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2024 Isle of Arran Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in October)
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A-must: Machrie Moor Standing Stones 🇬🇧🗺️
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The Machrie Moor Standing Stones on the Isle of Arran, Scotland, offer a profound journey through time. As you stand amidst these ancient monoliths, you can't help but be awestruck by their sheer scale and mystery. It's as if they've watched over the landscape for millennia.
The location, surrounded by rolling moorland and with the mountains of Arran as a backdrop, enhances the sense of solitude and timelessness. The stones' rough-hewn surfaces and the enigmatic way they are arranged spark the imagination.
Visiting Machrie Moor is like stepping into an ancient storybook, where the stones whisper tales of a distant past. It's a place to ponder the enduring mysteries of our ancestors and feel a deep connection to the history and natural beauty of Scotland.
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Goatfell hike
Address - Brodick , Isle of Arran
Ambiance/Facilities - There is a brewery and restaurant/bar at the start of the hike with toilets but once you start the walk there will be no amenities. To the summit it will take the average fit person around 2-3 hours but this depends on the weather . Be sure to keep an eye on weather conditions before hiking , the wind can be very dangerous near the summit and we had to turn back 700m from the top.
Highlights - Very nice hike over reasonable terrain and #mountainview
Rating - 5 stars
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June on the Isle of Arran ☀️🏴
Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park 🇬🇧
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Brodick Castle, Garden, and Country Park on the Isle of Arran, Scotland, is a captivating blend of history, nature, and stunning landscapes. The castle itself, perched against a backdrop of rolling hills, is a marvel of Scottish heritage. Exploring its richly furnished rooms and learning about its storied past is like stepping back in time.
The surrounding gardens are a botanical paradise, featuring a diverse collection of plants from around the world. Strolling through manicured lawns, rhododendron groves, and woodland trails is a feast for the senses. The views of the Firth of Clyde and the towering peaks of Arran add to the enchantment.
This site perfectly encapsulates Scotland's beauty and heritage, making it a must-visit for anyone seeking a memorable journey through time and nature.
Kings cave and dinosaur print hike
Started in the King's cave car park on a wet and rainy day , lots of tree cover though with the big pine trees on the way to the kings caves .
The descent down to the caves can be very slippery on a wet day and is something to look out for,wearing appropriate foot wear recommended .
Once down on the coast the kings cave is a short walk and you cannot miss the giant gate at the entrance . There are no amenities or toilets but the cave is a good spot to stop for lunch or to take cover from the bad weather .
You can return to the car park or continue walking up the coast Along the Arran coastal trail . On the way there is also a dinosaur hand print in a stone located down a side path .
If you choose to continue ,be aware the path gets much more difficult and you must climb over many rocks to proceed but the views are worth it .
We finished the walk around the golf course and ended up in Blackwaterfoot . Total duration of hike about 3-4 hours while taking our time .
Great walk but recommend to go in nice weather conditions .
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