Explore Isle of Arran Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 26 beaches in Ayrshire. You can even take a look at our list of Ayrshire dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Isle of Arran Ayrshire Coast Map

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Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

Brodick-Bay-beach

Brodick Bay Beach

Brodick is the second-largest village (after Lamlash) on the Isle of Arran overlooking Brodick Bay. Brodick Bay south shore has a narrow band of sand, mixed grass, rock and shingle. The eastern end near the ferry terminal has a small harbor. The west shore of Brodick Bay has an excellent sandy beach and grassy fringe. From the beach you can Read more…
Things to see and do

Holy Isle

Holy Isle is on the Firth of Clyde within Lamlash Bay on the larger island of Arran. The island is approx. 1.9 miles (3km) long and around half a mile (1km) wide. As the name suggests the island has a long history as a sacred site, with a spring or Holy well thought to have healing properties, a hermit cave Read more…
History and heritage

Arran Heritage Museum

The Heritage Museum has exhibits reflecting the social history, archaeology and geology of the island of Arran. Read more…
Brodick-Castle

Brodick Castle

Brodick Castle was the ancient seat of the Dukes of Hamilton although a fortress has been on the site since at least the fifth century on account of its strategic position on the Firth of Clyde. The castle is open to the public during the summer, with Brodick Country Park open all year round, from the gardens you can enjoy Read more…
lifeboat

Arran (Lamlash) lifeboat station

The lifeboat at Lamlash covers the inshore waters around the coast of Arran. The station was founded in 1970 and visiting is by appointment only. Read more…
Blackwaterfoot-beach

Blackwaterfoot Beach

Blackwaterfoot is small village with a harbour overlooking Drumadoon Bay. The beach is a large flat sandy beach and is popular for horse riding. Read more…
Landscape and Nature

Caisteal Abhail

Caisteal Abhail is a mountain on the isle of Arran in Ayrshire, Scotland. The mountain forms the main part of a view known as ‘The Sleeping Warrior’ due to its resemblance to the profile of a recumbent figure. A deep gash on the eastern ridge is known as Ceum na Caillich (also known as the ‘Witch’s Step’. The mountain is Read more…
Things to see and do

Machrie Moor

Machrie Moor is an ancient site of no less than six Bronze Age stone circles near the village of Machrie on the Isle of Arran in western Scotland. The most well-known Neolithic structures are the Standing Stones, which date back to 2,500 years ago. Machrie is also where you can find the Kings Cave which Robert the Bruce was supposed Read more…
Whiting-Bay-beach

Whiting Bay Beach

Whiting Bay is a beach with a mixture of sand and pebbles, with some good rock pools to explore. Parking available but all facilities in Lamlash village. Read more…
Things to see and do

Isle of Arran Heritage Museum

The Isle of Arran Heritage Museum is a museum dedicated to the social history and geology of Arran, situated north of Brodick. Opened to the public in 1979, the museum was once the site of a village school and now comprises a collection of several buildings where the exhibits are displayed. On-site there are also gardens to stroll around or Read more…
Things to see and do

Goat Fell

Goat Fell is the highest peak on the Isle of Arran, Aryshire, Scotland. The peak is at 874 metres (2,866 ft), and is one of the four Corbetts (mountains in Scotland between 2500 and 3000 feet high) on the island. Goatfell is a very popular peak and there are a choice of ascent routes, with the most common and easy Read more…
Sports

Balmichael Visitor Centre

The Balmichael Visitor Centre is a retail centre and outdoor adventure park near Shiskine on the Isle of Arran in Scotland. Alongside the selection of shops specialising in crafts and gifts, there are snacks available at tearoom. Sporting activities are catered for aplenty: practise your golf swing on the Golf Range, hire a quad bike or mud buggie from the Read more…
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