Isle of Arran

The Isle of Arran (Scots Gaelic: Eilean Arainn) is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde (430 km2). It is in the region of North Ayrshire. In the 2001 census it had a usually resident population of 5,058.

Transport

Arran is connected with the Scottish mainland by two Caledonian MacBrayne ferries:

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• Brodick to Ardrossan on the east coast of the island
• Lochranza to Claonaig at the north

A third ferry route connects Lamlash to neighbouring Holy Isle during summertime.

Related Topics:
Lamlash - Holy Isle

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In summer the paddle steamer PS Waverley calls in at Brodick on regular cruises.

Related Topics:
Paddle steamer - PS Waverley

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