brodick

Brodick ( BROD-ik, Scottish Gaelic: Tràigh a' Chaisteil ("Castle Beach") or Breadhaig) is the main village on the Isle of Arran, in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It is halfway along the east coast of the island, in Brodick Bay below Goat Fell, the tallest mountain on Arran. The name is derived from the Norse "breda-vick" meaning "Broad Bay".
The harbour receives its main ferry services between Arran and the mainland via Ardrossan and Troon. Brodick Castle is a former residence of the Dukes of Hamilton.
Brodick is one of the largest villages on the island and is seen as the main hub due to the ferry terminal which connects the island to the mainland. It is host to many homes, hotels and shops, the health centre, nursing home, heritage museum, tourist information centre, Brodick Castle, public beach, park and an 18-hole golf course.

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  1. Rolfe

    Caliban and Hilda's excellent Arran adventure

    Thèid sinn dhan Eilean Arainn madainn a-màireach Oops sorry. We are going to Arran tomorrow, and to save cluttering up Archev's thread, I'll document the proceedings here. Return tickets booked on the Caledonian Isles (never heard of it), from Ardrossan to Brodick, sailing out on Tuesday 28th...
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