Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Glen Rosa Farm£
(
01770-302380;
www.arrancamping.co.uk
; sites per adult/child £4/2; )
In a lush
glen by a river, 2 miles from Brodick, this large place has plenty of nooks and crannies to
pitch a tent. It's remote camping, with cold water and toilets only. To get there from
Brodick head north, take String Rd, then turn right almost immediately on the road signed
to Glen Rosa. After 400m, you'll see a white house on the left, where you book in; the
campground is further down the road.
CAMPING
Eating & Drinking
BRASSERIE
The Brodick Bar££
(Alma Rd; mains £9-19)
Don't leave Brodick without dropping in here. The regularly
changing menu chalked up on a blackboard brings a modern French flair to this Arran
pub, with great presentation, efficient service and delicious flavour combinations. It's very
buzzy on weekend evenings.
SEAFOOD
Creelers
(
01770-302810;
www.creelers.co.uk
; mains £12-20; Wed-Sun Apr-Sep)
Creelers has
been threatening to close for years, but seems to keep on opening every season so you
might be lucky. Situated 1.5 miles north of Brodick, it's Arran's top choice for fresh sea-
food. It's rather no-frills inside, but the dishes - cured salmon, fish soup, fresh oysters,
daily fish special - are delicious. It's not licensed, so bring a bottle.
Eilean Mòr££
(
www.eileanmorarran.com
;
Shore Rd; mains £9-12; meals 10am-9.30pm; )
Upbeat
and modern, this likeable little cafe-bar does tasty meals through the day, with pizzas and
pastas featuring. It's not afraid to give them a Scottish twist - try the haggis ravioli.
CAFE
Arran on a Plate££
(
01770-303886;
www.arranonaplate.com
; Shore Rd; mains £9-15)
Unprepossessing
from the outside, this new restaurant makes up for it inside, with solicitous service, a
striking mural and great sunset views over the bay. Dishes focus on fresh seafood and are
attractively presented if a little short on quantity.
SCOTTISH
