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 miles39.6 km
- Ayr 20 miles32.3 km
- Irvine 19.2 miles30.8 km
- Kilwinning 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Prestwick 20.3 miles32.6 km
- Troon 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Saltcoats 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Largs 20.5 miles32.9 km
- Ardrossan 14.4 miles23.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Holy Island Island 2.5 miles4 km
- Whiting Bay Place 3.2 miles5.2 km
- Brodick Place 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Arran Ward 5 miles8.1 km
- Isle of Arran Island 5.3 miles8.6 km
Example postcodes in Lamlash
KA27 8LG, KA27 8NN, KA27 8NS, KA27 8JQ, KA27 8FN, KA27 8LR, KA27 8NW, KA27 8LH, KA27 8JG … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Glasgow International Airport 35.4 miles57 km
- Ardrossan Harbour Railway Station 13.7 miles22 km
- Ardrossan Town Railway Station 14 miles22.5 km
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Schools in Lamlash
- Arran High School Secondary
- Lamlash Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Torrisdale Castle Estate 15 miles24.2 km
- Hunterston House Country house 15.5 miles25 km
- Hunterston Sands Beach 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Ardeer House Estate 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Troon Beach Beach 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Culzean Castle Estate 18 miles28.9 km
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Kelburn Estate 19.1 miles30.8 km
- Eglinton Castle Estate 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Ayr Beach Beach 19.4 miles31.2 km
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 19.5 miles31.3 km