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The towering mountains of Arran’s east coast

Author Holiday Arran |

Most people’s first view of Arran is the east coast with its towering mountains rising up towards the north.

The east coast of Arran is home to the three bigger villages on the island, Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay. Brodick is usually the first port of call as the car ferry MV Caledonian Isles from Ardrossan docks here. Sailing into Brodick Bay you are greeted by one of the most beautiful views of Arran; the long sandy beach sweeping up towards Goatfell, and the impressive sandstone bricks of Brodick castle.

The modern village of Brodick has grown and expanded over the years. Arran’s first pier was built here in 1872 and the Golf Club celebrated its Centenary in 1997. Brodick Hall was opened in 1895 with money raised by the Brodick Public Hall Company Limited. Generations of visitors and locals cherish fond memories of that old hall which is still the venue for concerts and dances and community activities, with the added bonus of the new library.