Arran

American

[ar-uhn] / ˈær ən /

noun

an island in SW Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde. 166 sq. mi. (430 sq. km).

Arran British

/ ˈærən /

noun

an island off the SW coast of Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde. Pop: 5045 (2001). Area: 427 sq km (165 sq miles)

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Earlier this week MV Glen Sannox returned to Arran and MV Isle of Islay, the newest ferry of the fleet, entered service after snagging issues were resolved.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The second ferry is due to be handed over in the fourth quarter of this year, joining Glen Sannox on the route from Troon, South Ayrshire to Brodick, Arran sometime in 2027.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Hyslop said the port would remain the main port for ferry services from the mainland to Arran.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

He hoped climbing the Arran peak could replicate some of the conditions he expects to find in Spain, but found parts of the mountain covered in ice.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The brothers were the real heads of the house of Hamilton, their elder brother Arran being insane.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 8 "Haller, Albrecht" to "Harmonium" by Various

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