ARDROSSAN TO BRODICK CALMAC FERRY in a CAMPER VAN - Isle of Arran Adventure (Pt.1)
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- ARDROSSAN TO BRODICK CALMAC FERRY in a CAMPER VAN - Isle of Arran Adventure (Pt.1)
Exploring the Isle of Arran in a VW Campervan - Solo Female Van Life UK
Pt 1 of this 'Isle of Arran' series begins with the 222 mile drive from Lancashire up to Ardrossan in North Ayrshire & the 55 minute Calmac ferry journey from Ardrossan over to Brodick (the main village on Arran).
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Hi, I’m Sue from Lancashire, UK.
This channel is just me getting out and about in a converted VW Campervan, occasionally with friends but mostly solo. Fun, laughs, moans, groans, mistakes, and successes. It’ll all be in here!
I’ll share new places, hints, tips, any info I discover and whatever else I think you might find useful.
I began vlogging my solo travels in ‘Vanya’, to help me re-engage with life following the sudden, tragic loss of my husband nearly 3 years ago now. Working through a very complex grief has been the hardest & loneliest challenge imaginable. Some days it still knocks me completely sideways and probably always will. I really don't know. All I do know is that life can change forever and irreversibly in an instant.
By returning to the vanlife we had enjoyed so much together & embracing a new found love of video creation and vlogging, I’m continuing to build strength and balance to move forward through this completely unforeseen and unwanted next chapter of life.
Thanks for joining me. The company is nice.
Sue x
Hi .a good tip for anyone using or needing a safe overnight park up at Ardrossan. That long stay carpart at ferry check in hut..its £5 for 24hrs .we used it on our last night before heading home to CairnryanBelfast ferry.
And there's an Asda with cheap fuel just across the way..great vid..love that ferry crossing..ALWAYS gets me excited to visit Arran😁
Great tip thank you! Loved my week there and I'm glad you enjoyed the videos because I enjoyed making them. Cheers, Sue. 😊👍
"The Caledonian Mac... Mac Bray... Mac... Calmac!" 👍🤘🤣
I think I've been to Arran before. We lived in Saltcoats when I was little and I'm sure my granny took us over for a day trip on the ferry once. Probably about time I went back for another look!
As for when you're too old for -swinging- swings, I think it's just until it hurts too much or you just can't squeeze your arse into it! Actually, that really applies to both! 🙃
Definitely time you went back. As for the further comment … 😂😂😂😂 thanks for the morning laugh! 👍🏻
Arran is just awesome, we love it there. The local community are so switched on regarding campervans and motorhomes, they have 2 elsan disposals on the island. We are heading back in August. Happy travels xx
It’s a beaut been wanting to visit for a while. Seems a lot of people are doing Arran this year. I promise to leave it as I found it 😁 ATB xx
Oh lovely jubbly Sue. Really grateful that you filmed the drive onto the ferry, it’s made me relax a bit about doing it myself. You are brave! The island looks stunning - can’t wait to see your travels, have a lovely time, Jane x
I’m glad to hear that Jane because I’m the same if I’m not sure about doing things on my own. I like to see others doing it first. Hope all good with you x
@@CamperVanya my van is due in September barring more delays. Waiting…..endless waiting… helped by your travelogues x
Great to see you so excited and happy on your latest Scottish jaunt great Dronography and Videography (as is the norm 😉) , can't wait for you to share more of your Highland Adventures xx
It was definitely the right choice coming here. Love it Trace. See you soon xx
I really enjoyed your previous Scotland adventure & really looking forward to this one 👍
Thank you Liz. I hope you enjoy this one too. It’s a beautiful island x
Sue great first video of your Scotland adventure. Arran looks beautiful. Looking forward to seeing more soon. Take care and enjoy 👍
Cheers Phil. It’s certainly a beautiful island 👍🏻
Looking forward to watching the rest of this trip. I would love to go to the Scottish Islands.
Well when you do, be sure to put Arran high up on your list! 😊
That's one of the many Scottish Islands we are still wanting to visit, we have seen Arran so many times driving along the Ayr coastline, hope you have a great trip.
