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Lochranza

Lochranza is a village on the Isle of Arran.

[edit] 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.

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

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

'Stone Men of Arran atThe 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.

Lochranza Hotel STB***Inn offers good value home cooked bar food and snacks, teas etc….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.

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 [1] 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.
Stags Pavilion, Lochranza Golf, ☎ 01770830600. Restaurant providing breakfast lunch and evening meals. Shop providing bread milk groceries. edit

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 [2] - 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.
The Catacol Bay Hotel also offers accommodation for £20-30 per night. All the rooms have a computer with free internet access.