http://www.arranhostel.com/Youth-Hostel-blog.html News of any recent changes, new pages and news for the ArranHostel.com website en-us Isle of Arran Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:07:29 GMT Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:07:29 GMT arranhostel.com http://www.arranhostel.com/otter-at-kings-cave-beach.html Spent 5 days in Arran on a geography field trip with over 30 young people from Turton High School where I work. On 20/7/11 we went to Kings Cave. Around Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:07:24 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/otters-at-blackwaterfoot.html I come over often as i can from just over the water in Largs, hubby and me can even use our pensioner bus passes. My first sighting of otters was on the Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:47:30 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran-asia.html Love this wee shop. It really is the most unique place for retail on the Isle of Arran. Even just go in to have the experience...it's so chilled, colourful Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:44:10 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/lochranza_accommodation.html Lochranza Accommodation - Details of places to stay in Lochranza on the Isle of Arran. From hotels to hostels Mon, 06 Dec 2010 19:29:36 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/wild_camping.html Wild Camping on Arran - What you are alowed to do and the code of conduct Sat, 04 Dec 2010 14:18:49 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/lochranza_ferry.html Timetable, information and costs for the Lochranza ferry, Isle of Arran which goes to Claonaig o Tarbert Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:18:57 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/brodick_ferry_summer.html Ardrossan to Brodick ferry on the Isle of Arran. Winter timetable, information and costs Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:18:54 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/campsites_on_arran.html Campsites on Arran - Details of the various camping and caravan parks on the Isle of Arran Fri, 26 Nov 2010 20:08:43 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/hostels_on_arran.html Hostels on Arran - There are a number of hostels and bunkhouses on the island for you to choose from Thu, 25 Nov 2010 14:34:38 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/glenashdale_falls.html The 5 mile walk to Glenashdale Falls and the Giant's Graves from Whiting Bay on the Isle of Arran Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:42:59 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran_golf.html There are 7 Arran golf courses for you to enjoy. With 9 and 18 holes and even a 12 hole course there are so many challenges all in stunning scenery Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:57:19 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/brodick_ferry_winter.html Ardrossan to Brodick ferry on the Isle of Arran. Summer timetable, information and costs Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:26:09 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/brodick_ferry_high_summer.html Ardrossan to Brodick ferry on the Isle of Arran. High Summer timetable for July and August, information and costs Sun, 01 Aug 2010 08:19:55 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/brodick_ferry.html Ardrossan to Brodick ferry on the Isle of Arran. Timetables, information and costs Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:13:37 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/index.html The 'String Road' across the middle of the island finally reopened today after 2 months of closure. For the next week there will still be traffic lights in place on sections of the road whilst the work on the verges is completed. Cyclists will be particularly happy as they can now do half loops of the island again. Steve Thu, 01 Jul 2010 08:46:33 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/coire_fhion_lochan.html The 7 mile walk to Coire Fhion Lochan on the Isle of Arran is a popular walk to a mountain Lochain and its surrounding hills Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:45:39 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/a-week-of-dreams-come-true.html We run a busy cafe in Bakewell, Derbyshire - about as far away from the sea as you can get! Sue & I both LOVE the sea, and have a particular affinity Fri, 28 May 2010 19:28:23 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/lochranza.html Page updated with new information on the Caravan Park, Stags Pavilion Restaurant and bike hire at the Sandwich Station Sun, 23 May 2010 11:11:40 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/holy_isle_ferry.html The Holy Isle ferry takes guests and visitors to Holy Isle off the coast of the Isle of Arran. It runs from May to September and by prior arrangement in the Winter Thu, 06 May 2010 19:45:13 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/holy_isle.html Holy Isle is located off the coast of the Isle of Arran and is run as a Buddhist community. As well as a number of courses, day visitors are welcome to visit the island. Thu, 06 May 2010 19:41:28 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/cycling_on_arran.html Updated with information on the closure of the String Road and details of cycle hire and repair shops Thu, 06 May 2010 10:25:57 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/goatfell.html Goatfell is the highest mountain on the Isle of Arran at 874 metres (2867 feet) and is easily the most popular climb for visitors Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:44:15 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/brodick_castle.html Brodick Castle is located on the edge of Brodick and is one of the most popular attractions on the island. Run by the National Trust for Scotland it is a wonderful visit for all ages Sat, 10 Apr 2010 18:44:08 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran_villages.html Information on the Isle of Arran villages and towns. Where to visit, what to do and where to stay, we give you the low down Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:46:12 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/lively-day-out-on-the-dead-bird-survey.html Today (28th February) I went to Cleats Shore to carry out the the national Beached Bird Survey for this stretch of shoreline. It turned into one of the Mon, 05 Apr 2010 21:52:19 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran_distillery.html The Arran distillery in Lochranza