'''Lochranza''' is a town on the Isle of Arran.

Get in

  • Ferry to the mainland, please see Isle of Arran - By Boat section for more details.
  • '''Stagecoach Western 324 bus route''', stops once every 3 hours or so in each direction.
  • Get around

    See

  • Deer comes down to the water most evenings
  • '''Ruined castle''' - Believed to be a 16th Century reconstruction of an earlier building.
  • Do

  • '''18 Hole Golf Course''' - at the Campsite. Generally open from 1st May until 31st September each year
  • Buy

  • 'Stone Men of Arran at''The Whins''' - Fantastic little shop placed on the side of the hill on the East coast of the Bay. Quite a long but interesting walk from the main part of the village, you are likely to meet sheep and maybe deer on the way. Open from 10am to 4pm daily.
  • Whisky from the Distilley - there is a shop which sells an extensive selection of it. Also sells soft drinks and ice cream.
  • Eat

  • '''Lochranza Hotel''' STB***Inn offers good value home cooked bar food and snacks, teas etc_c.Open daily throughout the year. Phone 01770 830223 for times.
  • '''The Catacol Bay Hotel''' - see below.
  • '''The Sandwich Station''' - offers excellent freshly made sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Outside the ferry terminal.
  • Drink

  • '''One Pub''' Lochranza Hotel, close to the pier; offering a selection of draught and bottled beers, wines etc.. with an extensive selection of Scottish Malt whisky. Open daily throughout the year. Phone 01770 830223 for times.
  • '''Whisky Distillery''' - Open March to October. Includes visitors centre, nice restaurant and shop
  • The '''Catacol Bay Hotel''' is nearby as well, offering beers, wines and an extensive selection of delicious full meals plus a buffet on Sunday. 1 mile away from the Ferry Terminal, on the Pirnmill road.
  • Sleep

  • '''Lochranza Hotel''' offers varied accommodation all ensuite STB ***Inn. Phone 01770 830223 for further details.
  • '''Youth Hostel''' - Scottish Youth Hostel Association. Spartan but friendly, with helpful managers and very good kitchen. Closed for Refurbishment.
  • '''Lochranza Camp Site''' [http://www.lochranzagolf.com] - near the Distillery. It also has a small shop selling limited goods and a '''tearoom''' which sells excellent home baking. Open from 1st April to 31st October.
  • Get out

    Getting the ferry to Claonaig and walking to Skipness makes a great day out.