Accommodation and Dining

Arran Accommodation       Click here for accommodation directory

When planning your visit to Arran, you’ll be glad to hear there is a wide selection of accommodation choices available to you. Whether you are travelling alone, as a couple, a family or with a group of travellers, there are lots of options to choose from – and make your trip to Arran as enjoyable as possible.

There are idyllic self-catering cottages where you and your family can enjoy a home-from-home right on the shore – and really live like islanders. Or, you could opt for a more traditional country house hotel or guesthouse – with a cooked Scottish breakfast to look forward to each morning and a cosy fire to curl up beside each night.

Maybe you like the idea of a refreshing stay at a funky spa resort with a range of relaxing therapies and treatments. And if you are travelling on a budget, or simply prefer the freedom of the great outdoors, there are several hostels and bunkhouses for backpackers, and campsites which cater for tents, caravans and campervans. On Arran, pretty much all tastes and budgets are catered for.

This section of the website will help you to find out more about the choices available for your visit to Arran. It’s also worth mentioning that Arran Hideaways offers a booking service to help you find just the right accommodation to suit your needs, with a range of self-catering and B&B options to choose from.

A Taste of Arran       Click here for dining directory

In recent years, Arran has built an international reputation as the ideal holiday destination for anyone with an appreciation of fine food. The diverse selection of natural ingredients, high-quality local produce and excellent eateries combine to make Arran a ‘foodie’s paradise’.

Scottish kings used to hunt wild game on the island and today venison, pheasant and grouse are still to be found on many menus. Local livestock goes to provide Scottish beef and lamb for the table – while salmon, cod, haddock, trout, oysters and lobster are used for seafood recipes. The mild climate means that soft fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, blackcurrants and tayberries can be grown on the island. And even the humble Arran potato is considered a delicacy. 

This diversity is reflected in the wide range of restaurants on the island – serving everything from modern gourmet cuisine to wholesome traditional Scottish dishes. 

Arran is also a great place to find out more about the processes behind the produce. On a weekend break, you could find yourself touring a whisky distillery, a brewery, sampling the local cheeses, trying some handmade chocolate, or indulging in some traditional dairy ice cream made using the rich milk from the island’s three dairy farms.  

Visit Arran and you can expect to find all kinds of sweet and savoury delights, inventive recipes and excellent eateries to make your trip a treat for the taste buds.

Find out more about arran food at Taste of Arran