Isle of Arran
Island in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.574, -5.238 |
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| OS grid ref: | NR 95 35 |
| Population: | 5,058 |
| Dialling code: | 01770 |
The Isle of Arran sits in the Firth of Clyde off North Ayrshire in Scotland and is often called "Scotland in miniature" for its contrast of rugged northern hills and gentler, farmland-filled south. The island’s skyline is dominated by Goat Fell, while coastal villages such as Brodick and Lochranza provide ferry links to the mainland and access to attractions like Brodick Castle and ancient stone circles on Machrie Moor.
Today the economy mixes tourism, farming and small-scale industry - notably the Arran Distillery and local food and craft producers - and a few thousand residents maintain lively community traditions, nature conservation and seasonal festivals. Nearby small islands such as Holy Isle add to the wild, accessible landscape that draws hillwalkers, birdwatchers and anyone interested in the island’s Norse and Gaelic history.
Postcode districts covering Isle of Arran
Most populated places nearby
- Irvine 23.2 miles
- Kilwinning 21.5 miles
- Troon 22.8 miles
- Saltcoats 18.4 miles
- Largs 21.1 miles
- Ardrossan 17.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Arran Ward 0.4 miles
- Brodick Place 3.4 miles
- Lamlash Place 5.3 miles
- Holy Island Island 7.8 miles
- Whiting Bay Place 8 miles
Example postcodes in Isle of Arran
KA27 8BE, KA27 8SJ, KA27 8RF, KA27 8JG, KA27 8JX, KA27 8NU, KA27 8PE, KA27 8QH, KA27 8DL … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 25.8 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 37.5 miles
- Ardrossan Harbour Railway Station 16.9 miles
- Ardrossan Town Railway Station 17.2 miles
Hotels in Isle of 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
- The Arran Lodge & Arran Sleep Huts
Schools in Isle of 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 10.2 miles
- Balinakill Estate 16.4 miles
- Largie Castle Estate 16.9 miles
- Hunterston House Country house 17 miles
- Hunterston Sands Beach 17 miles
- Glenbarr Abbey Estate 17.4 miles
- Ardlamont House Estate 18 miles
- Ardpatrick House Estate 19.4 miles
- Ardeer House Estate 19.5 miles
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 19.9 miles