Thank you. I can highly recommend, it’s a great little island with lots of off grid park ups 👍🏻
I say a moody looking sky too lol. Everytime we go to Ayrshire we say we need to go to Arran and it never happens! Might just have to go and book the ferry and then we will have to go!😁 We found Calmac to be a reasonable price too. Hope you've been having a fab time Sue.
It’s been perfect for a week. Lots to see but the coastlines always draw me in! Calmac was a great service it’s just a shame that their ferries are struggling a lot due to their age (but then again aren’t we all 😆). Hope ur all well.
@@CamperVanya lol, you're right there! We're well thanks Sue. Look forward to seeing where else you visit.
Re: to disable motion sensor on VW T6.1- just double click the lock button on the remote control when locking the van.
Thanks very much, I did that on the ferry home and all was well. It’s good to know for the future 👍🏻😊
Hi Sue this is going to be great. Enjoyed part 1 . Isle of Arran looks so beautiful if your view as you got off the ferry is anything to go by.. It's good how you filmed the process of getting on the ferry too and that was a very good price at £47 return .
Sorry don't know how to disable a motion sensor alarm, we only camp in tents hehe ! Seems like you have a great plan for the week too with the campsite and then wildcamping . Great drone footage and hehe l loved your rock tower 😀. Have a good weekend , catch you soon ~ Anna 💕
Glad you enjoyed it Anna, thanks for watching and commenting. Ps. It was my first rock tower attempt and it collapsed not long after the photo was taken 😂.
@@CamperVanya Haha classic ! Love it 😄 That would probably have happened to me 😄😄
Enjoy your time on Arran, we’ve just come back, we were just there for a couple of days. I enjoyed the museum. The food at Wineport in Brodick was delicious and Brodick Castle we enjoyed so you should have a fab time. We stayed at Seal Shore in Kildonan for the 2 nights we were there. Have fun - enjoy! All the best, David 👍
Hi David, it’s been a great week. Still so much to come back and see. I stayed at Seal Shore too - what a location! I’d only booked one night originally but decided to stay another, one with EHU then the last night no electric but parked on the shore front. Glad you had a great time too. ATB, Sue 😊👍🏻
You have great content and such good editting skills
Cheers Lisa and thanks for watching 😊👍🏻
Been to quite a few Scottish islands but not Arran as yet. Looking forward to your tour for some hints and tips of things to do and places to stay.
I’m sure you’ll love it. Great for off grid camping 👍🏻
Fabulous! How awesome you can go where you want when you want! What an awesome adventure you’re on. 😃💯🙌🏼
That’s how I’m looking at it now. An unplanned & unwanted chapter of life without my soul mate, but one that must now be embraced & turned into an adventure! 👍🏻🚐😊
Have a great time Sue. Enjoy being in your happy place! ATB Sue, Brian and The Westies 👍🐶🐾🐾🐾😀
Thank you. If I could bring my little fur boy (Pip the cat) I’d be out all the time but he’s too jumpy and needs his home surroundings, bless him. Hope you’re enjoying your travels x
So excited to see Arran. Go girl you’re smashing it.
Thanks Jenny! It’s getting a little easier all the time 🙌🏻😊🚐 x
Great to see you out & about and guess where we’re going in September…. Yep, Arran! Looking forward to seeing how your week goes 🙂🏴
Oh you’ll love it Alison. It’ll be a returner for me. I’ve had a chilled week mostly soaking up the beauty of place. I’m still here and already can’t wait to come back. Hope you have a great time x
Love Arran. Like Scotland in miniature. Calmac do fantastic fish and chips BTW.
Thanks for the film. Looking forward to the rest
Have a great trip 😀
Oh that’s good to know. Might treat myself on the way home 😋. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻
love the Isle of Arran. Visited last month and its so beautiful
I couldn’t agree more and will be returning! 😍
Looks great Sue. Love the view of the mountains. Wow!! What an extensive menu the ferry had!! Made me feel hungry. Very reasonable price for the crossing too. It’s nice when something is reasonably priced these days. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy xx
Thanks Annie, just got home. Had a great week 🏴😊 xx
Look forward to this next series, but then we always thoroughly enjoy them 😍
Thank you! I’ve a lot of footage to work through 😅
Love watching your travels have a great time all the best donny x
Cheers Donny much appreciated. ATB to you too x
A great start to your adventures! The Isle of Arran looks so moody with the low cloud. Stunning! Ha ha! I typed this as I was watching, and you described it as moody too! Looking forward to this trip. Onwards!!!!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I’m enjoying finishing your Irish adventure too. May have to head that way sometime also. Arran has been a stunner. Strong winds & heavy rain today but until now it’s been great weather. Fingers crossed it’ll clear later or it’ll make for a very boring Vlog 😂😂 x
Nice. When I was a nipper we used to visit the Isle of Cumbrae south of Arran, sail from Largs. Small island but lovely.
