Kingdom of Scotland.
This was virtually destroyed by the Lord of the Isles in the 1450s, was damaged during clan battles in 1528 and then in 1544 the Earl of Lennox, acting on behalf of the English king Henry VIII, did his best to destroy it.
www.scotstitching.com /arran.htm   (844 words)

  
 Isle of Arran - A guide to the Isle of Arran, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Isle of Arran is situated on the west coast of Scotland and is easily accessible by two ferry routes.
Arran is 19 miles long by 10 miles wide but has a remarkable diversity of landscapes and seascapes.
The Isle of Arran is the perfect place to come, whether it's for a short break or a longer holiday.
www.visitarran.net /welcome/villages/isle_of_arran.html   (125 words)

  
 GENUKI: Isle Of Arran   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
"The large island of Arran lies five miles south-west of Bute, and between the peninsular of Cantyre and Ayrshire: in form it approaches an oval, extending from north to south twenty miles, and in breadth twelve.
There are several remarkable caves: the most distinguished is that on the west, opposite to Campbeltown, called "the King's Cave," from it having afforded shelter to Robert Bruce, before he discomfited Baliol, and ascended the throne of Scotland: it is one hundred and twenty feet in length, sixty in height, and forty-eight in width.
Arran belongs principally to the Duke of Hamilton, who has on the island an ancient though somewhat modernised seat, called Brodick Castle; it furnished the title of Earl to the chief of the house of Hamilton, who was regent during the minority of Mary Queen of Scots.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/sct/BUT/Islands/arran.html   (470 words)

  
 Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd
A dynamic new force in the scotch whisky industry, Isle of Arran Distillers is one of the few remaining independent distilleries in Scotland.
We are based at Lochranza on the Isle of Arran, one of the most beautiful and famous in Scotland which lies off the West Coast between Ayrshire and Kintyre.
Arran is a unique island known as 'Scotland in Miniature', for it has all of the scenery of Scotland, with mountains and lowlands, glens, lochs and royal castles (including one at Lochranza).
www.arranwhisky.com /lmenu/distillery.asp   (442 words)

  
 MacCorkill's Scottish - Isle of Arran
Arran is the most southern of the Western Isles of Scotland, situated between the long islet of the Mull of Kintyre and the small islands of Bute and Cumbrae which lie close to the mainland coast of Ayrshire.
On Arran he is also known as 'the Lord of Death' whose song was called "The honey of the wild bees".
It is said in the tales, that the Fianna would come to Arran each year on the first day of Lughnassadh to begin their hunting season on the island and their names are found recorded in many of the places and ancient sites.
www.geocities.com /sconemac/arran.html   (2942 words)

  
 Isle Of Arran Guide - Travelscotland
Although tourism has become Arran's main income earner, the island is large enough to sustain a relatively stable population of around 4,500, only slightly more than the number of red deer which roam wild in the beautiful mountain glens.
Arran was tacked on to North Ayrshire in the recent local government reorganisation, but its geological, historical and cultural links are with the Highlands and Islands, hence its inclusion here.
The main ferry route to Arran is from the distinctly unappealing Ayrshire town of Ardrossan to the island's main town, Brodick.
www.travelscotland.co.uk /guide/Isle_Of_Arran_Guide   (570 words)

  
 Isle of Arran, Main Map, Island of Arran, Scotland, UK
Isle of Arran, Main Map, Island of Arran, Scotland, UK The Isle of Arran
The Island of Arran is situated on the south west coast of Scotland
"Often referred to as 'Scotland in Miniature', the Isle of Arran within a short compass captures many aspects of the beauty of Scotland as a whole, from towering granite peaks inviting hill walkers and climbers to peaceful sandy bays overlooked by palm trees growing in the warm climate of The Gulf Stream.
www.arran.uk.com   (290 words)

  
 Isle of Arran   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The Isle of Arran is one of Scotland's most southerly islands nestled between the mainland of Ayrshire and the Kintyre Peninsula.
Arran can let you escape while engaging in the finer aspects of life such as soap making, whisky tasting and even paragliding for the adventurous of spirit.
Arran is an island of contradictions but she will show you a place to discover more, more knowledge of herself but also a deeper knowledge of what you seek within yourself.
www.escapetotheedge.co.uk /arran.html   (196 words)

  
 Trust Housing Association Ltd
Isle of Arran Homes was formed in 2000 as an initiative of Trust Housing Association Limited.
The new organisation on the Isle of Arran is responsible for the comprehensive management of around 270 properties throughout the island and is the largest single investment in housing that Arran has seen for over a generation.
Isle of Arran Homes is managed by a local Committee represented by individuals drawn from tenants, the business community, North Ayrshire Council and Trust Housing Association.
www.trustha.org.uk /ourservices/isleofarranhomes.php   (302 words)

  
 Isle of Arran B&B accommodation cottages and sightseeing - The Internet Guide to Scotland
The Isle of Arran Wildlife Festival is held in May in conjunction with RSPB Scotland, Scottish Natural Heritage and Destination Arran.
Brodick's attractions include the Arran Heritage Museum (on the way to Rosaburn) which shows Arran as it was up to the 1920s, the castle and the golf course.
Or you can buy the Explorer Map for the Isle of Arran produced by the Ordnance Survey which is more useful if you will be hiking or backpacking as the scale is 2.5 inches to the mile (4 km to 1 cm).
www.scotland-inverness.co.uk /arran.htm   (4908 words)

