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On a beach…welcome to manonabeach.com, where I’ll regularly add video of my beach visits, so you can enjoy a flavour of the beach, even when you’re not there.

Brodick Bay

Season: autumn

You’ll notice the long sandy beach at Brodick Bay, which runs to the north of the town, as you arrive on Arran by ferry from Ardrossan, which is the usual route to the island. Although the beach itself is wonderful for a walk, there are many attractions nearby, such as Brodick Castle, dating from the 13th Century and Brodick Country Park. There’s also a brewery visitor centre, a pottery and fine shops in the town. The Isle of Arran Heritage Museum is by Glenrosa Water, which itself flows onto the beach.

What the beach means to Paul.

Bright sunshine on Arran.

Ardfern

Season: autumn

Ardfern is a yachting haven at the foot of the Craignish peninsula, facing Loch Craignish. An influx of well-heeled visitors in the summer enables the indigenous population of four hundred to support a village store, a cafe and a school, as well as galleries and eateries for the tourists and leisure sailors. Nowadays the yachting centre is a hive of activity, with many boat owners using Ardfern as a base to explore the beautiful West Coast of Scotland.

With Guy at Ardfern Yacht Centre.

A shelter from the storm.

Dunoon West Bay

Season: autumn

Dunoon sits on the western side of the Firth of Clyde, with the Holy Loch to the north and Innellan to the south. West Bay beach is located to the south of the harbour and town, although there are still some houses as a backdrop. It’s a shingle beach, from which there is safe swimming in clean bathing water. There are many scenic walks to enjoy on the Cowal Peninsula and you feel well away from the action here. For the sightseer there’s an historic castle, town and pier.

John’s perspective on Dunoon.

What the beach means to Catherine.

A bright day at Dunoon.