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Isle of Arran Coffee Company

It all started when a Kiwi and a Greek wanted fresh coffee beans, to enjoy in our new home on the Isle of Arran. From there, it grew into a roastery within a shop. Small batch roasted Arabica beans, which come from independent farmers. We select traceable, high-quality coffee beans, that are ethically sourced. Coffee beans, either whole bean or freshly ground for you. Come along to our Coffee Lab, in Duchess court and enjoy a few tasters. Prou… …

Arran’s Cheese Shop

At the Cheese Shop we make and sell 13 varieties of flavoured cheddars. We also own Bellevue Cheese Company that makes Arran Blue, Arran Brie and Arran Camembert. The shop also carries other Arran food products and Scottish Deli and cheese items. …

A & C Cameron

A&C Cameron village shop and post office is a second generation family business that has modernised over time.  We are great supporters of Arran’s producers stocking products from the Arran Butcher, Wooley’s Bakery, Arran Cheese and many more.  We have a friendly local team and like to find innovative ways to serve our customers and stock interesting items that you might be surprised to find in a village store.  We offer a delivery service… …

The Bay Kitchen and Stores

Owners Claire and Stuart took over in 2014 having spent time overseas and wanting to return to a more impactful life. They have created a shop that respects is 100 year historical legacy but in line with the times of offering a focus on fresh seasonal foods featuring food from local farms, an extensive whole foods range in a cosy homely space where folk come and the chat is important. The latest innovations to the shop are to offer zero waste … …

Cafe Thyme at the Old Byre Visitor Centre

Cafe Thyme was a new build in 2012 following on from a smaller “trial” cafe to complement the retail side of the business. Enjoying stunning views you can enjoy teas, coffees, home baking, and delicious lunches, our ethos being to serve freshly prepared food that is not served everywhere else – we dare to be different! Wherever possible we source local and Scottish produce and ingredients. We are keen to support Arran’s… …

The Arran Chocolate Factory

The Arran Chocolate Factory is based at James Chocolate shop in the heart of Brodick where we have been making wonderful hand-made chocolates for over 20 years. You can come into the shop and watch our small team of chocolatiers hand-making everything from Strawberry Cremes and our specialty Kitty chocolates to wonderful creations for Easter and Christmas. We offer a (nearly) worldwide mail order service, wedding favours, and bespoke products … …

The Arran Butcher

Originally known as HB McKinnon, Hugh McKinnon opened the butchers in 1964 and while the shop serviced Lochranza, he purchased a travelling shop and was able to expand, covering the north end from Pirnmill round to Corrie. Hugh’s son, David, joined the business in 1986 as an apprentice butcher – serving his time between college in Ayr and working in the Lochranza shop. Not only did they supply the local community, but they also were able… …

The Arran Gift Box

The Arran Gift Box Company What began as selling quality Arran products at farmers’ markets in central Scotland quickly turned into a passion for all of the amazing goods produced on the Island we and our family call home. Taking our venture one step further we created The Arran Gift Box so that everyone can bring a little bit of Arran into their own homes no matter where they are. From evoking treasured memories to exploring the island… …

Taste of Arran

Fuelled by an abundance of natural resources, the isle of Arran’s energetic ‘Taste of Arran’ network of food and drink producers has helped put the island firmly on the Scottish foodie map. The range of food and drink here is impressive: from every-day essentials like freshly baked bread and traditional Scottish oatcakes, fruit preserves, chutneys, and mustards, locally produced and pasteurized milk, and a whole host of cheeses, to indul… …
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