Aug 23 2010
Isle Of Arran – North Ayrshire The Little Scotland
A thirteenth century poem sums up the scenic beauty of the Isle of Arran – North Ayrshire very well; stags roaming the vales, hills loaded with fruit like berries, cool streams of crystal water and woodlands loaded down with nuts. Little has changed over the centuries except a lot more people go visit now!
The island is situated in an area called Ayrshire, a county in western Scotland, near the Hebrides. There are a host of awesome islands in this region, and this article can only give a thumbnail sketch. However, without doubt Arran is arguably the most beautiful of all the isles of Scotland, and well worth a visit.
There is a regional park conservation area called Clyde MuirSchiel that is beloved of Scotlands many tourists. Not surprisingly, since there are a multitude of glorious places to visit. The flora and fauna of this whole region is quite staggering. One of the loveliest places to see is Castle Semple Loch. There is also Locherwood, Greenock and Launderston bay to explore and enjoy.
There are many places to see, so it would be wise to avail yourself of the visitor centre on site. Whether you are into fishing, walking and biking or hiking or whatever, they will advise you on the best locations for your activities and the costs involved. The Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde. The population out of season is around 5000 souls, and has an area of 167 square metres. That is plenty of room to have fun in!
The islands main village is a place called Brodick. The meaning of the name is, in the Old Norse language; Broad Bay. The mainland ferry connects just here. Brodick Castle is the seat of the Dukes of Hamilton. Splendid mountains, the highest of which is called Goat Fell at 874 metres or 2867 feet high, surround it. To the south of the island there are many tall sea cliffs and raised beaches.
Because of the islands varied geography, Arran is nicknamed Little Scotland. The fact that the island is split into Highlands and Lowlands exactly like the mainland probably accounts for that. Its a geologists dream.
Nature lovers will be in their element amongst the woodlands, rugged cliffs, quiet lochs and flowing streams of The Isle of Arran – North Ayrshire. This Scottish Eden will offer you a warm welcome at any time of year. There are lots of excellent guesthouses and B&Bs and excellent facilities for campers. You will have a vacation to fondly remember for years to come on the Isle of Arran.
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