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Address:
Lochdean Cottage
Lochranza
Isle of Arran
KA27 8HJ
Getting to Lochdean Cottage:
Car:
After arriving in Brodick turn right as you leave the harbour on to the A841 and drive for 14 miles until you reach Lochranza. Pay attention for sheep on the road as you enter Lochranza! The track to Lochdean Cottage is the third on the left after passing the distillery. The track is only about 200m long and is in pretty good condition. A regular car will cope fine but it's perhaps best to leave your Ferrari at home.
Bus:
The central bus station is at the ferry terminal and Stagecoach service 324 "North Island / Blackwaterfoot" leaves within 5 minutes of each ferry arriving. It will take you to Lochranza up to 7 times a day and takes approximately 40 minutes. You can get off at the distillery stop, or ask the driver to stop at the foot of the track, it's third on the left after the distillery.
Getting to Arran:
Ferry:
The main ferry is operated by Caledonian MacBrayne and sails from Ardrossan, 40 miles south-west of Glasgow, to Brodick, the island's main town. The ferry journey from Ardrossan to Brodick takes 55 minutes. There is a secondary ferry route from Claonaig to Lochranza, excellent if you are visiting Arran as part of a tour of the west coast.
Car:
Take the A737 from junction 29 of the M8 to the west of Glasgow. Follow the A737 to Dalry then the B780 to Ardrossan, finally joining up with the A78 in Ardrossan. There is a car park at Ardrossan Harbour if you are not taking your car. If you are taking your car it is highly advisable to make a reservation for travel, as the ferry is often full on peak sailings.
Train:
A direct train departs from Glasgow Central and takes just under one
hour. Trains to Ardrossan Harbour are scheduled to coincide with ferry sailings.
Air:
There is no airport on Arran, the nearest airports are Glasgow and Prestwick. Prestwick is slightly closer and connects with Ardrossan by train. The journey takes 45 minutes with one change at Kilwinning.
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