The String (A841), as the locals call it, follows the coast right round the island. Situated on the east coast overlooking a bay of the same name lies Brodick (pop. 860), the island's main port with a jetty for ferries and the starting point for the island tour.
The castle was built in the 13th C but has undergone alterations over the years, including the most recent changes in the mid 1800s. On display are paintings and period furniture.
Goatfell (2,866ft/874m) is the highest peak on Arran and can be reached from Brodick. On a clear day the summit affords a clear view of the Clyde estuary and beyond. Allow about five hours for this excursion. The return journey can be interrupted at Corrie.
An exhibition on the history of Arran is held at the Arran Heritage Museum (Rosaburn) between May and September. Also on display here is a "smiddy", a cottage built in "turn-of-the-century" style.
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Brodick Castle Gardens and Country Park
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Brodick, Isle of Arran
