Thursday, 10 December 2009

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.