Lamlash / Isle of Arran

The image below is of the Lamlash Golf Club, on the north side of Lamlash, about 3 miles south of the main ferry port of Brodick. The Holy Isle can be seen in the background. This is the first view you get of Lamlash when traveling down from Brodick. Brodick to Lamlash Map

lamlashgolfclub.com . Tel: 01770 600 196.

The image below is looking north along Lamlash front towards the pier. The Lamlash Memorial is to left in the image, and the two hotels look over the front. The hotels are popular for drinks, tea, coffee and meals.

The image below is of the The Lamlash Highland Clearance Memorial, giving information on Arran people that were forced to emigrate in the years between 1829 and 1840.

On the 25th April 1829, 86 locals departed Lamlash on the 196 ton brig Caledonia, as the Rev A Mackay preached from a Mound by the pier. These were the first locals of Arran to move to Canada and America.

The Caledonia arrived at Quebec City on the 25th June 1829.

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The image below is of the booking office at Lamlash Pier for the trips to the Holy Isle, as can be seen across the bay.

The small red boat is one of two that run back and forth throughout the day when the weather is suitable in summer. The last ferry back is about 17.00. For more information, Tel: 07904 846 765.

You can also book tours around the Holy Isle, to Brodick Bay and other Islands from the Ferry Website.

Holy Isle Photo Tour . Ferry Website

The image below is of Lamlash Pier, a popular spot for boating and diving / swimming. There are two Kayaking companies that provide trips from here to the Holy Isle.

Arran Outdoor . Otters Tail

The image below is from the top of the Holy Isle looking down on the Ocean Breeze RiB that used to gives exhilarating tours from Lamlash to around the Holy Isle. This service has now closed.

The images below are of the two hotels overlooking Lamlash Bay.