Brodick
Encyclopedia
Brodick is the main town on the Isle of Arran
, in the Firth of Clyde
, Scotland
. It is set on the eastern coast of the island, roughly in the central section. It sits in Brodick Bay below Goat Fell
, the tallest mountain on Arran. The name is derived from Norse roots meaning "Broad Bay".
Features include the main bay with Goatfell and surrounding hills, with the harbour which receives the main connecting ferry with the mainland via Ardrossan
, and Brodick Castle
, a former residence of the Dukes of Hamilton
.
terminus (a second, smaller ferry runs from Lochranza
) which connects Brodick to Ardrossan
and then the national rail network. The ferries are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne
. The MV Caledonian Isles
plies this route. The journey generally takes less than 1 hour. The route is one of the busiest crossings on the CalMac network, where dolphins and basking sharks can often be spotted en route.
, guest houses and outdoor activities. As well as several of the island's busiest hotels, it has both Chinese
& Italian
restaurants.
To tempt the tourist and in addition to mountain-walking of the highest quality, the village offers:
Brodick Castle
is a castle situated outside the port of Brodick. It was previously a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton
, but is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland
.
Isle of Arran
Arran or the Isle of Arran is the largest island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland, and with an area of is the seventh largest Scottish island. It is in the unitary council area of North Ayrshire and the 2001 census had a resident population of 5,058...
, in the Firth of Clyde
Firth of Clyde
The Firth of Clyde forms a large area of coastal water, sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean by the Kintyre peninsula which encloses the outer firth in Argyll and Ayrshire, Scotland. The Kilbrannan Sound is a large arm of the Firth of Clyde, separating the Kintyre Peninsula from the Isle of Arran.At...
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. It is set on the eastern coast of the island, roughly in the central section. It sits in Brodick Bay below Goat Fell
Goat Fell
Goat Fell is the highest point on the Isle of Arran. At 874 metres , it is one of four Corbetts on the island...
, the tallest mountain on Arran. The name is derived from Norse roots meaning "Broad Bay".
Features include the main bay with Goatfell and surrounding hills, with the harbour which receives the main connecting ferry with the mainland via Ardrossan
Ardrossan
Ardrossan is a town on the North Ayrshire coast in south-western Scotland. The name "Ardrossan" describes its physical position — 'ard' from the Gaelic àird meaning headland, 'ros' a promontory and the diminutive suffix '-an' - headland of the little promontory...
, and Brodick Castle
Brodick Castle
Brodick Castle is a castle situated outside the port of Brodick on the Isle of Arran, an island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It was previously a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, but is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.-Early and High Mediæval:...
, a former residence of the Dukes of Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton is a title in the Peerage of Scotland, created in 1643. It is the senior dukedom in that Peerage , and as such its holder is the Premier Peer of Scotland, as well as being head of both the House of Hamilton and the House of Douglas...
.
Transport
It has the island's main ferryFerry
A ferry is a form of transportation, usually a boat, but sometimes a ship, used to carry primarily passengers, and sometimes vehicles and cargo as well, across a body of water. Most ferries operate on regular, frequent, return services...
terminus (a second, smaller ferry runs from Lochranza
Lochranza
Lochranza is a village located on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. The population, somewhat in decline, is around 200 people....
) which connects Brodick to Ardrossan
Ardrossan
Ardrossan is a town on the North Ayrshire coast in south-western Scotland. The name "Ardrossan" describes its physical position — 'ard' from the Gaelic àird meaning headland, 'ros' a promontory and the diminutive suffix '-an' - headland of the little promontory...
and then the national rail network. The ferries are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne
Caledonian MacBrayne
Caledonian MacBrayne is the major operator of passenger and vehicle ferries, and ferry services, between the mainland of Scotland and 22 of the major islands on Scotland's west coast...
. The MV Caledonian Isles
MV Caledonian Isles
MV Caledonian Isles is one of the largest ships owned by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited. Caledonian MacBrayne operates ferries in the Hebridean and Clyde Islands of Scotland. MV Caledonian Isles serves the Isle of Arran on the Ardrossan to Brodick route...
plies this route. The journey generally takes less than 1 hour. The route is one of the busiest crossings on the CalMac network, where dolphins and basking sharks can often be spotted en route.
Village
Brodick is a popular holiday destination and tourism provides much of the village's economic base. There are many family-owned and independent businesses, such as shops, bed and breakfast establishmentsBed and breakfast
A bed and breakfast is a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast, but usually does not offer other meals. Since the 1980s, the meaning of the term has also extended to include accommodations that are also known as "self-catering" establishments...
, guest houses and outdoor activities. As well as several of the island's busiest hotels, it has both Chinese
Chinese cuisine
Chinese cuisine is any of several styles originating in the regions of China, some of which have become highly popular in other parts of the world – from Asia to the Americas, Australia, Western Europe and Southern Africa...
& Italian
Italian cuisine
Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots as far back as the 4th century BCE. Italian cuisine in itself takes heavy influences, including Etruscan, ancient Greek, ancient Roman, Byzantine, Jewish and Arab cuisines...
restaurants.
To tempt the tourist and in addition to mountain-walking of the highest quality, the village offers:
- Arran Brewery, situated in CladachCladachNote: Cladach is a general Scottish Gaelic word for "beach" or "shore" and occurs in many Scottish placenamesCladach is a tiny settlement on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. In the vicinity of the island's main village, Brodick, Cladach is the site of the Cladach Sawmill and in more recent times, the...
. It produces Arran Blonde beer, alongside other premium ales which are sold throughout the UK. - Arran Aromatics. It produces a range of toiletries on site which are sold throughout the UKhttp://www.arranaromatics.com/
- Auchrannie Resort. 2 hotels, 3 restaurants and 2 lesiure complex, one of biggest employers on islandhttp://www.auchrannie.co.uk/
- Creelers, adjacent to Arran Aromatics. A seafood restaurant with locations in Arran and EdinburghEdinburghEdinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
http://www.creelers.co.uk/ - A Pitch and puttPitch and puttPitch and putt is an amateur sport, similar to golf. The maximum hole length for international competitions is with a maximum total course length of . Players may only use three clubs; one of which must be a putter...
course. One of 7 Golf Courses on the island, Brodick Golf course is an 18 hole links course, that is a short 15 walk from the ferry through the main part of the village - The Auchrannie sports and leisure complex
Brodick Castle
Brodick Castle
Brodick Castle is a castle situated outside the port of Brodick on the Isle of Arran, an island in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It was previously a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, but is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.-Early and High Mediæval:...
is a castle situated outside the port of Brodick. It was previously a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton
Duke of Hamilton is a title in the Peerage of Scotland, created in 1643. It is the senior dukedom in that Peerage , and as such its holder is the Premier Peer of Scotland, as well as being head of both the House of Hamilton and the House of Douglas...
, but is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland
National Trust for Scotland
The National Trust for Scotland for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty, commonly known as the National Trust for Scotland describes itself as the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to...
.