The Isle Of Arran

The Isle of Arran is the most accessible and most Southerly of all the Scottish islands. The island is cut in half by the Highland Boundary Fault, a geological division which makes the north rugged and hilly, whereas the south is more gentle and lower lying. As a result it is often referred to as 'Scotland in Miniature', as many aspects of Scotland's landscape as a whole are encapsulated by the island.  Arran is 20 miles long and 56 miles round and is located off the south-west coast of Scotland. Palm trees grow here in the mild climate thanks to the Gulf Stream and it has many picturesque villages.

Brodick Castle

Arran is steeped in history with it's three castles at

Brodick, Lochranza and Kildonan, and the Heritage

museum providing the visitor with a glimpse into

the island's past.

There are many ancient and pre-historic sites

ranging from the Standing Stones at Machrie Moor to the

Viking Fort at Kings Cross and the neolithic 'Giants Graves'

both of which are local to Whiting Bay.

Arran has a wealth of natural beauty to explore, and

one of the finest is the mightily impressive Glenashdale

waterfall which only a short walk from Viewbank House.

A recently constructed viewing platform affords

spectacular

Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay

A Family of Basking Sharks spotted close

into the beach at Whiting Bay

The wildlife on Arran is something quite special; from Red

Squirrels to otters, and the Red Deer to be seen grazing

the North end of the island, where several pairs of

breeding Golden Eagles can sometimes be sighted

soaring on the thermals above the mountains.

In the coastal waters around the island Common & Grey

Seals are easily spotted, with occasional sightings of the

giant Basking Shark. Pods of Dolphins and Porpoises are

also regular visitors to the local area.

Dolphins at play in Whiting Bay

Seals basking on the rocks at Kildonan

Golden Eagle over Lochranza

The island boasts 7 golf courses all which have something different to offer. A weekly ticket (The Arran Golf Pass) can be purchased which allows all to be played for a discounted rate. Whiting Bay is one of most impressive with stunning views across the Firth of Clyde, and just 200m along the road from Viewbank House. Discounts are available on day tickets for residents.

Other activities are numerous, ranging from Sea Kayaking, Gorge Walking, Archery, Pony Trekking, Mountain biking, Sea & Loch fishing and many more...