Arran Information

On this page we summarise the Arran information you may need if you are visiting the island. Where can I get money ? how do I contact the emergency services ? is there a hospital on the island?

Information

Emergency Information

Hospital

Help is at hand

Located at Lamlash, Arran War Memorial Hospital has an A&E department and is well signed locally. Tel 01770 600777

Doctors

• The Medical Centre at Lamlash Tel: 01770 600516 /7
• Brodick Medical Centre Tel: 01770 302175
• Inglewood Medical Centre at Shiskine Tel: 01770 860247

Dentist

Both dentists are located in Brodick

• Mr B Jenkins on Manse Road Tel: 01770 303800
• Mr M Locatelli in the Douglas Centre. Tel :01770 302320

Optician

The only optician on the island is McAlisters at the Douglas Centre in Brodick. Tel: 01770 302878

Police

Crime on the island is very low, but if you do need to contact the Police for other than a 999 call then there is a station at Lamlash (not always manned) Tel: 01770 302573 /4

Tourist Information

Tourist Information Office

Located on the Pier at Brodick, the office has lots of Arran information, sells books and guides and for a small charge can also find you a bed.

Tel: 01770 303774 /6 or 0845 2255121

Arran Information

Banking

The Bank of Scotland and the Royal Bank of Scotland both have banks with cash machines on the main street in Brodick. They also run mobile banks around the island at various times.

There is also a cash machine located in the Co-Operative Supermarket at Brodick.

Postal Services

The latest time for post to leave the island is 3.45pm at Brodick, earlier on other parts of the island. In the event of adverse weather conditions it is possible that post may not leave the island on the day.

The main Post Office and Sorting Office is in Brodick and there are small Post Offices on other parts of the island, often in the village store. (In Lochranza it is in the Village Hall on Tuesday and Friday morning)

Telephones and Internet

All Arran phone numbers start with 01770

Mobile phone reception varies throughout the island and often within a village. Not surprisingly reception in the mountains is usually poor.

The best service providers are usually Vodafone, Orange and O2.

Mobile phone top-ups are easily available at Supermarkets, Post Offices etc.

Several cafes and hotels offer wi-fi connectivity. As in most places, it is expected that people will buy food or drink at these establishments. There are also terminals at Brodick Library and Arran Graphics on Brodick Pier. Charges vary.

Churches

There are a number of churches throughout the island. The most numerous are Church of Scotland where there are various service times on Sundays. There is also a Catholic Church which has a Sunday morning mass at 11am.

Full details can be obtained at the Tourist Information Office or in the Arran Banner

News

The Arran Banner is published every Friday and widely available throughout the island.