Arran, Scotland in Miniature
18th May 2026
Key Highlights
- Sailing across the Firth of Clyde and watching the mountains of Arran draw ever nearer
- Highly scenic circular tour of the island
- Isle of Arran Brewery tour and tasting
- The incomparable setting and colourful gardens of Brodick Castle
- Optional excursion to Achamore Gardens and the tranquil Isle of Gigha
- The comfortable Kinloch Hotel, located on the ‘sunset side’ of the island
Summary
As you board the ferry at Ardrossan, you see the distinctive silhouette of Goat Fell rising dramatically from the clear waters of the Firth of Clyde giving a foretaste of your destination whose unique magic never disappoints. Often described as "Scotland in Miniature", Arran has a blend of Highland and Island scenery with granite peaks and deep glens to the north of the island, contrasting with its rolling and lush farmlands to the south.
Only 56 miles around its coastline, the small villages are compared to ‘jewels on a necklace’ strung out like pearls around the island. From Blackwaterfoot we will visit Whiting Bay, Lamlash, Brodick - the capital of Arran, the pretty village of Corrie under the shadow of Goat Fell and Sannox before passing the '12 Apostles' at Lochranza. The Gardens of Brodick Castle leave a lasting impression, the setting is staggering and its garden is a mass of colour at any time of the year – in spring the scent of azaleas and rhododendrons fills the air while in autumn the trees don their autumn cloaks and the foliage blazes with reds, golds and ambers.
We will be based for four nights at the 3-star Best Western Kinloch Hotel in Blackwaterfoot, on the western shore of the island, overlooking Kilbrannan Sound and the Mull of Kintyre. The hotel has a heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium, squash court, snooker and fitness room. Here you will receive a truly warm welcome, sample the best of local Arran produce and enjoy a friendly atmosphere.
Regional Flights are available on this tour as an optional supplement - please contact our team for more details.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
- Meals - as per the itinerary
- Ferry crossings
Day by Day Itinerary
We depart from our designated pick up points and head for Troon in time to catch the afternoon ferry to Brodick. On arrival on Arran our coach will transfer us to Blackwaterfoot where our accommodation has been organised for the next four nights at the Kinloch Hotel.
Dinner will be served in the evening.
Meals includedDinner
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| To be advised | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| Aberdeen - Opposite Denburn Car Park behind library where Spa Street meets Skene Street | 07:00 | 18:15 |
| Stonehaven - Market Square | 07:30 | 17:45 |
| Forfar - Bus stop off the A90, near McDonalds | 07:50 | 17:05 |
| Dundee - Outside Discovery Point | 08:30 | 16:45 |
| Perth - Broxden Park & Ride, A93 | 09:00 | 16:15 |
| Kinross - Moto Services on M90 | 10:00 | 15:15 |
| Dunfermline - Halbeath Park & Ride, Jct 3, M90 | 10:15 | 15:00 |
| Edinburgh - Outside Reception of the Delta by Marriott Hotel, Glasgow Road | 11:00 | 14:45 |
| Glasgow - Bus stop on North Hanover Street, opposite Queens Street Station | 12:15 | 13:30 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
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