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Castle and gardens
Brodick Castle
Former seat of the Dukes of Hamilton outside Brodick, now cared for by the National Trust for Scotland.
A mini guide to
Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay
Brodick Castle, Goat Fell, Holy Isle and the falls above Whiting Bay
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1 / 3Welcome to the area
Brodick Castle, Goat Fell, Holy Isle and the falls above Whiting Bay
Brodick is where the ferry from Ardrossan arrives, 55 minutes from the mainland. Just north of the village are Brodick Castle, a former seat of the Dukes of Hamilton now looked after by the National Trust for Scotland, and the start of the path up Goat Fell, at 874 m the island's highest point. The Isle of Arran Heritage Museum, founded in 1976, is on the main road in Brodick.
South along the coast, Lamlash faces Holy Isle across its bay. Whiting Bay has the walk of about 4 km up Glenashdale to the falls, passing the Neolithic Giants' Graves. Further south are the ruins of Kildonan Castle and, inland, Carn Ban, which Historic Scotland calls the only largely undisturbed chambered cairn on Arran.
Highlights
Start here
If you only have a few hours, these are good places to begin.
Mountain
Goat Fell
Arran's highest point at 874 m; the National Trust for Scotland says it is a favourite of hill walkers and climbers.
Museum
Isle of Arran Heritage Museum
Island history museum on the main road in Brodick, founded in 1976; closed in winter, reopening on 24 March 2027.
Directions Website Report a problem with Isle of Arran Heritage Museum
Glen
Glen Rosa
Glen near Goat Fell, leading into the granite hills north of Brodick.
Island
Holy Isle
Island about 3 km long inside Lamlash Bay, seen across the water from Lamlash.
Waterfall
Glenashdale Falls
Series of falls on the Glenashdale Burn, reached by a trail of about 4 km up the glen from Whiting Bay.
Find your way
On the map
The map shows Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay and the streets around it. The Getting there page lists nearby stops and stations.
Insider tips
Before you go
1
Goat Fell is a real climb
The National Trust for Scotland describes a challenging upland landscape; take proper clothing and check the forecast.
2
Museum is seasonal
The Isle of Arran Heritage Museum is closed in winter and reopens on 24 March 2027.
3
Book the car ferry
Book vehicle space on the Ardrossan route ahead in summer, or travel as a foot passenger.
4
Walk to the falls
The Glenashdale trail from Whiting Bay passes the Giants' Graves on the way to the falls.
Tips from the Britlens editors
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Everything for Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay
Photo credits
- Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay (area photo): Sir Gawain, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Brodick Castle: Sir Gawain, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Goat Fell: wfmillar, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Holy Isle: Colin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Glenashdale Falls: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Giants' Graves: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
- Kildonan Castle: Vincent van Zeijst, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Carn Ban: David G Campbell, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west: Photograph by Mike Peel (www.mikepeel.net)., CC BY-SA 4.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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