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Welcome to Scotland in Miniature

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If you are thinking of an ideal, get-away-from-it-all holiday, short break or even a long weekend on the west coast of Scotland, then look no further – the Isle of Arran has it all.

Action-breaks, climbing, sailing, fishing, golfing, hill-walking or simply relaxing in peaceful bliss – everyone is catered for.
Spectacular ‘Highland’ style scenery amid misty hills and glens, lovely ‘Lowland’ type moorland and lush pasture where wildlife abounds – all are neatly packaged within the most accessible of all the Scottish islands.

Rich in history, yet modern in outlook, Arran enjoys all-year round short ferry links with Ayrshire and Scotland’s Central Belt – less than one hour’s drive from Glasgow, and less than one hour’s sail from the Firth of Clyde port of Ardrossan.
This island paradise is also close to the golfing Meccas of Troon and Turnberry and there is a shorter 30 minute sea crossing to the Kintyre coast and the excellent Argyll links golf courses such as Machrihanish – but with Arran boasting seven wonderfully scenic courses within its 20-mile length, golfers may never want to leave.

The Isle of Arran, easy to get to – hard to leave!

Arran in focus

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Escape for the weekend, an action packed break or seek some hidden treasure

KNOWN as ‘Scotland in Miniature’, Arran is a condensed version of the best that Scotland has to offer; golf courses, castles, distillery, museums, outdoor activities and gourmet food. It is the seventh largest Scottish island nestled in the Firth of Clyde between Ayrshire and Kintyre.

So easy to get to
- only 55 minutes from Ayrshire
- only 30 minutes from Kintyre

Have you played Arran yet?

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It is a common question among well-travelled golfers – Have you played Arran yet?

The Isle of Arran boasts the greatest number of golf courses per population in the world and has become known for its challenging but fair courses that are all open to non members. The island’s seven picturesque courses reflect the beauty and diversity of the whole island and, with an island population of around 4,700, there is one course to every 671 islanders.
You would not be surprised then, to see the fairways and greens filled every summer with golf enthusiasts from around the world. And, outwith the regular tourist season, every club boasts a healthy membership.