  
 Isle Of Arran Guide - Travelscotland
Although tourism has become Arran's main income earner, the island is large enough to sustain a relatively stable population of around 4,500, only slightly more than the number of red deer which roam wild in the beautiful mountain glens.
Arran was tacked on to North Ayrshire in the recent local government reorganisation, but its geological, historical and cultural links are with the Highlands and Islands, hence its inclusion here.
The main ferry route to Arran is from the distinctly unappealing Ayrshire town of Ardrossan to the island's main town, Brodick.
www.scotland.org.uk /guide/Isle_Of_Arran_Guide   (570 words)

  
 The Isle Of Arran   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
But for the moment we’re on the Isle of Arran, and for two full days our rhythm is simply to wake, write, and walk, to eat, play and sleep.
The Isle of Arran is roughly 6 miles across and 20 miles from north to south.
Arran is known as “Scotland in miniature” because despite its small size it contains all of the elements that Scotland is known for: massive craggy mountains, lowland farms, coastal cliffs and bays, castle ruins, and its own “Holy Isle” that is home to a Buddhist retreat.
www.robinsongs.com /notes/may04.html   (1427 words)

  
 Isle of Arran Accommodation and Sightseeing - The Internet Guide to Scotland
The Isle of Arran Coastal Way follows a continuous 100-km path around the island which can be split into 7 different walks.
Brodick's attractions include the Arran Heritage Museum (on the way to Rosaburn) which shows Arran as it was up to the 1920s, the castle and the golf course.
Or you can buy the Explorer Map for the Isle of Arran produced by the Ordnance Survey which is more useful if you will be hiking or backpacking as the scale is 2.5 inches to the mile (4 km to 1 cm).
www.scotland-info.co.uk /arran.htm   (4595 words)

  
 Isle of Arran travel guide - Wikitravel
The Isle of Arran is situated in south-western Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde near Glasgow.
The Isle of Arran is often described as 'Scotland in Miniature', offering the scenery of the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands on one Island, in the North and South respectively.
The nearest Airport to Arran, is Glasgow Prestwick International on the mainland, situated 32 miles to the south of Glasgow.
www.wikitravel.org /en/Isle_of_Arran   (2514 words)

  
 Isle of Arran in general - Destinations National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
Isle of Arran in general : Sail the Seas to the Peaked Island
The Isle of Arran is situated off the West Coast of Scotland and forms a part of North Ayrshire.
I can see the Isle of Arran from my bedroom window, and it is visible from most of Ayrshire.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /destinations-national/isle-of-arran-in-general   (246 words)

  
 Isle of Arran Guide and Holiday Cottages
Shaped like a kidney bean, Arran (www.arran.net) is the most southerly (and therefore the most accessible) of all the Scottish islands.
Once a county in its own right (along with Bute), Arran has been left out of the new Argyll and Bute district in the latest county boundary shake-up, and is coupled instead with mainland North Ayrshire, with which it enjoys year-round transport links, but little else.
Transport on Arran is pretty good: daily buses circle the island and link in with the two ferry services: a year-round one from Ardrossan in Ayrshire to Brodick, and a smaller ferry from Claonaig on Kintyre to Lochranza (April to mid-Oct).
www.unique-cottages.co.uk /guide/argyll/isle_of_arran   (296 words)

  
 Arran Igneous Geology
The Tertiary igneous activity on Arran is perhaps equally as diverse as that seen on the larger and more extensively studied islands of Skye and Mull.
Dickin A.P., Henderson C.M.B. and Gibb F.G.F. (1984) Hydrothermal Sr contamination of the Dippin sill, Isle of Arran, Western Scotland.
Gibb F.G.F. and Henderson C.M.B. (1978) The petrology of the Dippin sill, Isle of Arran.
www.abdn.ac.uk /geology/profiles/auming/arran/arran.htm   (680 words)

  
 Isle of Arran: Scotland - Milford Places
Arran is a haven of peace and tranquillity, just across the water from Ayrshire.
Arran is often described as "Scotland in miniature," due to the similarity of the landscape.
The Isle of Arran is the most southerly of Scotland's highland islands, lying between the famous Mull of Kintyre on the Atlantic West Coast, and the Lowland County of Ayrshire.
www.milford.co.uk /scotland/places/arran.html   (502 words)

  
 Isle of Arran in the Inner Hebrides
Isle of Arran ('peaked hill' or 'high') is sometimes called 'Scotland in Miniature' because of the variety of landscapes,
Focusing on the Isle of Arran, this title is one of a series of illustrated guidebooks providing information on heritage, landscape, climate, flora and fauna.
Arran finally passed to the kingdom of Scots in 1266.
www.virtualhebrides.com /location/arran.htm   (362 words)

  
 Arran Page
Arran is infinitely more distinguished in its larger size as an island, the great height and ruggedness of its mountains; in its variety, the interest of its natural history and the charm of its coastal settlements.
Arran, with its massive peaks, seemed like another world to me. One of my first visits to Arran was in the late 1970s - with my late father - on a grey, cold summer day...
Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde.
www.hughspicer.fsnet.co.uk /arranpag.htm   (1297 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Isle of Arran   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
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