Can you drive around Arran in a day?

Day 2 - Around Arran - Scotland in Miniature You can drive the 56 mile circuit around Arran in 2.5 hours, but there's lots to see so you need to schedule carefully. The highlights are: Corrie - this is an exceptionally pretty little village where the houses face directly onto the road.



Yes, you can easily drive around the Isle of Arran in a day, as the main "string road" and coastal loop cover approximately 56 miles (90 km). A non-stop drive takes about 2 to 3 hours, but to truly appreciate "Scotland in Miniature," you should budget a full 8-to-10-hour day. Starting from the ferry terminal in Brodick, you can head north to see the spectacular Lochranza Castle and visit the Arran Distillery. Continuing south along the west coast offers dramatic sea views and a stop at the Machrie Moor Standing Stones, which require a 30-minute walk from the road. The southern end of the island features the charming village of Blackwaterfoot and views of the Holy Isle from Lamlash. It is essential to book your Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) ferry from Ardrossan in advance, especially during the summer months, to ensure you can get your car onto the island and back within a single day.

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The Isle of Arran or simply Arran is an island off the west coast of Scotland. It is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde and the seventh-largest Scottish island, at 432 square kilometres. Historically part of Buteshire, it is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire.

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Surely now you'll agree there are plenty things to do on the Isle of Arran? I'd recommend spending at least 3-5 days on the island, longer if you can, to really get the most from your trip. Getting to Arran is easy, with CalMac Ferries running daily from Ardrossan to Brodick.

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There are lots of low level walks on Arran. Think about beaches, glens and even Arran Coastal Way. Fisherman's Walk in Brodick is one of the most popular low level walks, taking you from Brodick across the bay to Cladach via beachside paths.

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Despite its modest length (105 km/65 miles), the Way will take the average walker 6-8 days to complete, because some of the terrain is challenging and in a few places the route can be impassable at high tide.

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Goatfell is a mountain on the Isle of Arran and at 2,866 ft (874 m), it's the highest point on the island. The Arran skyline is dominated by the jagged summits and ridges of Goatfell and the surrounding hills.

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The Isle of Arran is a place where you can find a little bit of everything you'd ever want from a Scottish island. It has an ever-changing coastline, dramatic mountain peaks, sheltered beaches, verdant forests, great cultural festivals and a wealth of tasty local produce.

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There are a few campsites on the Isle of Arran to choose from, but also the option to upgrade with glamping and caravan sites or go off-grid with wild camping.

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Throughout the year swimmers are in the seas around Arran. Once a year, local and visiting swimmers get together for the Lamlash Splash, where they swim from Holy Isle back to the pier.

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The island's main supermarket; we sell a wide range of groceries, including fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, dairy products and tinned products. We also have a range of products from local suppliers from Arran and Kintyre.

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