Dunure Castle

Ayrshire & Arran

Ayrshire & Arran sits on the west coast of Scotland and is home to a vibrant island community, charming country towns and sandy shores. Step off the beaten track and explore ancient castles and landscapes steeped in Viking heritage, or discover attractions connected to our National Bard, Robert Burns, who was from this region.

Map of Ayrshire & Arran

Explore Ayrshire & Arran

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How to travel to Ayrshire & Arran

Getting to Ayrshire & Arran

Train

You can also travel to Ayrshire by train from across Scotland. From Edinburgh the trip takes roughly 3 hours 30 minutes or just 1 hour 50 minutes from Glasgow.

Enjoy 2-for-1 tickets with ScotRail when travelling to or from the Girvan and Maybole stations, until 31 January 2025.

Ferry

Driving

Getting around Ayrshire & Arran

Cycling

Arran by bike is incredibly scenic and a great way to experience the island. Bike hire is available in Brodick, with e-bikes available for hire too.

Bus and coach

Driving

A tip from your local expert

Kildonan Beach on The Isle of Arran with Ailsa Craig in the distance

We've all really enjoyed our outings with Mogabout tours, a fabulous way to explore and enjoy the spectacular scenery that Arran has to offer. Alex knows the island so well and has many stories and interesting information to share.

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