ISLE OF ARRAN

 

Sunset over a moody looking Isle of Arran.

Kildonan Castle

 Kildonan Castle stands in the small village of Kildonan on the southern coast of the Isle of Arran in Scotland. The castle's name is derived from the name of a former resident, Saint Donan, who is said to be buried on the island.

It was built in the 13th century by the MacDonalds, the Lords of the Isles. The castle stands on the cliffs, overlooking the island of Pladda and the entrance to the Firth of Clyde. It was built to defend against enemies attacking through the Firth.

It was used as a hunting lodge by the Kings of Scotland, including Robert III, when the island belonged to the crown. The castle became the property of the Earls of Arran in 1544.

Information courtesy of Wikipedia.

Brodick Castle

 Brodick castle is a National Trust property on the isle of Arran, the present castle dates back to 1844.

A bus from the ferry terminal stops at the castle, the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the castle is an A listed building.

Isle of Arran

 Sailing past the Isle of Arran with the Goat Fell and the purple heather about to bloom.

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Winter scenes of the Isle of Arran.

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Sunset over the Isle of Arran from Ardrossan.

Cloch Lighthouse

Cloch Lighthouse with the Isle of Arran in the background.

Isle of Arran

Caledonian Isles

Caledonian Isles arriving at Ardrossan during storm Barbara.

Fairlie Moor

Views from Fairlie Moor,looking toward the Isle of Arran Isle of Cumbrae and Little Isle of Cumbrae.