Come and enjoy Arran, admired for providing the perfect backdrop to the Firth of Clyde and offering warm hospitality and a benign climate to its visitors.

From Lochranza in the North, to the peak of Goat Fell (with stunning views to Ben Lomond, Jura, and south to Galloway), to Kildonan and Kilmory in the south (with outlines of Northern Ireland in the haze), and Blackwaterfoot in the west, this magical island offers a variety of activities to suit a range of visitors.

From the early 1900s and the advent of steamers, the island has catered for visitors; now its serenity offers a chance to escape from the rat race and enjoy life at a pace which suits you.

Remember that in Gaelic, there isn't a word that conveys the urgency of mañana!

However, the island offers a range of outdoor activities - seven golf courses, fishing, tennis, hill walking, mountaineering, pony-trekking, exploration of castles, caves and safe, sandy beaches and pools for kids of all ages, as well as paragliding for the more adventurous.

There are also gentler pursuits: a stroll at Kings Cross with its fine views to the Holy Isle, a visit to Kildonan shore to watch the seals or the forest walk at Glenashdale to admire the Falls which drop over a hundred feet into the valley. Or, visit the wonderful gardens at Brodick Castle.

If it’s wet, ignore the showers and visit the magnificent Brodick Castle or Arran Heritage Museum, to see how life used to be on this fascinating island.

Other interests such as geology, archaeology, genealogy, bird watching, music and drama can be enjoyed whilst for many, Arran's restaurants, distillery and brewery offer their own solace.

So come and revive your senses in this well kept secret isle which is rightly known as

"Scotland in miniature"