The Isle of Arran Heritage Museum, is a place that everyone should visit if they ever have the chance. The museum deals with much of the archives, archeology, geology and genealogy concerning the Isle of Arran and has an a good number of archived exhibits.

The museum has scheduled lots of events for the 2009 season. The museum is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm until Sunday 25th October 2009. Founded in 1976, this wonderful museum first opened it’s doors to the public in 1979. Located on the main Road in Rosaburn, it is just a little ways north of the Brodick region of Arran and less than two miles from the Calmac terminal. A tiny school house once occuppied the site where the museum now sits. Read the full story

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