Arran Island

Arran is the 7th largest island in Scotland. It is about 432 km2 and located off the southwest coast. This island is nicknamed "Scotland in miniature" due to its variety and rich landscapes (rugged mountains in the north, green hills in the south, and lovely villages on the coast). Tourists frequent this island. To get there from Glasgow you have to take a train to Ardrossan, and once there is a regular line of a ferry (Caledonian MacBrayne). The journey takes about 55 minutes. Once you get of the ferry you are in the most important city, Brodick, which is famous for its castle, a majestic building built high from red sandstone facing the bay and surrounded by Victorian gardens.