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 miles
- Irvine 22.8 miles
- Kilwinning 21.1 miles
- Prestwick 24.9 miles
- Troon 22.4 miles
- Saltcoats 18 miles
- Largs 20.8 miles
- Ardrossan 17.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Isle of Arran Island 0.4 miles
- Brodick Place 3.1 miles
- Lamlash Place 5 miles
- Holy Island Island 7.5 miles
- Whiting Bay Place 7.7 miles
Example postcodes in Arran
KA27 8PA, KA27 8HY, KA27 8BB, KA27 8DP, KA27 8NF, KA27 8QA, KA27 8LL, KA27 8HE, KA27 8QP … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 25.5 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 37.2 miles
- Ardrossan Harbour Railway Station 16.6 miles
- Ardrossan Town Railway Station 16.9 miles
Hotels in Arran Ad
- The Douglas Hotel 4
- Auchrannie Resort 4
- Lamlash Bay Hotel 3
- Kinloch Hotel, Isle of Arran 3
- The Corrie Hotel
- The Lagg 3
- Glenisle Hotel 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 miles
- Balinakill Estate 16.7 miles
- Hunterston House Country house 16.7 miles
- Hunterston Sands Beach 16.7 miles
- Largie Castle Estate 17.3 miles
- Glenbarr Abbey Estate 17.8 miles
- Ardlamont House Estate 18 miles
- Ardeer House Estate 19.1 miles
- Ardpatrick House Estate 19.6 miles
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 19.6 miles
- Kelburn Estate 19.9 miles