view gallery SE24.1 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 gallery SE24.1 km | Sailor's Grave - Lochranza, Isle of Arran, UK in Out of Place Graves Along the raised shore on the north of the Isle of Arran lies this grave. As a suspected cholera victim he was refused burial in Lochranza churchyard. His resting place overlooks the Sound he no doubt sailed up. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/29/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
view gallery SE24.3 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 gallery SE24.8 km | Claonaig Ferry - Lochranza, Isle of Arran, Ayrshire, UK in Ferries and Ferry Landings Arran is a delightful island in the Firth of Clyde in SW Scotland. The main route is Ardrossan-Brodick, however, a useful small ferry runs from the north of the island across to the Kintyre peninsula. This makes for a great trip out to the west. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
view gallery SE24.9 km | Newton Point - Lochranza, Isle of Arran, UK in Orientation Tables Newton Point is an interesting site for geologists and part of the coastal walk around Arran. It forms the NE side of Lochranza and provides an excellent view across the sound. A viewpoint has been established. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/08/2008 last visited: 07/15/2012 |
view gallery SE25.1 km | Hutton's Unconformity - Lochranza, Isle of Arran, UK in Places of Geologic Significance One of the most famous places in the study of geology and the history of the earth. James Hutton found evidence here that helped him develop his revolutionary theories about the earth, and which led to the modern science of geology. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: 07/24/2012 |
view gallery SE25.3 km | Lochranza, Isle of Arran, UK in Nautical Flag Poles A nautical flag pole in a private garden next to the road through the village. The house overlooks the loch and the castle. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 03/25/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
view gallery SE25.6 km | Lochranza Castle - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Castles A 13th century hallhouse converted into a towerhouse in the 15th century, abandoned by the 19th century. It sits on a shingle spit projecting into the bay, forming a focal point for the village. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/24/2008 last visited: 07/29/2019 |
view gallery SE27.5 km | Mile 45 - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Milestones There are 55 milestones on the coast road around the island. This is number 45, just south of Lochranza in the north of the island. posted by: martlakes location: United Kingdom date approved: 04/07/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery SE32.2 km | Lagantuine - Isle of Arran, Ayrshire UK in Ghost Towns A deserted hamlet on the Isle of Arran. Its people were cleared off the land to make way for sheep in 1829. The inhabitants from here and other settlements in the north of the island were forced to leave for Canada. posted by: martlakes location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2008 last visited: never |
view gallery N35.7 km | Cairn, Kilmartin Valley, Argyll, Scotland in Cairns Nether Largie South Cairn in Kilmartin Valley in Argyll Scotland. posted by: wldangel location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 01/23/2012 last visited: never |
view gallery SE37 km | 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 gallery N37 km | Kilmartin Museum - Kilmartin, Scotland in History Museums Visit Scotland's "richest prehistoric landscape!" posted by: DnRseekers location: Northern Scotland, United Kingdom date approved: 09/01/2014 last visited: 05/08/2014 |
view gallery SE39.8 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 |
view gallery SE39.8 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 gallery SE39.8 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 gallery SE39.8 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 gallery E39.8 km | Cut Mark- Toward Castle, Toward. in U.K. and Ireland Trigpoints A cut bench mark on Toward Castle on the A815 in Toward. posted by: Dave_S+Net location: United Kingdom date approved: 10/09/2008 last visited: 07/30/2012 |
view gallery SE39.9 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 gallery SE39.9 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 gallery SE39.9 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 gallery SE41.2 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 gallery SE41.5 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 |
view gallery SE41.5 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 gallery NE42.8 km | WII-3 Strathlachlan in Castles The original structure was built then and later replaced by a 15th century keep. The chief of the MacLachlans was killed at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. At that time, the castle was ravaged by the Campbells. posted by: Wayfarer II location: United Kingdom date approved: 10/11/2005 last visited: 06/29/2009 |
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