Looking forward to the next vid. 👍
My grandparents used to holiday in Largs. So many lovely little islands up here. Can’t wait to explore more of them. Thanks for watching 👍🏻😊
Arran looks beautiful. Have the best time. Looking forward to more of your vlogs on arran. Xxx
Thanks Lisa. Been lucky with the weather this week. It’s blowing a hooley at the moment but the sun is still out 💨😎 x
The production of your videos just gets better and better. Looking forward to the next instalment!
Cheers Andy that’s just made my afternoon. I try to improve the vids all the time. Enjoying the learning process 😊👍🏻
Have a great tour Sue, we’re looking forward to watching.. 👍🏻
Cheers, much appreciated. ATB to you too x
great video Sue, you look really chilled and are buzzing for the Arran adventure. Have a great week, looking forward to your next video. Take care.
Thanks Barry yes it’s been a really chilled week. I hope you’re getting out and about too. Happy travels 😊
Thats a great start! Thanks for sharing travel details, specially the ferry part. It looked like nice ferry crossing. Glad to to see you put the drone up and looking forward to seeing more from this beautiful Island!
It was a lovely crossing no issues at all and very reasonably priced. CalMac have many issues with their older ferries but I was lucky this time. Arran is beautiful & its always great to get the drone up. ATB, Sue.
Well we enjoyed ep 1 and really looking forward to this series on Arran Sue👍xx
Thanks chaps. Look forward to catching up with your adventures too xx
Great start to this trip ,we are looking forward to catching up with your travels. Binge watch incoming.
Haha welcome aboard! I really hope you enjoy the videos 🙏😊
Looking forward to watching your trip👍
Thanks a lot, it’s been a blast 😊👍🏻
Welcome to Scotland Sue! Looking forward to your next video on the Isle of Arran!
Thanks Linda always my first choice destination! 👍🏻🏴
Lovely to see you so relaxed and we’re looking forward to your tour of Arran. Have a wonderful time 😀❤️🚐
Thank you both. I hope all is good at your end and am looking forward to seeing where you take us next 🚐❤️
A-ha! We are going to Arran for a couple of days/nights in about a months time!
Look forward to seeing the next one!
Ju
xx
Hi Ju. I can’t wait to return. Enjoy your visit x
Looking forward to seeing Aaron. Very exciting when you start a tour so no wonder you start early 😃👍🏻🚐 Trev n Sue
I can never sleep so always think I might as well set off! Thanks for watching and commenting. ATB, Sue.
Good vibes as always Sue, you look so happy and that is what it’s all about. Looking forward to part 2 😃👍
Thanks for watching and commenting. I do feel very relaxed this week in such gorgeous surroundings 😊 x
Oh wow Sue I'm so excited for you Scotland looks great and your videos just get better and better great choice of music and loving your rock tower 😎 looking forward to watching your adventures and lovely to see you out there happy camping 😎 x
Thanks Jane, I’m glad you enjoy the videos. I try to improve them all the time. Arran has been the perfect jaunt for me. As for the rock tower thingy it was my first attempt and collapsed not long after the video & photo was taken 🤣. Take care, Sue x
Pick us up a couple of arran jumpers, xxxl and a medium. I’ll let you decide which is which 😉
Enjoy your trip 🤩
I wanted to get myself an Aran jumper but I discovered before I came here that the Aran jumper comes from the Aran Islands off the West coast of Ireland and not Isle of Arran! So no can do I’m afraid 😂. Having a great time though 😊🏴
@@CamperVanya REALLY??? That does surprise me
@@Professionalmoochers yup. its true.
