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Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west: tips and FAQs
Insiderwissen und häufige Fragen
Insiderwissen
Tipps für Ihren Besuch
Machrie Moor is a walk
The stone circles are spread across the moor along a farm track, so wear boots and allow time.
Lochranza Castle opening
Historic Scotland lists opening days for Lochranza Castle; check before you go, as it is not always open.
Distillery tours
Both Arran distilleries, at Lochranza and Lagg, run tours and tastings; book ahead on their websites.
FAQ
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Where is Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west?
Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west is in Isle of Arran, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Lochranza Castle and distillery, Machrie Moor stone circles and the King's Cave. Nearby stops and stations include Lochranza ferry slipway, Coast road buses, String Road (B880).
How long do I need in Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west?
A day by car or bus, longer on foot. Allow longer if you plan to eat out or visit several attractions.
Was sind die Highlights?
Highlights include Lochranza Castle, Arran Distillery, Machrie Moor Standing Stones. See the Things to do page for more.
Wie komme ich dorthin?
Nearby: Lochranza ferry slipway (CalMac from Claonaig on Kintyre (30 minutes)); Coast road buses (Buses round north and south Arran); String Road (B880) (Road across the island from Brodick). The Getting there page links to the official timetables and journey planners.
Wo kann ich essen und trinken?
We list 4 places to eat and drink in and around Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west, with filters to help you choose.
Wo kann ich übernachten?
Wir führen 6 Hotels und weitere Unterkünfte in der Nähe auf. Verfügbarkeit und Preise erfragen Sie direkt bei der Unterkunft.
Is Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west accessible?
Die Barrierefreiheit hängt von Straße, Gebäude und Veranstaltungsort ab. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Zugangsinformationen der jeweiligen Attraktion oder des Betreibers.
While you are here
Things to see in Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west
A few of the sights in the area. The Things to do page lists them all, with directions and official links.
Machrie Moor Standing Stones
Stone circles, standing stones and cairns dating from 3500 to 1500 BC, scattered across open moorland.
Moss Farm Road Stone Circle
Looks like a stone circle but is a burial cairn, at the start of the farm road across Machrie Moor.
Auchagallon Stone Circle
Neolithic or Bronze Age burial cairn ringed by fifteen stones, near Machrie.
Fotonachweise
- Arran Distillery: paul birrell, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Machrie Moor Standing Stones: Colin, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
- Moss Farm Road Stone Circle: David Baird, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Auchagallon Stone Circle: David Baird, CC BY-SA 2.0, source
- Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay: Sir Gawain, CC BY-SA 3.0, source
Photos from Wikimedia Commons, used under the licences shown. All photo credits
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