
Getting here:
Arran is served by Caledonian MacBrayne ferries. The main route sails to Brodick from Ardrossan or Troon and takes around one hour. Reservations are not mandatory but strongly recommended.
There is also a smaller ferry that sails to Lochranza from Claonaig, taking around 30 minutes. On that route it's first come first served, no reservations.
More information about Lochranza:
Lochranza Golf Course
The Lochranza Country Inn
Isle of Arran Distillers
The Sandwich Station (great food and snacks)
More information about Arran:
Visit Arran
The Arran Banner (the island's newspaper)
Caledonian MacBrayne (operator of the two ferry services)
Arran Transport Guide
Isle of Arran Mountain Festival
Waverley Excursions (paddle steamer)
Arran Bike Club
Isle of Arran Coastal Way (information on walks around Arran)