Brodick Castle Isle of Arran This red sandstone castle nestles in dark trees at the foot of Goatfell mountain 1.5 miles out of Brodick, the capital of Arran off the west coast of Scotland. The name Brodick comes from the Norse words, meaning 'broad bay'. Arran means 'peaked island' in Gaelic. Those without transport can either take the north circular bus from Brodick which runs past the entrance ...

Lochranza Castle Isle of Arran Photo reproduced by kind permission of Skip Nolan Lochranza Castle is located about 15 miles north of Brodick, the capital of the Isle of Arran. Once a hunting lodge of the Scottish Kings, this 14th century castle is now in ruins, but is nonetheless picturesque. This village on the northern tip of Arran is overlooked on several sides by hills where you may see deer.