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Balmichael Glamping
Glamping · Shiskine
Glamping pods and safari tents with mountain views and wood-fired tubs; open March to October.
- Balmichael, Shiskine
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Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west: where to stay
Hotels and places to stay near Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west
Where to stay
Places to stay in and around Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west
Hotels, guest houses, hostels and apartments near the area: campsites and hostels (3), hotels (2) and self-catering and cottages (1). Check availability and prices with each property.
Campsites & hostels
Bridgend Campsite
Campsite · Shiskine
Small 15-pitch campsite with a yurt on the west side of Arran; closed in winter, reopening in March.
- The String, Shiskine
Hotels
Kinloch Hotel
Hotel · Blackwaterfoot
Hotel in Blackwaterfoot with sea views and a swimming pool.
- A841, Blackwaterfoot
Campsites & hostels
Lochranza Caravan and Campsite
Campsite · Lochranza
Campsite with pitches and camping pods where red deer graze; closed for maintenance until Nov 12, 2026.
- A841, Lochranza
Hotels
The Lagg Hotel
Inn · Lagg
Inn of 1791 near Kilmory with rooms and two bars.
- A841, Lagg
Self-catering & cottages
Westview Cottage
Self-catering cottage · Pirnmill
Self-catering cottage in the seashore village of Pirnmill, close to Lochranza.
- A841, Pirnmill
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Closest to Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west
The nearest places to stay
Places to stay from our Isle of Arran guide, nearest first, measured from the centre of Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west. Distances are straight lines; walking times assume 5 km/h and are a minimum.
| Place to stay | Street | In our guide to | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmichael Glamping (opens in new tab) | Balmichael | Lochranza, Machrie and the south-west | 4.3 km, about 52 min on foot |
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.
Things to do
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.
Things to do
Auchagallon Stone Circle
Neolithic or Bronze Age burial cairn ringed by fifteen stones, near Machrie.
Things to do
King's Cave
Largest of a series of caves in old sea cliffs north of Blackwaterfoot, formed when sea levels were higher.
Photo credits
- 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
- King's Cave: AlistairMcMillan, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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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