Lamlash has a long narrow strip of soft sand and again is ideally situated for amenities, including play areas and also the beautiful front green of the village. Arran Yacht Club is also handy and Holy Isle ferry is very accessible from here.

Two hotels and thirty luxury, self catering lodges complimented by three restaurants and bars, two leisure centres, spa, shop and children's playbarn. No trip to Arran would be complete without a visit to Auchrannie. Pop in for lunch, entertain the kids, take a dip, relax and enjoy. However you choose to spend your time on Arran, you'll find something for everyone at Auchrannie.

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another spectacular site to be experienced. The walk takes approximately one hour return, and the road is very clear. There are many stone circles here - and you will see some en route to the iconic large stones pictured in many publications.

Visit the Octopus Centre, the UK’s first community-led MPA visitor centre, at the south end of Lamlash Green. 
Discover an underwater world with interactive displays, videos and picture books. Our marine tank, brimming with life from Arran’s seas, is a highlight for everyone. 
The Octopus Centre is suitable for all ages, there is full access for wheelchair users and we also have wifi and public toilets. 
To find out more, and about all the events happening at the Centre, please visit www.octopuscentre.com 

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Full and half day photography workshops and tours for all levels of experience, whilst enjoying the stunning scenery and wildlife that is found on Arran.

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Arran Aromatics have been producing luxury bath, body and lifestyle products in a range of exclusive fragrances since 1988.

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Manicures, CND Shellac Manicures and Pedicures, CND Spa Pedicures, Nail Art, Nail Enhancements, Waxperts Wax.

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Machrie beach is mainly shingle - but offers a lovely picnic spot at which to sit and watch the boats on Kilbrannan Sound pass by.

This forest walk climbs past a dramatic waterfall to reach a remote and peaceful hill loch. 2km, 1 hr moderate up/down hill walk on good track. Start from car park on main road opposite western access road to Kildonan.

An easy circuit from Brodick through woodland along forestry roads and good footpaths. 10km, 3 to 4 hrs start at Glen Cloy, follow farm track and signs to Glen Dubh, then forest track to the top of the hill, when you reach the main road take the track to the left down the fairy glen arriving back in Brodick at Glenartney Guest House.