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Getting Here

The Isle of Arran is easier to reach than most people expect — and the journey is half the adventure.

The Island

Arran — closer than you think

The Isle of Arran lies 14 miles off the west coast of Scotland, warmed by the Gulf Stream and cradled from the full force of the Atlantic by the Mull of Kintyre. With mountains rising to almost 3,000 feet straight from the sea, Arran has long been called "Scotland in miniature".

The island is easily reached by car ferry — either via the short crossing from Kintyre into Lochranza to the north, or via the main ferries from Ardrossan and Troon Harbours on Scotland's Ayrshire coast into Brodick.

Ardrossan and Troon are just an hour or so's drive — or a direct train journey — from Glasgow. From the ferry terminal at Brodick, Woodside Cottage is approximately 20 minutes' drive north along the coast road.

The Arran ferry
Glen Sannox The drive to Woodside Cottage
Journey Options

How to get to Woodside

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By Car & Ferry

Drive to Ardrossan or Troon Harbour, Ayrshire (around 1 hour from Glasgow)

CalMac ferry to Brodick — approximately 1 hour from either port

From Brodick, take the A841 coast road north for approximately 20 minutes

We are located in the heart of Glen Sannox

Booking the ferry in advance is essential, especially during summer. Check the CalMac website to see which port is operating on your travel date.

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By Train & Ferry

Frequent ScotRail services run from Glasgow Central to both Ardrossan Harbour and Troon stations

From Ardrossan Harbour, the terminal is a short walk from the platform

From Troon, a dedicated shuttle bus usually connects the station to the ferry terminal

Once in Brodick, take a local taxi or the island bus (northbound) to Glen Sannox

A relaxing, car-free option. We recommend checking the CalMac website for which port is operating on your date.

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By Air

Glasgow International: approximately 1 hour by hire car or taxi to the ferry terminals

Glasgow Prestwick: direct train links to Ardrossan Harbour (~45 mins)

Both airports offer straightforward links to the Arran ferry departures

Useful Links

Book your journey

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CalMac FerriesBook the Ardrossan–Brodick, Troon–Brodick or Claonaig–Lochranza crossing
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National RailGlasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour or Troon — direct ScotRail services
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Google Maps DirectionsNavigate directly to Woodside Cottage, Glen Sannox, Isle of Arran
Location

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Woodside Cottage · Glen Sannox · Isle of Arran · Scotland