What you see walking into Brodick from Glencloy

Newly resited Jimmy The Barber. Good old traditional haircuts

Bilslands, closest thing to a department store but do we need a department store?

Royal Bank of Scotland, should you need it

Another fatality. Used to be the Tigh-na-Mara guesthouse now split into 2 houses

The Chocolate Shop, some unique tastes in here

Homestyles, Arrans equivalent to B&Q

This used to be Stalkers Cafe, now, Eilean Mor Bar/Bistro

Brodick Bay at peace

Goatfell, you ave to climb it. Takes about 4.5 hours there and back on the slow gentle route

Wooleys the Islands Bakery

Inspirations, classy gift shop, nice stuff

Brodick Post Office, 'nuff said.

Brodick Hall and Library. Previously the site of Arrans permament cinema now hosts many events including sales, musicals, ceileidhs and previously the Chucky Show

This used to be the Heathfield Hotel, now appartments.

Ormidale Park site of the August Highland Games and many other community sports events

In Summer this decking provided a beautiful spot to have afternoon tea. Now it is redundant and possibly a bit dodgy.

Used to be the Good Food shop and Bistro, now it is second hand furniture and clothes but still provides a very useful service to the community. It is sited on Auchrannie Road which leads up to, believe it or not, the Auchrannie Country House Hotel.

Glenn House. Now a B&B run by a lovely couple

Build Your Own

Ever fancied having your own Cul-De-Sac named after you? Just build your own. Name withheld to protect the innocent. Actually find it it quite astonishing, why wouldn't you if you could?

Bliss

Leeds City Station, best in the country
In reverse order these are ost of the stations on The Settle - Carlisle Railway Line, a beautiful journey.

The Pendolino to London Euston in Glasgow Central. Neil and Alans connection to Carlisle.

One of our most regular trains. Notice the ears.

The Harbour Station is in the middle of The Clyde Marina. When it is windy the guide ropes rattle like something out of a horror film, it is the best atmosphere

Days Away

Ardrossan Harbour Railway 'Station'. Hint, when coming fro Glasgow Central sit right at the front of the train. 2 reasons. 1) you are closer to the boat when you get off and 2) the train sometimes splits at Ardrossan South Beach and it will save you having to get off and back on or going to Largs, which is nice but not if you want to come to Arran.
Please make use of this covered walkway. It cost enough!

When you come to Arran this is the start of your crossing. Get your tickets in here, this is actually Neil and Alan leaving Arran but who was to know.

Remember Neil and Alan were going away? Not too many photographic memories but here are the ones that we have. On the ferry departing Brodick.

Hello Everyone. Sorry being absent for a while. Got back from Yorkshire and had a bout of illness then catching up so lets see what offerings can be thrown your way.

Time Away

Tuesday is away days till Thursday. Neil is taking Alan (McLarens Head Chef) to Yorkshire (Neils Home) for a few days to give him a break before the festive season starts.

Pictures will follow on his return

Case de Inca

A couple of hours graft and Inca has had a makeover. Whereas normally she'd play hard ball before going to bed last night where there was no bed to go to it was the only thing she wanted to do. Anyhow she is chuffed.

The Golden Dragon

Hazel, Neil, Corrie and Jim went to The Golden Dragon in McLarens Hotel in Brodick and we have to say we were very impressed. We had ribs for starters and 4 different main courses and 2 desserts. Everything was very well presented and tasted gorgeous.

The atmosphere was quite electric and we were very well looked after.

No pictures for this one, didn't seem appropriate really, but the restaurant has been refurbished with new furniture, we'll be back to this one next week without a doubt.

Brodicks New Chinese

Arran has very few opportunities to partake of alternative quisine, some would say why would you want to as the local produce is excellent, but today (Friday 13th) The Golden Dragon, previously in Whiting Bay, opens its doors as part of McLarens Hotel in Brodick. We will let you know how things go after our visit tonight.

Brodick Walkway

This is a new million pound walkway from the pier to, wherever. It unfortunately is another erosion of the natural aspect of Brodick front

Thursday

Not a very exciting day. Been in front of the screen, AGAIN, was going to attach a boring photo of the dining room table strewn with papers but the camera was flat, probably not so bad for anyone reading this.

Anyhow, Thursday night is Arrans pool night. Macs Bar is at home playing The Drift Inn from Lamlash so we'll see if there is anything worth posting later on.

Weather wise it is freezing cold rain at the moment. Love this sort of weather when their is available a warm fire in a cosy room with a hot toddy. It is a shame that we are not on the front and able to watch folk walking past.

Eddie and Marie

Eddie and Marie (behind) expect a certain standard when eating their Go-Cat.

Lunchtime on The Lawn

The Chucks are ours, the cat is a visitor but we look after him just like a guest.

Autumn/Winter @ Glencloy

It is that time of year when the trees change colour and discard their summer plumage. You should see Arran late in the year as well as in summer, it's beautiful.

Tanker

One of the many large ships that anchor in Brodick Bay. Tried to get a decent night time photo because they look like floting Christmas Trees