Lamlash
Place in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.536, -5.119 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 03 31 |
| Population: | 1,030 |
| Dialling code: | 01770 (Isle of Arran) |
Lamlash is the largest village on the east coast of the Isle of Arran in North Ayrshire, Scotland. It nestles on the sheltered curve of Lamlash Bay, with views across the Firth of Clyde to Ailsa Craig and facing the tree-covered Holy Isle, and its harbour and Victorian waterfront reflect a history of fishing and seaside tourism with easy access to coastal walks and hill country.
The local economy leans on tourism and island services, with shops, cafés and small businesses serving a year-round community; visitors mostly arrive via the main ferry at Brodick while small boats link to Holy Isle. Lamlash is also known for community-led conservation - the bay was one of Scotland’s first community-backed no-take zones, helping marine life and kelp recovery - and Holy Isle hosts a Buddhist retreat and nature reserve run by the Samye Ling community, adding an unusual cultural and ecological dimension.
Postcode districts covering Lamlash
Most populated places nearby
- Kilmarnock 24.6 miles
- Ayr 20 miles
- Irvine 19.2 miles
- Kilwinning 18.1 miles
- Prestwick 20.3 miles
- Troon 18.1 miles
- Saltcoats 15.1 miles
- Largs 20.5 miles
- Ardrossan 14.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Holy Island Island 2.5 miles
- Whiting Bay Place 3.2 miles
- Brodick Place 3.5 miles
- Arran Ward 5 miles
- Isle of Arran Island 5.3 miles
Example postcodes in Lamlash
KA27 8NH, KA27 8NR, KA27 8NP, KA27 8JH, KA27 8JG, KA27 8GE, KA27 8FP, KA27 8LR, KA27 8JN … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 20.9 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 35.4 miles
- Ardrossan Harbour Railway Station 13.7 miles
- Ardrossan Town Railway Station 14 miles
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Schools in Lamlash
- Arran High School Secondary
- Lamlash Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Torrisdale Castle Estate 15 miles
- Hunterston House Country house 15.5 miles
- Hunterston Sands Beach 15.8 miles
- Ardeer House Estate 15.9 miles
- Troon Beach Beach 17.9 miles
- Culzean Castle Estate 18 miles
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 18.9 miles
- Kelburn Estate 19.1 miles
- Eglinton Castle Estate 19.4 miles
- Ayr Beach Beach 19.4 miles
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 19.5 miles