Arran vacation

A very warm welcome to The Glenartney on the Isle of Arran!

Arran vacation

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Arran vacation - Quietly situated close to the centre of Brodick and only 10 minutes walk from the ferry, The Glenartney has glorious views over to Goat Fell and Brodick Bay.

The photo on the left shows just one part of the vista! We are in easy reach of all our famous peaks and over 55 miles of meandering coastline with a long list of fauna and flora to see along the way. The area is also offers a  huge variety of outdoor activites including golf, hiking, climbing, mountain biking, horse riding, pony trekking and sea kayaking.

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Arran vacation - Quietly situated close to the centre of Brodick and only 10 minutes walk from the ferry, The Glenartney has glorious views over to Goat Fell, as you can see to the left! We are in easy reach of all our famous peaks, over 60 miles of meandering coastline along the newly opened Arran coastal way and a large variety of fauna and flora.

We are the outdoor enthusiasts dream!

The Glenartney has been recently renovated by us and offers excellent accommodation and the perfect environment for a memorable stay. You may think that we are a little biased, so we have included some quotes from our guests to give you a better feel of our guesthouse.

Adventure Island Break

Sea kayaking or Archery along with mountain biking- you choose!


Sea Kayaking
Sea kayaking has seen a dramatic increase in popularity, so take some time out and join us for a great couple of days and you too will experience the feeling of freedom of kayaking around some of Arran’s beautiful coastline. No prior experience is required, but you should be confident in the water. All specialist equipment and clothing is provided; you only need to bring swimwear and a sense of adventure!


What’s Included?
- Accommodation with breakfast  for 2 people for 2 nights (extra nights maybe available)
- All specialist equipment & kit including a wetsuit and buoyancy aid
- Instruction with a fully-qualified experienced coach
- Minibus transport from the Adventure Cabin in Brodick
- Half-Day Introduction to Kayaking
- Half-Day Sea Kayaking Tour
- Free mountain bike hire with route map for the duration of your short break

How to get here

BY CAR
From the South of the country

Find your way up to the M74 and on the the A71 (junction 8). Head west along the A71 at Strathaven. Continue on to Irvine. Then find the A78, you will see brown tourist signs for Ardrossan and the ferry terminal. From Glasgow and Central Scotland. Take the M77 to Kilmarnock and on to the A71 to Irvine. From Irvine via the A78 to Ardrossan and the ferry terminal.

North Scotland and the Western Isles
You have the scenic route in the summer months by travelling via the ferry from Claonaig, on the mainland, to Lochranza, on the north of Arran. Always remember to book your car onto the Ardrossan to Brodick ferry. You can book with Caledonian MacBrayne via the button to the right or ring on

BY TRAIN
Trains from Glasgow Central run in conjunction with the ferry sailings from Ardrossan.Transfers can be made from Glasgow Airport at Paisley, Gilmour Street and from Prestwick Airport at Kilwinning.

Alternatively taxis can be booked to take you to the ferry (see transport to Arran link)