Arran
Ward in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.574, -5.229 |
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| OS grid ref: | NR 96 35 |
| Dialling code: | 01770 (Isle of Arran) |
Arran sits in the Firth of Clyde as a compact, largely rural island in North Ayrshire, Scotland, famed for dramatic geology - from the Corryvreckan‑like ridges up to Goat Fell and the standing stones of Machrie Moor to sandy bays around Brodick and Lamlash. Visitors are drawn to short walks, wildlife and heritage sites such as Brodick Castle and the coastal village of Lochranza, with ferries linking the island to the mainland at Ardrossan.
Economically the island mixes traditional crofting and farming with a strong tourist season, local food and drink including the Arran Distillery, and a lively crafts scene; socially it feels like a series of close‑knit communities with festivals, markets and active community councils addressing issues from transport to housing while coping with seasonal pressures and a relatively small, ageing population.
Postcode districts covering Arran
Most populated places nearby
- Ayr 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Irvine 22.8 miles36.8 km
- Kilwinning 21.1 miles34 km
- Prestwick 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Troon 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Saltcoats 18 miles29 km
- Largs 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Ardrossan 17.2 miles27.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Isle of Arran Island 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Brodick Place 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Lamlash Place 5 miles8.1 km
- Holy Island Island 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Whiting Bay Place 7.7 miles12.5 km
Example postcodes in Arran
KA27 8QP, KA27 8SF, KA27 8HA, KA27 8LY, KA27 8DT, KA27 8DE, KA27 8RE, KA27 8HN, KA27 8NN … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 25.5 miles41 km
- Glasgow International Airport 37.2 miles59.9 km
- Ardrossan Harbour Railway Station 16.6 miles26.6 km
- Ardrossan Town Railway Station 16.9 miles27.2 km
Hotels in Arran Ad
- The Douglas Hotel 4
- Auchrannie Resort 4
- Kinloch Hotel, Isle of Arran 3
- Lamlash Bay Hotel 3
- The Corrie Hotel
- The Lagg 3
- The Arran Lodge & Arran Sleep Huts
Schools in Arran
- Arran High School Secondary
- Brodick Primary School Primary
- Corrie Primary School Primary
- Kilmory Primary School Primary
- Lamlash Primary School Primary
- Pirnmill Primary School Primary
- Shiskine Primary School Primary
- Whiting Bay Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Torrisdale Castle Estate 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Balinakill Estate 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Hunterston House Country house 16.7 miles26.9 km
- Hunterston Sands Beach 16.7 miles27 km
- Largie Castle Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Glenbarr Abbey Estate 17.8 miles28.6 km
- Ardlamont House Estate 18 miles28.9 km
- Ardeer House Estate 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Ardpatrick House Estate 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 19.6 miles31.6 km
- Kelburn Estate 19.9 miles32 km