The Arran Coastal Way is a fascinating 64 mile coastal stretch around one of Scotland’s most famous islands, the locals like to talk of it as miniature. If you like long walks on the beach with your loved one, this could be the perfect destination for you to be, you can also climb up Goat Fell for a spectacular view or visit another natural attraction the Kings Cave.

After enjoying a one hour ferry journey to the Island you can book into an accommodation in Brodick, pre-booked preferably. From there you can travel north – with an option to go over Goat Fell if the weather is good – and then onto Lochranza via Sannox. Do not miss out on the views looking north up Loch Fyne towards the highlands as they are all breathtaking.

Once you are done with that, you can head to the west side to Kilmory via Blackwaterfoot, the stretch opposite Mull of Kintyre is mesmerizing and very romantic. Southern Arran is not as mountainous as the rest of the island. You could then take the Whiting Bay route and head towards Brodick for the night. The entire trip will be one unforgettable experience on one of Scotland’s best islands, an experience that you may want to repeat.

If you would like a local to handle it for you, there are several tourist websites that offer a wide range of itineraries from 4 to 7 days of walking on a self guided basis. Holiday packages on offer feature hand-picked overnight accommodation in high quality B&B’s, country inns and guesthouses. Each is unique and offers different features from fishing to cycling, take a quick look and find out the one that’s best for you.

The eight regions of Isle of Arran are Brodick, Lamlash , Kildonan, Blackwaterfoot and Shiskine, Pirnmill, Corrie and Sannox. These eight beautiful regions and areas that make up the Isle of Arran and each has something unique to offer. To start with, the Brodick area holds the largest population on Arran and is also major seaport. The great Brodick Castle still stands majestically today and a visit will bring nothing short of a glimpse into the grandeur of the age.

During the second world war, Lamlash held the anchorage to its naval services and today is home to an exclusive yachting outfit in Arran. Kildonan is located in the southeast corner and gives the most gorgeous views and peaceful atmosphere. Blackwaterfoot is the most populated area on the western side of Arran and is home to the Shiskine Golf Club. Read the full story

On the Isle of Arran, there are many small villages. Some larger than others of course, and each has their own unique appeal to the traveller and tourist. The island contains 18 individual villages for everyone’s visiting pleasure. Following is a list of the villages, along with a few more details on some of the noticeably sized villages or ones in which specific events of note occurred.

Blackwaterfoot, Brodick, Catacol, Cladach, Corrie, Kildonan, Kilmory, Lagg, Lamlash, Lochranza, Machrie, Pirnmill, Sannox, Shiskine, Sliddery, Whitefraland, and Whiting Bay. As is evidenced by that list, there are many quaint and comprehensive little places to journey to. Read the full story

You are in the northern area of the British isles, or across the water Ireland side. You decide that you want to take a ferry trip to Scotland but aren’t sure how to find out what exists or what format of travel to pursue for your journey. Once you figure it out, it’s a pretty easy decision. There are a few ferry companies or places you can depart from to make your choice as easy as possible.

Caladonian MacBryane runs from Claonaig on the coast of Kintyre to Lochranza, on the north side of Arran. They run around nine trips per day, seven days a week. The trips take 30 minutes and space is very limited due to it being a rather small vessel. Read the full story