on the Isle of Arran is the newest in Scotland and produces some wonderful whisky. We give you lots of information to help you plan your visit Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:29:09 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran_holidays.html Why not tell us about your Arran holidays. You can submit a story to our site to share with everyone else Wed, 31 Mar 2010 23:16:55 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran_weather.html Arran weather forecast and information on what to expect if you are planning to visit the Isle of Arran Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:30:40 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/about_this_site.html ArranHostel.com information about this site. How it came in to being and how it was built using Site Build It! Sat, 27 Mar 2010 22:02:46 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran_attractions.html An overview of the Arran attractions for you to enjoy. From natural sites such as Goatfell and Glenashdale Falls to the Arran Distillery and Brodick Castle Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:20:18 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/getting_around_arran.html Our Getting Around section has now been updated to show the Summer timetables for the 322, 323 and 324 buses. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 11:59:59 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran_bus_323.html Arran Bus 323 goes from Brodick to Lamlash, Whiting Bay then on to Blackwaterfoot. It is timed to coincide with the Ardrossan to Brodick ferry Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:10:12 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran_bus_324.html The arran bus 324 goes from Brodick to Lochranza then on to Blackwaterfoot. It is timed to coincide with the Ardrossan to Brodick ferry Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:59:54 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran_bus_322.html The Arran Bus 322 goes from Brodick to Blackwaterfoot via The String. It is timed to coincide with the Ardrossan to Brodick ferry Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:59:53 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/getting_around_arran.html Information and advice to help you with getting around Arran. This includes buses, cycling, maps and the road network on Arran Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:59:51 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/outdoor_activities.html For exciting outdoor activities, the Isle of Arran makes a great destination. With everything from paragliding to quad biking there is something for everyone who wants to try something different. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 23:21:28 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/wildlife_on_arran.html The wildlife on Arran is very exciting. with red deer, otters, seals, red squirrels and great bird watching. Bring along your binoculars and camera and enjoy the spectacle Sun, 21 Mar 2010 15:55:26 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/wildlife-watching-on-the-coastal-way.html It's early March on Arran. The sky is blue, the hills crisp and white. The 9.54 bus from Lochranza takes me over the Boguillie. Snow is piled up at Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:08:10 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/isle_of_arran.html The Isle of Arran on the West coast of Scotland is a beautiful place for a holiday or short break. Find out all about the island Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:50:53 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/lochranza_bird_list.html The Lochranza bird list. Details of all the birds seen by staff at the Youth Hostel in 2010 Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:45:58 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/arran_events.html Details of Isle of Arran events including the Wildlife Festival and the Folk Festival. This page will be updated as events are announced Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:06:55 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/machrie_moor_walk.html The Machrie Moor walk on the Isle of Arran is a 3 mile there and back walk starting near Blackwaterfoot. The six sets of stone circles date from neolithic times and are a must see Sat, 27 Feb 2010 18:00:56 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/visiting_scotland.html Advice and tips to help people visiting Scotland from overseas. From insurance to the drinking water, we help make your trip easier Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:50:30 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/cycling_on_arran.html Cycling on Arran is very popular. We give you information on cycling on the road and on the tracks. We are also popular with cyclists riding from Lands End to John O'Groats Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:06:16 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/laggan_cottage_walk.html The 8 mile Laggan Cottage walk from Lochranza Youth Hostel passes the Cock of Arran and is probably the best low level walk on the island Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:59:58 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/fairy_dell_walk.html The 4 mile Fairy Dell walk starting from Lochranza is a great low level walk suitable for families. With lots of wildlife to see you are sure to enjoy it Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:55:02 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/walking_on_arran.html There is a great range of walking on Arran. From short low level family walks to serious climbs needing ropes there is something for everyone. Fior many the ascent of the 874 metre Goatfell is the challenge they come for. We give you routes and information to help you plan your trip Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:49:40 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/travel_links.html Devoted to travel links in the UK and around the world, written with passion and knowledge. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:02:39 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/lochranza.html Lochranza is located in the north of The Isle of Arran in Scotland and makes a great location for any visitors to the island Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:07:19 GMT http://www.arranhostel.com/contact_us.html If you want to contact us at ArranHostel.comk.com this is where you need to be. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:34:31 GMT