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Arran Dog Bakery

We are a small, family run business and pride ourselves in creating healthy, natural dog treats. In 2017 we became very aware of all the additives that are put in a lot of the big brand treats because our family Labrador, Myrtle, had a very sensitive stomach. Stacey decided that she wanted to create treats that Myrtle could enjoy too, by using only natural, wholesome ingredients, and so Arran Dog Bakery was born! In 2019, Elaine (Stacey’s Niec… …

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… …

Wooleys of Arran

Wooleys has been in business baking on the Isle of Arran since the middle of the nineteenth century. Present owner Lindsay Keir has been running the bakery since the 1980s. Lindsay has now taken a step back and his son Matthew now runs the business. Wooleys of Arran has two shops on the island, one in Brodick and the other in Lamlash. The shops are fully stocked with all your bakery goods as well a wide range of homemade pies, filled rolls, c… …

Blackwater Bakehouse

George Grassie has been running the Blackwater Bakehouse for 5 years. The Bakehouse makes fresh artisan bread every day from high-quality British organic flours and heritage grains, emphasizing Scottish farms and mills for the lowest possible food miles. The Bakehouse works collaboratively with other Island Businesses. Its fantastic bake is available direct from the bakehouse and at Bay Kitchen and Stores in Whiting Bay. They are also used by … …

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 … …

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… …

Arran Whisky

Scottish Independent Single Malt Whisky Distillery based in Lochranza on the Isle of Arran. The first spirit ran from the stills at the Isle of Arran Distillery at 14.29 on 29th June 1995, bringing legal distillation to Arran after more than 150 years. The distillery, nestled in the foothills of the village of Lochranza on the north-west tip of Arran, remains the only whisky producer on the island. Double distilled from unpeated malt, the Arr… …

Isle of Arran Brewery

Combining the art of traditional brewing methods with the island’s unique water and only the finest natural ingredients the brewery produces a wide range of beers and ales to suit every palette. The Isle of Arran Brewery has been producing award-winning beers for over 20 years. Arran Blonde is our biggest seller – a multi-award-winning pale golden beer with citric notes and a well-balanced finish with good hop characteristics. …
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