With some great road trip options in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much more difficult to soak up everything that Isle of Arran, 18 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, Auchrannie Leisure Centre and Brodick Castle. Situated 35 miles away, Rothesay is another popular option. If you visit, don’t miss Mount Stuart, Rothesay Castle and Rothesay Ferry Terminal.