Travel Guide to Kildonan Castle

Getting There

• Car

  From Ayr, take the A78 north towards Largs. Continue on the A78 until you reach the A760 at the roundabout. Take the exit onto the A760 towards Kilbirnie. After about 6 miles, follow signs for the ferry terminal in Ardrossan. From Ardrossan, take the ferry to Brodick on the Isle of Arran. The ferry ride takes about 1 hour. Once you arrive at Brodick, head south on the A841. Continue on this road for approximately 10 miles until you reach Kildonan. Kildonan Castle is located near the beach at Kildonan, and parking is available nearby.

• Public Transportation

  From Ayr, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour Station. The journey takes about 20 minutes. Upon arrival, walk to the Ardrossan ferry terminal (approximately a 10-minute walk) and purchase your ferry ticket to Brodick on the Isle of Arran. The ferry ride will take about 1 hour. Once you arrive at Brodick, you can catch a bus to Kildonan; look for the bus service that travels along the A841, and get off at Kildonan. The bus journey will take around 30 minutes. Kildonan Castle is a short walk from the bus stop, located near the beach.

• Combination (Car and Ferry)

  If you're driving from a different part of Ayrshire, you can park your car at Ardrossan Harbour. Take the A78 to Ardrossan, then follow the directions for the ferry as mentioned above. After arriving at Brodick, you can continue your journey as described above by either driving or taking a bus to Kildonan.