Isle of Arran Hopper

Hop over to to the picturesque, relaxed and laid back Isle of Arran to discover what makes the locals tick, amazing food and drink and get sight of some of the islands’ wildlife. Often described as “Scotland in Miniature”, the island is divided into Highland and Lowland areas. The majestic Goatfell towers over the island like a giant! The island has also been described as “a geologists paradise” due to the fact that the island lies on the “Highland Boundary Fault” which effectively almost splits Scotland in half.

This tour is designed as a quick 2-day introduction to the island and its people. You may want to spend more time there and a bespoke tour can be made up to allow you to do this.

Price includes:

• Vehicle and Driver/ Guide
• Entry to Isle of Arran Distillery Tour
• Return Ferry crossing
• 2-hour wildlife and geology boat trip to Holy Isle and Pladda

Price does not include:

• Lunches and Evening meals. This is left to the discretion of guests but good options can be suggested.
• Accommodation. Package for accommodation can be recommended, standard, premium or luxury level.

Day 1

• Available for an early meet in Edinburgh or Glasgow
• Travel in our luxury minibus to the coastal town of Ardrossan to board the ferry for short trip to the Isle of Arran.
• On arrival make our way north to Lochranza to visit the Isle of Arran Distillery.
• Make our way around the island with stop-offs at Lochranza Castle and lunch at The Sandwich Station for amazing sandwiches and soups.
• we will discover the mysterious Lochrie Standing Stones before making our way to our accommodation to check in.
• Evening entertainment is at the discretion of guests but island “hot-spots” can be suggested!

Day 2

• After a hearty breakfast, we will check out accommodation and make our way to the village of Lamlash to board the “Ocean Breeze” for a 2-hour adventure around Holy Island and Pladda. This boat trip has guidance from the skipper.
• After some fresh air on the high seas, we make our way to the tiny Arran Brewery to do a tasting or two of the local ales. We also visit the Arran Cheese factory and shop and the famous “Arran Aromatics” which is full of great gift ideas.
• Lunch and relaxed walk around Brodick.
• We end our day with a relaxing ferry journey back to Ardrossan and return to pick up point.

Accommodation Types 

– Standard – Basic level accommodation costed in any tour priced including accommodation.

– Premium – Higher grade likely to include breakfast or standard level accommodation in an area where general costs of accommodation are higher due to seasonality.

– Luxury – Superior high level accommodation likely to be graded 5* by the Scottish Tourist Board and likely to include dinner in the package. Availability for this can be limited in some areas.

PLEASE NOTE: WHERE AN ADJUSTMENT TO COST OF ACCOMMODATION HAS TO BE MADE, UP OR DOWN, AN ADJUSTMENT INVOICE OR CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED ONCE ACCOMMODATION IS FINALISED.