Isle of Arran forum
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Re: Summer in Scotland
by ABT 10 May 2012
I'd recommend the Isle of Arran (but admittedly i'm biased as my partner's family live there and it's the only part of Scotland I've visited…
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RE: That perfect Scottish hotel? Does it exist?
by Fwoggie 10 April 2012
Being honest, the nice scenery is mostly north of Glasgow. :/ Maybe http://www.auchrannie.co.uk/ Auchrannie resort on the Isle of Arran…
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Re: Kintyre / Campbeltown (mull of)
by tobnac 12 March 2012
I think there's a ferry to Arran (lochranza?), then you can do another from Brodick to the mainland near Prestwick (I forget what the…
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RE: Glasgow to Skye and back in a day. Ridiculous?
by Copepod 02 February 2012
If you want an island easier to reach within a 24 hr trip from Glasgow, then Isle of Arran by ferry from Ardossan on Ayrshire coast (south…
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RE: Arran vs. Mull
by Copepod 01 January 2012
Both are great, with hills, coast, historic sites etc. If you want Celtic Christianity, you need Iona, a small island off the SW corner…
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RE: UK Winter Backpacking
by Copepod 06 November 2011
I remember travelling across Europe, from Athens (flew from Amman, Jordan), a 19 year old female, Jan - March 1985, with so little money,…
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RE: My Sunday Roast
by Cummy 03 October 2011
+and then heading south.+ well, in that case, why don't you start SOUTH from the start? any of the following cities are game, and probab…
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Re: Suggestions for day trips or overnight from Glasgow
by ianigsy 14 August 2011
Would suggest the Isle of Arran for something slightly different- you can buy a ticket at the railway station in Glasgow which covers…
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RE: Trip To Scotland and need advices.
by theonewho 21 July 2011
The accent can be tricky, but you'll be fine. Plenty of other people manage to understand it and to come visit Glasgow (and surrounds)…
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RE: Wild Camping on Isle of Arran
by RusstyG 04 May 2011
We camped in Glen Rosa one night and Glen Sannox another. Both gave good shelter and a relatively comfortable sleep. Most important was…
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RE: Wild Camping on Isle of Arran
by Ian_F 20 April 2011
I've woken up to snow in Glen Rosa at low level in early June ( 1975 ) . As for wild camping anywhere sensible will be OK as long as its…
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RE: Wild Camping on Isle of Arran
by craigmiller 29 March 2011
somehwere about Glen Sannox should be fine for you,it is roughly halfway between Brodick and Lochranza, I used to walk on Arran a lot…
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Re: Wild Camping on Isle of Arran
by morag 29 March 2011
Responsible laws - for responsible people. Let's keep it that way kids.
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RE: Wild Camping on Isle of Arran
by pedro555 29 March 2011
Wild camping- Tilt your head and look at page 115 of the Scottish Land Reforn Act 2003 : http://www.snh.gov.uk/docs/A309336.pdf In your…
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RE: Wild Camping on Isle of Arran
by Copepod 29 March 2011
Somewhere in the Goat Fell area should be suitable.
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RE: Wild Camping on Isle of Arran
by battybilly 28 March 2011
Within reason there are no laws of trespass in Scotland - so theoretically, you can camp where you like without causing damage. However…
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Wild Camping on Isle of Arran
by RusstyG 28 March 2011
Hi all, Is it allowed to wild camp on Arran? If so can anybody recommend areas to do so? We are exploring Northern Arran in late Apri…
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RE: Solo female needing advice on first trip to Scotland
by theonewho 22 January 2011
Where will you be flying in to? Because if it is Glasgow you might be better to base yourself around there. It gives you easy access to…
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RE: Help with Scotland Itinerary Planning
by pedro555 05 December 2010
Going by public transport advantages are it is cheaper, go at your own pace ( or that of the bus) and where you want. Using a company…
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Looking for Scottish hostel recommendations for outdoor retreat
by elizabehemoth 03 November 2010
Hello there, maybe someone can help me - I am helping to organise a 'retreat' type thing for twenty-ish people. Need to find an affordable…
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RE: Top Scotland Holiday Destination
by englishswiss33 01 November 2010
how about Edinburgh, Skye, Shetlands, Glencoe Aberdeen, Dundee, Isle of Arran, Shetland, Fair Isle, Orkney, Hebrides. I wouldn't say…
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RE: Hitch-hiking the Highlands
by Copepod 11 September 2010
But there are still plenty of us who hitched in the past who now drive and are happy to pick up hitchers on the rare occasion we see them.…
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Re: Itinerary so far, but need help *
by Ham75 24 August 2010
Your itinerary sounds tremendous but challenging. Scotland's a tricky place to travel around without use of a car. Buses in some of the…
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RE: I've got to stop find more interesting places - The Islands
by saskja 16 August 2010
My top ten in Scotland, more or less in order for the 5 last ones 1. 1st visit to Scotland, 2nd day: discovering the Highlands covered…
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