Blackwaterfoot

 

Blackwaterfoot is a village on the Isle of Arran in the Firth of ClydeScotland

It is located in the Shiskine valley in the south-west of the island.

Blackwaterfoot lies at the the western end of the "String Road" built across the centre of Arran in 1817 by Thomas Telford.

It is one of the smaller villages of Arran and home to one of Europe's two 12-hole golf courses.

A short walk from Blackwaterfoot is Drumadoon Point, home to the largest Iron Age fort on Arran.

Further North is the King's Caves, reputed to be a hiding place of Robert the Bruce.

 

 

 

Places to see and visit in Blackwaterfoot:

 

The Best Western Kinloch Hotel

A large hotel located on the Isle of Arran, with swimming pool, friendly bar and excellent food

 

The Blackwaterfoot Lodge

A small friendly hotel and guest house with 6 en suite rooms

 

Shiskine Golf and Tennis Club

A unique 12 hole links golf course open all year round