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| − | '''Brodick''' | + | '''Brodick''' is the main settlement on the [[Isle of Arran]], in the [[Firth of Clyde]], [[Scotland]]. It is halfway along the east coast of the island, in Brodick Bay below [[Goat Fell]], the tallest mountain on Arran. The name is derived from Old Norse language meaning "Broad Bay". |
| − | The harbour receives the main ferry between Arran and the mainland via [[Ardrossan]]. [[Brodick Castle]] is a former residence of the | + | The harbour receives the main ferry between Arran and the mainland via [[Ardrossan]]. [[Brodick Castle]] is a former residence of the Dukes of Hamilton. |
== Transport == | == Transport == | ||
| − | Brodick has the Isle of Arran's main | + | Brodick has the Isle of Arran's main ferry terminus which connects Brodick to [[Ardrossan]] on the mainland and thence the national rail network. The ferries are operated by [[Caledonian MacBrayne]]. MV Caledonian Isles plies this route. The crossing generally takes less than 1 hour. The route is one of the busiest crossings on the CalMac network, and dolphins and basking sharks can often be spotted en route. A second, smaller ferry sails from [[Lochranza]] to [[Claonaig]] on the Kintyre peninsula. |
== Village == | == Village == | ||
| − | Brodick is a popular holiday destination and a base for hill-walking. Tourism provides much of the village's economic base. There are many family-owned and independent businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, shops, | + | Brodick is a popular holiday destination and a base for hill-walking. Tourism provides much of the village's economic base. There are many family-owned and independent businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, shops, Bed and Breakfast, guest houses and outdoor activities. There are a brewery, a sports and leisure complex and an 18 hole golf course. |
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[[Brodick Castle]] was previously a seat of the [[Duke of Hamilton|Dukes of Hamilton]], but is now owned by the [[National Trust for Scotland]]. | [[Brodick Castle]] was previously a seat of the [[Duke of Hamilton|Dukes of Hamilton]], but is now owned by the [[National Trust for Scotland]]. | ||
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This article is about a Town in North Ayrshire
Brodick is the main settlement on the Isle of Arran, in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It is halfway along the east coast of the island, in Brodick Bay below Goat Fell, the tallest mountain on Arran. The name is derived from Old Norse language meaning "Broad Bay".
The harbour receives the main ferry between Arran and the mainland via Ardrossan. Brodick Castle is a former residence of the Dukes of Hamilton.
Transport
Brodick has the Isle of Arran's main ferry terminus which connects Brodick to Ardrossan on the mainland and thence the national rail network. The ferries are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne. MV Caledonian Isles plies this route. The crossing generally takes less than 1 hour. The route is one of the busiest crossings on the CalMac network, and dolphins and basking sharks can often be spotted en route. A second, smaller ferry sails from Lochranza to Claonaig on the Kintyre peninsula.
Village
Brodick is a popular holiday destination and a base for hill-walking. Tourism provides much of the village's economic base. There are many family-owned and independent businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, shops, Bed and Breakfast, guest houses and outdoor activities. There are a brewery, a sports and leisure complex and an 18 hole golf course.
Brodick from Cladach Beach
Brodick Castle
Brodick Castle was previously a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, but is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
