Brodick
Place in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.582, -5.152 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 01 36 |
| Population: | 830 |
| Dialling code: | 01770 (Isle of Arran) |
Brodick sits on the east coast of the Isle of Arran in North Ayrshire, looking out over the Firth of Clyde and serving as the island’s main gateway with the ferry link to Ardrossan. The village’s attractive bay, marina and beaches sit beneath the rounded hills that give Arran its nickname “Scotland in miniature”, with the prominent peak Goat Fell rising nearby and offering classic hillwalking and coastal scenery.
Historically a small port and Victorian tourist stop, Brodick still depends largely on tourism alongside local services, shops and a modest fishing and hospitality sector. The nearby Brodick Castle and country park, maintained by the National Trust, add a significant cultural and historic draw, while the tight-knit community supports events, outdoor pursuits and a steady flow of visitors through the warmer months.
Postcode districts covering Brodick
Most populated places nearby
- Ayr 22.3 miles35.9 km
- Irvine 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Kilwinning 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Prestwick 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Troon 19.5 miles31.3 km
- Saltcoats 15 miles24.1 km
- Largs 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Ardrossan 14.1 miles22.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Arran Ward 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Isle of Arran Island 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Lamlash Place 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Holy Island Island 5.6 miles9.1 km
- Whiting Bay Place 6.7 miles10.8 km
Example postcodes in Brodick
KA27 8BG, KA27 8BH, KA27 8HF, KA27 8BY, KA27 8FB, KA27 8AS, KA27 8DH, KA27 8BJ, KA27 8AF … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 22.7 miles36.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 34.4 miles55.4 km
- Ardrossan Harbour Railway Station 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Ardrossan Town Railway Station 13.8 miles22.3 km
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Schools in Brodick
- Brodick Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Torrisdale Castle Estate 13.6 miles22 km
- Hunterston House Country house 14 miles22.5 km
- Hunterston Sands Beach 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Ardeer House Estate 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Kelburn Estate 17.4 miles27.9 km
- Ardlamont House Estate 17.6 miles28.2 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Balinakill Estate 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Knock Castle Estate 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Troon Beach Beach 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Port Bannatyne Marina Marina 19.5 miles31.3 km