Scottish Tour Guide's Blog » Arran

Visit Ardrossan, Visit Scotland

catswhiskers — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 21:57:30 +0000

This evening, I am focusing on Ardrossan, a sizeable town on the North Ayrshire coast and important ferry port.

Ardrossan is located on a promontory some 30 miles S.W. of Glasgow. Population is about 11,000. The name translates from its Gaelic origins as ‘cape of the little cape’.

Visit Sannox, Visit Scotland

catswhiskers — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:02:17 +0000

Sannox Bay, Isle of Arran, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on the small village of Sannox, about seven miles north of Brodick on the east coast of the Isle of Arran.

Visit Corrie, Visit Scotland

catswhiskers — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:02:42 +0000

Corrie, Arran, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on the village of Corrie which is located on the east coast of the Isle of Arran which in turn is a short distance off the west coast of Scotland.

Photograph Isle of Arran, Photograph Scotland

catswhiskers — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:06:11 +0000

Firth of Clyde from Arran, Scotland

Currently Scotland/U.K. is enduring the coldest March for about 50 years. Arran, off the west of Scotland has been particularly hard hit with heavy snow contributing to an island-wide electricity outage. Intrigued by this I today paid a short visit to Arran on my bike intending to visit the areas most badly affected by snowfall but, unfortunately, the access road was closed so I ventured off up the west coast to Corrie and Sannox. Overall, I had a productive and satisfying day encountering:

Explore Scotland’s Geology, Explore Scotland

catswhiskers — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:37:41 +0000

Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on Scotland’s fascinating and diverse geology.

Over the past 500 million years the land which now comprises Scotland has drifted from a position well south of the equator up across the equator to its current position about 56 degrees north, on roughly the same latitude as Labrador and Moscow. This long journey entailed exposure to submersion by oceans, desert conditions, tropical rain-forests, ice sheets and a physical join (collision) with England & Wales all of which has impacted on landscapes and geology. The approximate chronology is as follows:

Visit Goat Fell, Visit Arran

catswhiskers — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:46:48 +0000

Goat Fell, Arran, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on Goat Fell on the Isle of Arran. This is the tallest peak on Arran with height of 818 M. Very popular with hikers and climbers.

Visit Lochranza Castle, Visit Arran and Scotland

catswhiskers — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:34:27 +0000

: Lochranza Castle, Arran, Scotland

This evening, I am posting information on Lochranza Castle which is located on the north of the Isle of Arran which lies in turn lies off the west coast of Scotland.

There is a paucity of documented history covering this castle which is one of three such medieval castles on Arran. What is known is:

Visit Lamlash, Visit Isle of Arran, Scotland

catswhiskers — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:11:49 +0000

Lamlash, Isle of Arran, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on the village of Lamlash which is located on the east coast of Arran, just south of Brodick. Key considerations:

Visit Arran, Visit Scotland

catswhiskers — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 19:49:55 +0000

Brodick Bay with Goat Fell, Isle of Arran, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on the Isle of Arran which is located off the west coast of Scotland and relatively close to Glasgow. Arran is often described as ‘Scotland in Miniature’.

Visit Holy Island, Visit Scotland

catswhiskers — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:09:21 +0000

Holy Island, Firth of Clyde, Scotland

This evening, I am focusing on Holy Isle. a tiny island situated off the east coast of Isle of Arran in the West of Scotland.

The name reflects the island’s long association with spirituality, viz: