Season: spring
Lamlash Bay sits on the east side of Arran. There is a wonderful view from the pier across to the Holy Isle, a place of great spiritual resonance since the time of the hermit, St Molaise in the 6th Century. The harbour was historically more significant than Brodick Bay, for example sheltering King Hakon IV of Norway’s boats before their defeat at The Battle of Largs in 1263. This effectively ended the Viking threat to Scotland. Nowadays it is an affluent yachting harbour and a popular visitor and tourist destination. Day trips are available to The Holy Isle, which is three kilometres long and rises to over a thousand feet at Mullach Mor. From a conservation point of view, the northern section of the bay is designated as a “No Take Zone” to protect marine life and fish stocks.
What the beach means to Keith and Julie. Here is Colin from Arran Castaways, below:
A sunny day at Lamlash Bay.
