The 8 Best Shopping in Isle of Arran, Scotland

The Spirit of Asia.....With a Little Bit Of Rock & Roll!Arran Asia, the shop that captures the spirit of Asia....From the temples of Kathmandu to the backpackers bars of the Koh-San Road,from singing bowls to voodoo dolls,from Girlie Grannies to Gothic Grandsons...We have styles and gifts for all.

Arran Art Gallery was established in 2005 by the owner and professional artist, Nick Giles. The gallery represents the work of 60+ established and emerging artists from Arran and the UK mainland. There is a wide range of styles to suit different tastes. The gallery has a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere. Arran is easily accessible from the Scottish mainland in comparison with other Scottish islands; 50 minutes by train from Glasgow with a 55-minute ferry crossing. The island has a stunning and unspoilt natural environment.

For three decades, we’ve been creating vibrant, evocative scents from our Home Farm factory, an old dairy farm for the historic Brodick Castle. We’ve grown significantly since we began as a small, family soap business, but we’ve held true to our island heritage. A sprig of gorse, a breath of sea air and a pinch of seasoned wood. These elements combine to conjure vibrant, evocative scents that are uniquely Scottish, uniquely Arran. Untouched, natural elements surround our land and water from our very own freshwater spring finds its way into each and every one of our products.

Family business consisting of the Old Byre Showroom offering quality knitwear from brands such as Harley of Scotland, Eribe, Fisherman out of Ireland, Ireland's Eye, Sustainable clothing from Seasalt, White Stuff, Mistral, Thought, Frugi. There are also woollen throws, hand knitted Aran sweaters and accessories. The second shop is the Shoe Bothy which offers a large selection of shoes, boots, slippers, sandals, leather bags and sheepskin rugs. There is also a shoe measuring service together with Start-Rite school shoes, first shoes and pre walkers. Cafe Thyme is on site offering a mix of Scottish and Mediterranean food, delicious lunches from its wood burning oven, Turkish flatbreads and pides (Turkish pizza/calzone) with a range of toppings, homegrown salads, soups, cakes and baking. There is also an outdoor children's play area with swings, climbing wall, trampoline, digger den, castle, slide and more. There are stunning views from the cafe, well worth a visit.