famous perfume and cheese though
@@clareclark6535 oooooo love cheese! 😍
@@Professionalmoochers same here
Had a brilliant week on Arran in our van before the Jubilee. If your week was as great as ours you’ll have had a fab time. Just hope the midges weren’t too bad for you! 🏴 🦟
Yes I thoroughly enjoyed my week too. The midges were fine. Couple of evenings I stayed in the van but I always have an early night anyway 😊🏴
It's good to see you back out on the road. I'm looking forward to following this series. Safe journey x
Thanks Sally. Back home now after a lovely week. Thanks for following along 😊👍🏻
Looking forward to this series Sue. Not been there. On our list though! Nice ferry trip by the looks of it. Lovely views. 👍😘🧙♂️
I’m sure you’ll enjoy it. It was the perfect size of island to explore a little in a week. So much I didn’t see but a good reason to return, hopefully many more times. I fell in love with Arran. The ferry was so cheap really. Makes a change! ATB to you both x
Superb presentation Sue! £43 is a great price to get on that incredible Island! Awesome views from the start! Can do what I want when I want! Love it! Big like from us! Cant wait to see more ♥️
Hi guys 👋 thanks very much I had an epic week on Arran and have heaps of footage to work through 🤪. Thanks for watching and commenting. Look forward to catching up with your walks. Take care, Sue xx
The very best of luck for the next week, hopefully the weather is favourable.
I’m just back home and got lucky with the weather during my stay 🙌🏻😊
Fab 👍 I’ll be doing my first van ferry crossing in the summer and was a bit nervous about it but your video makes it look easy, thank you 🙏
Glad it helps Nik, I always like to have an idea what to expect now that I’m travelling alone. Just ups the confidence a bit. Enjoy your adventure 🙌🏻🚐
Have a fabulous time 👍☀️😬❤
Thanks, I will 😊👍🏻🏴
Great start Sue…..much better than the view when I’ve ever landed from a ferry!!!!!
…can’t wait to see “where the week took you”.
Xx
Oh it was, and a nice crossing back too. I was lucky because the day after I returned the ferry was cancelled due to bad weather. Working hard on the videos now! Thanks Mo xx
Fantastic video 🚐❤️loved the map graphics 🤩🚐👏👏👏
Thanks so much for watching and commenting. It was a great week on Arran 😍 x
Hi Sue! Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip👍 Arran provided a backdrop to some stunning sunsets when we visited Ayrshire last year, so would love to visit some time. The ferry sounds very good value! All the best 👍😊
Hi Des hope you’re good. Arran has some lovely walks which I’m sure you’d enjoy. Thanks for watching. ATB 😊👍🏻
Not at all jealous, much!!!! Hope you have a fab time. Yes I love my van cause u can just go with the flow.
I had a lovely week thanks Cathryn and now have lots of editing to do! 😊
We love Arran and we plan to return this year. If everyone is doing Arran this year we may go somewhere else. No Arran it is LOL
It’s easy to see why we all love it 😍
Nice video loved the shot transitions Sue and I liked the animated graphics well done 👍🏻 ….. thanks for sharing the start of the trip. I need to find how to switch off the motion sensor on Harry to ….
Thank you. I notice we’re using similar graphics. I’m still trialling this and would ideally like to master google maps a bit better. I’ve so far heard the motion sensor could be 2 clicks of the key or possibly within the menu screen in the dashboard. You might have a switch on the drivers pillar? I haven’t but the older T6 did. Safe travels, Sue.
I was over the moon when your video popped up 😁 This looks like it’s going to be a fabulous trip and I can’t wait to see more. I’m not sure about the T6 alarm but I know if I left my dogs in the VW Tiguan I had to press the lock button twice in quick succession to stop them setting off the alarm after I locked the car. When we were in the New Forest I left a window open on the van and went for a walk with the dogs and the wind set the alarm off. I was chatting to some people and the Bob Earnshaw mentioned someone had left a window open and and the alarm was going off 😩 Thanks for sharing another great video.
