Brodick
Coordinates: 55°34′32″N 5°09′02″W / 55.5756°N 5.1505°W
| Brodick | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Breadhaig | |
 Brodick
Brodick shown within North Ayrshire |
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| Population | 621 (2001 census)[1] |
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| - Density | 6.54 (persons per hectare)[2] |
| OS grid reference | NS014358 |
| - Edinburgh | 96 miles |
| - London | 443 miles |
| Civil parish | Kilbride[3] |
| Council area | North Ayrshire |
| Lieutenancy area | Ayrshire and Arran |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BRODICK |
| Postcode district | KA27 |
| Dialling code | 01770 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | North Ayrshire and Arran |
| Scottish Parliament | Cunninghame North |
| Website | North Ayrshire |
Brodick (Scottish Gaelic: Breadhaig or Tràigh a' Chaisteil ("Castle Beach")) is the main settlement on the Isle of Arran,[4] in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It is halfway along the east coast of the island, in Brodick Bay below Goat Fell, the tallest mountain on Arran. The name is derived from Norse roots meaning "Broad Bay".
The harbour receives the main ferry between Arran and the mainland via Ardrossan. Brodick Castle is a former residence of the Dukes of Hamilton.
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Transport [edit]
Brodick has the island's main ferry terminus (a second, smaller ferry sails from Lochranza) which connects Brodick to Ardrossan and thence the national rail network. The ferries are operated by Caledonian MacBrayne. The MV Caledonian Isles plies this route. The journey generally takes less than 1 hour. The route is one of the busiest crossings on the CalMac network, and dolphins and basking sharks can often be spotted en route.
Village [edit]
Brodick is a popular holiday destination and a base for hill-walking. Tourism provides much of the village's economic base. There are many family-owned and independent businesses, such as hotels, restaurants, shops, bed and breakfast establishments, guest houses and outdoor activities. There are a brewery, a sports and leisure complex and an 18 hole golf course.
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Brodick from Cladach Beach
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The Paddle Steamer Waverley lies in Brodick Bay in front of Brodick Castle.
Brodick Castle [edit]
Brodick Castle is a castle near Brodick. It was previously a seat of the Dukes of Hamilton, but is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland.
References [edit]
- ^ "Comparative Population Profile: Brodick Locality". Scotland's Census Results Online. 29 April 2001. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ^ "Population - North Ayrshire Settlements". 2001. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ^ "GENUKI: Kilbride, Buteshire". 16 November 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2011.
- ^ "Visitscotland Brodick Arran Welcome". Retrieved 1 May 2011.
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