Description
The northern half of the Isle of Arran is rugged, mountainous, remote country and is the most southerly site in the UK for breeding Куріпка тундрова. The south has gentler moorland, extensive conifer plantations and much of the island’s farmland. Much of the coast is raised beach with a shoreline of rock or shingle, and steep escarpments. On the Isle of Arran 250 bird species have been seen. Best coastal birding spots for autumn migrants and winter wildfowl are Lochranza, Lamlash and Sliddery. Many raptors in the upland areas eg Лунь польовий, Сапсан, Беркут, Канюк звичайний, Підсоколик малий, Крук звичайний, Сова болотяна as well as Пронурок біловолий, Трав'янка чорноголова, Куріпка біла, Кам’янка звичайна and Горихвістка звичайна. Дрімлюга звичайний and Слуква лісова in the forest clearings. Mammals include red squirrel, red and roe deer, seals, otters and dolphins.
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Access
Ferry from Ardrossan to Brodick which takes 55 minutes. Several departures every day. See the link below for info on timetable and tickets. Ardrossan is 30 miles SW of Glasgow and accessible by rail. By bus: Stagecoach operates services throughout the week from Glasgow to Ardrossan and also operates across the Isle of Arran, connecting Lochranza in the north and Brodick in the south of the island. Passengers can find bus services and islands tours adjacent to terminal buildings.


