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