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|   Decorated Pillar Box - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK
in Victorian Post Boxes In the centre of the island, at the junction of two roads, stands this impressive, carved sandstone pillar box. It has an interesting tale. posted by:  martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: 10/27/2015 |
 view galleryNE41.5 km |  Holy Isle Ferry - Lamlash, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK
in Ferries and Ferry Landings A small ferry connects the 'mainland' of Arran with the island in Lamlash Bay. Holy Isle has an ancient spiritual heritage stretching back to the 6th century. The ticket office on Lamlash Pier is slightly unusual. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/29/2014 |
 view galleryNE42 km |  Goat Fell View - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK
in Scenic Roadside Look-Outs The northern hills of Arran are formed of granite, eroded into sharp ridges. This car park provides an excellent view of the hills. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: 07/29/2014 |
 view galleryNE42 km |  Strathwillan View Point - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK
in Orientation Tables The Isle of Arran lies in the Firth of Clyde off the west coast of Scotland. The northern half of the island consists of dramatic, sharp granite hills. This view point provides an excellent vista. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/06/2008 last visited: 07/29/2014 |
 view galleryNE43.3 km |  RTB Heritage Museum - Isle of Arran, UK
in Red Telephone Boxes An RTB within the grounds of the heritage museum in Brodick. It is empty and stands next to a vintage petrol pump. Museum is well worth a visit. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE43.3 km | Isle of Arran Heritage Museum Post Box - Arran, UK in Victorian Post Boxes The Isle of Arran Heritage Museum is located in Brodick, which is where most visitors arrive. It includes a lot of information about the island's history. On one of the buildings is an old post box which now acts as a contributions box. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/25/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE43.3 km |  Heritage Museum Pump - Isle of Arran, UK
in Vintage Gasoline Pumps An old, hand-cranked pump standing within the Isle of Arran Heritage Museum, Brodick. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE43.5 km |  Mile 2 - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK
in Milestones There are 55 milestones on the coast road around the island. This is number 2, half-way along the front at Brodick. Fine views across the bay. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
 view galleryNE43.6 km |  TIC - Brodick, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK
in Tourist Information Centers - Visitor Centers The main TIC for the Isle of Arran. Open all year. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: 08/01/2014 |
 view galleryNE43.8 km | Arran Ferry, Brodick - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire, UK in Ferries and Ferry Landings The ferry to Arran departs the mainland from Ardrossan. It arrives at the island at the small town of Brodick. Arriving into Brodick Bay gives a fine view up Glen Rosa to Goat Fell - the destination for some 30,000 walkers each year. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
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|  Carrick-a-rede rope bridge - Northern Ireland
in Pedestrian Suspension Bridges Nowadays Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is mainly a tourist attraction posted by: tmob location: Ulster, United Kingdom date approved: 02/09/2011 last visited: 05/16/2019 |
 view galleryW44.3 km |  Carrick-a-rede rope bridge - Northern Ireland
in National Trust U.K. Nowadays Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is mainly a tourist attraction, and it's managed by the National Trust in Northern Ireland posted by: tmob location: Ulster, United Kingdom date approved: 02/27/2011 last visited: 05/16/2019 |
 view galleryNE44.7 km | Brodick Castle, Garden & Country Park - Isle of Arran, UK in National Trust U.K. Brodick Castle was the home of the Hamiltons for nearly 500 years. Death and taxes saw it passed to the National Trust for Scotland in 1957. The house, garden and grounds are all open. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/06/2008 last visited: 05/11/2010 |
 view galleryNE44.7 km |  Brodick Country Park - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK
in 'You Are Here' Maps In the grounds of Brodick Castle is an extensive Country Park with over 10 miles of paths in. A map would be handy - and here it is. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE44.7 km |  Royal Visit 1947 - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK
in Historic Trees The Isle of Arran has actively featured in the history of Scotland and was ruled by the King of Norway until 1266. A strategically important island. In more recent times a Royal visit took place in 1947 which is commemorated by several trees. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE44.7 km |  Brodick Castle - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK
in Castles There has been a fortress here since the fifth century, when an Irish tribe came over and founded the kingdom of Dalriada. The current building has been extended and altered several times but parts go back to the mid-16th century. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/10/2008 last visited: 07/17/2012 |
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|  Ballantrae Church, South Ayrshire, Scotland
in This Old Church The current Ballantrae Church is in the middle of the town. The previous church was a few metres south, now gone and replaced by a graveyard. The first structure was wooden and a few miles inland at the junction of Tig and Stinchar rivers. posted by: flipflopnick location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/29/2011 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE46.8 km |  Bargany Tomb, Ballantrae, Scotland
in Mausoleums The Bargany Tomb, also known as the Kennedy Mausoleum, initially covered the remains of Gilbert Kennedy, last Laird of Bargany in 1601. Built by his wife who is also interred there. At one time the tomb formed the south wall of the parish church. posted by: flipflopnick location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/29/2011 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE47 km |  Stinchar Cottage, Ballantrae, South Ayrshire
in Bygone Toll Houses Stinchar Cottage used to be the toll house for the adjacent stone bridge which has fascinating story. See separate Waymark. Now a holiday rental cottage. posted by: flipflopnick location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/28/2011 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE47 km |  Ballantrae Three Arch Bridge, South Ayrshire
in Arch Bridges Ballantrae stone bridge was constructed from the stones of the ruined Ardstinchar Castle. The bridge has two main arches and one smaller one. posted by: flipflopnick location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/28/2011 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE47 km |  Ballantrae Stone Bridge, South Ayrshire
in Orphaned Bridges Ballantrae bridge is a three arch stone bridge which was bypassed in 1964 by the modern concrete structure carrying all the traffic on A77 main road. posted by: flipflopnick location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/28/2011 last visited: never |
 view gallerySE47 km |  Ballantrae Stone Bridge, South Ayrshire
in Stone Bridges Ballantrae three arch bridge was built from the stones of the ruined Ardstinchar Castle in 1770, which was very close by. Toll house on North bank collected payments and this kept the bridge in use until bypassed in 1964. posted by: flipflopnick location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/28/2011 last visited: never |
 view galleryNE47.5 km |  Anchor - Catacol, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK
in Anchors A small, white anchor in Catacol on the Isle of Arran. Nearby is a line of houses built for the fishing village, and the Catacol Bay Hotel. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/31/2014 |
 view galleryNE47.6 km | Catacol Hotel Post Box - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Victorian Post Boxes A small ex-fishing village stands beside Catacol Bay and there is a hotel of the same name. Mounted within its roadside wall is this box. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/26/2008 last visited: 07/31/2014 |
 view galleryW48.9 km | White Park Bay - Northern Ireland, UK in National Trust U.K. White Park Bay has been in the care of the National Trust since 1938 and it remains one of the most natural coastline sites in Northern Ireland. posted by:  Noe1 location: United Kingdom date approved: 11/26/2014 last visited: never |
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