Routes to Arran
By sea
Arran is one of the most accessible of the Scottish islands, with ferry services from Ardrossan and Troon on the Scottish West coast, which are both just an hour from Glasgow. The crossing to Brodick from Ardrossan takes 55 minutes and from Troon takes 1hr 15minutes. Check-in is 30 minutes before sailing and it is recommended that you book your crossing in advance as the ferry is often full, particularly in high season.
During the Summer you can also sail from Claonaig near Skipness on the east coast of Kintyre, to Lochranza in the north of the Island and the non-bookable crossing takes only 30 minutes.
For the latest ferry timetables and bookings to and from Arran, please consult Caledonian MacBraynes website or call the Cal Mac booking line: 0800 066 500
By air
From Glasgow airport a shuttle bus service links to Paisley Gilmour Street. From here direct trains can be caught to Troon or Ardrossan. The Ardrossan train links directly to the ferry port. The walk from Troon station is longer so a shuttle bus service is available to Troon harbour
By train
There is a direct train service to Ardrossan Harbour from Glasgow Central station, which connects with the ferry.
Getting to Corrie
Corrie is a 12 minute drive from the ferry terminal at Brodick, or is on the main bus routes around the island.
Full directions will be sent when you book.
Parking
Rockview Cottage is at the northern end of the village and is accessible by foot only. The cottage is located in the Corrie conservation area, close to the sea with a cluster of other historic cottages, so very few properties have dedicated parking. Visitors park by the coast and walk up the footpath: this is part of the charm of the cottage as it takes just moments and means that Rockview is tucked away off the main road. If you are concerned about the timing and terrain here is a video of the walk up:
Please do contact us if you would like to make a booking or would like any more information.