Isle of Arran

[Brian and Jo]

Hi all ,just want to ask what is the Isle of Arran like at the end of October ,Is it worth visiting. Thanks.
Brian & Jo

 

[kelpie]

You've missed the boat , I mean ferry. It's middle of November now.
They call Arran "Scotland in miniature" as it has a mountain range , lowlands , etc..Not a huge amount to do unless you golf , fish , read , knit , but I still like it . I think there are three sites and various places to overnight. Never been over in the van , but ferry very reasonable due to Road Equivalent Tariff. On my to do list though.
Been a couple of weekends golfing , but in a hotel.
No midges at this time of year and fewer tourists.
You can get a ferry from the "back" of the island to Kintyre area which is worth a visit.
If you decide to go I hope you enjoy it .
John

 

[Ivory55]

Are you going over on one side and taking the ferry off the other side ? It’s one on our list to do.

 

[The Wino]

We went a couple of years ago but not at this time of year it was lovely went over from the coast below Glasgow a couple of nights on Arran and off the other side to the Campbeltown peninsula

 

[scotjimland]

like the rest of Scotland in winter .. dreich ie.. cold wet and windy

why do you think we moved south..

wait until late spring, early summer and it's well worth visiting.. my son used to live in Lochranza

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[WillH]

We were there for a couple of nights last month, lucky with the weather, no rain, cool and sunny. If you do go be aware that the road round the southern end of the island is a bit tight in places. Recommend the distillery cafe for coffee or a meal in Lochranza.