landscape photo of Brodick Bay in Isle of Arran in summer with Goatfell mountain in the background and small boats on the water
the bay at Brodick on the Isle of Arran in Scotland with small yacht boats moored on the water with Goat Fell in the background on a sunny day. Brodick (Scottish Gaelic: Breadhaig) is the main village on the Isle of Arran, in the Firth of Clyde, Scotland. It is set on the eastern coast of the island, roughly in the central section. It sits below Goat Fell, the tallest mountain on Arran, and in Brodick Bay. The name is derived from Norse roots meaning "Broad Bay". Features include the harbour which receives the main connecting ferry with the mainland which sails to Ardrossan, and Brodick Castle, a former residence of the Dukes of Hamilton. Brodick is a well known holiday destination, with tourism providing much of the village's economic base. There are many family-owned and independent businesses, such as shops, bed/breakfasts, guest houses and outdoor activities. As well as several of the island's busiest hotels, it has both Chinese & Italian restaurants. Goat Fell (marked as Goatfell by the Ordnance Survey) is the highest point on the Isle of Arran. At 874 metres (2,867 ft), it is one of four Corbetts on the island. The mountain, along with nearby Brodick Castle, is now owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The name is believed to mean either 'Mountain of Wind' (from the Gaelic gaoth) or 'Goat Mountain' (from the Norse geita). Due to the popularity of "Scotland in miniature" (Arran), Goat Fell is a very popular peak and there are many possible routes of ascent, some of which may be combined with visits to the summits of other nearby peaks. The most commonly used route, a constructed path of just under 5 km in length, starts from near Brodick Castle in Cladach. Initially the path leads up through the forested grounds of the castle, passing many rhododendron bushes. Above 300 m above sea level the path leaves the forestry, and the route continues through bare moorland, reaching the summit by way of the east ridge of the mountain. There is a viewpoint table at
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