Population 621 (2001 census) Civil parish Kilbride Local time Saturday 2:52 AM | OS grid reference NS014358 Dialling code 01770 | |
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Weather 4°C, Wind E at 35 km/h, 90% Humidity Points of interest Brodick Castle, Goat Fell, Holy Isle, Beinn Tarsuinn | ||
Brodick terminal redevelopment video
Brodick (Scottish Gaelic: Breadhaig or Tràigh a' Chaisteil ("Castle Beach")) is the main settlement on the Isle of Arran, in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It is halfway along the east coast of the island, in Brodick Bay below Goat Fell, the tallest mountain on Arran. The name is derived from Norse roots meaning "Broad Bay".
Contents
- Brodick terminal redevelopment video
- Map of Brodick Isle of Arran UK
- Brodick to lochranza isle of arran in 3 minutes on a motorbike
- Transport
- Village
- Brodick Castle
- References
Map of Brodick, Isle of Arran, UK
The harbour receives the main ferry between Arran and the mainland via Ardrossan. Brodick Castle is a former residence of the Dukes of Hamilton.
Brodick to lochranza isle of arran in 3 minutes on a motorbike
Transport
Brodick has the Isle of Arran's main ferry terminus which connects Brodick to Ardrossan on the mainland and thence the national rail network. The ferries are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne. MV Caledonian Isles plies this route year-round, with MV Isle of Arran providing additional sailings during the summer. The crossing generally takes less than 1 hour. The route is one of the busiest crossings on the CalMac network, and dolphins and basking sharks can often be spotted en route. A second, smaller ferry - MV Catriona - sails from Lochranza to Claonaig on the Kintyre peninsula from March to October.
Village
Brodick is a popular holiday destination and a base for hill-walking. Tourism provides much of the village's economic base. There are many family-owned and independent businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, shops, bed and breakfast establishments, guest houses and outdoor activities. There are a brewery, a sports and leisure complex and an 18-hole golf course.
Brodick Castle
Brodick Castle was previously a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, but is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.