Ah thanks Sylvia. I’ve read about the double key click and also heard that the motion disable switch might be in the dashboard menu. It used to be a switch near the driver’s seat & I can’t understand why they’d make it more complicated 🙄. I love your story about your sensor it makes me feel better 😂. Happy travels x
Hey Sue, hope you enjoy(ed) Arran we stayed at Sea Shore Bay Camping Site a lovely spot. Nice walk up Goat Fell to.
Loving it thanks. With 2 weak hips and a currently knackered knee, Goat Fell was way beyond me. I booked Seal Shore Bay for a night and liked it so much I stayed an extra night. What an amazing location that was! 👍🏻
I enjoyed your first instalment of the Isle of Arran and can’t wait for the next video 😊 hope you had a lovely time Sue, it looks very promising and super interesting too 😉😊 I love Scotland 🏴
Thanks Stephen. Just got home after a really enjoyable week. Heaps of footage to wade through now. I need to get more organised with that!! ATB to you both 😊👍🏻
@@CamperVanya working through your footage and editing can sometimes take as long as a full day exploring 😊😉
Really looking forward to this series, hoping to take away some tips for when we plan our visit up to Scotland. Thanks.
Oh great, I hope I can give you some ideas 👍🏻
Great video, sets the scene nicely for your adventure on Arran 🥰 know exactly what you mean with the views, we constantly keep stopping to take pictures too 😂 The ferry price was very good indeed and looks very good crossing 👍 P.S. loved the new graphics
Hi thanks for watching and commenting. It was a great week all round from scenery, park ups and quite cheap crossings. I miss Arran already! ATB, Sue 👍🏻😊
Hi Sue. We overlooked Arran on our trip but did not get there - next time! Well impressed with your animated map - just wondering how you created it - our attempt is nothing like as professional. Looking forward to the rest of the series.ATB Garry & Caroline👍😀
I can’t recommend Arran highly enough. Very well set up for campervans and welcoming. I’m playing around with maps, been trialling different things, still doing so. It’s all good fun! 😆👍🏻
Just catching up,just got back from 🇧🇬 big hug 🤗debs xx @stay safe 💃...
Ah thanks Debs. I have a lot of catching up to do too! Take care, Sue xx
Hi Sue. Can't believe it! we've just posted the first of two videos from our trip to Arran earlier in the month. Had a fab time and I'm pretty sure you will too. Wonderful little Island and great for wild camping. Looking forward to seeing the series. Happy travels x
Hiya. I know, I saw your vid pop up on my subscribed list! Haha I really enjoy your videos so can’t wait to watch your trip. Shame you’re not still here! Take care, Sue x
@@CamperVanya sorry Sue...thought I'd posted a response yesterday but it obviously didn't upload for some reason. Yes, sorry we're not still there. I'm guessing you're still there and creating on the job? We're not organised enough to do that lol. Good news for you though...we had 4 bars of 4G everywhere on Arran so you should be fine for uploading. Best wishes x
@@adogaday I managed to get the short vid uploaded when I had ehu on a site, but its hard work on the go! I'm home now but had a great time. I look forward to catching up on your own Arran videos as soon as I can. Take care both x
@@CamperVanya looking forward to the series. take care x
Sue, when you open the drivers door look at the panel that the seatbelt comes out of. There should be a button, press that before shutting the door and motion sensing should be switched off when locked. You have to do it each time you want it turned off.
Hi Chris. Thank you. I’ve looked and can’t see one, I thought the T6 had that button but not the T6.1? I will look again tomorrow to double check. I’ve also heard double clicking the key when locking works? Or there may be an option in the dashboard menu?
@@CamperVanya I will try and get hold of my old master tech and ask the question. To be honest I didn't realise the 6.1 didn't have the button anymore, not something you look for. If I find out I will let you know.
@@ChrisandHeathervanlife Ah thank you. Unless I can’t see it for looking. Will have a good look in the morning 👍🏻
Love Arran it’s a beautiful, have you seen the stags yet ?
Great isn’t it. No stags yet ..
@@CamperVanya really is Sue, the stags are normally around Loch Ranza , they just wander around it really is a beautiful island enjoy look forward to watching the rest of your adventures x
First. That is one cool map graphic. How did you do that? What a wonderful trip.
Thanks for watching. It’s a very cool place! 😊🏴
Been looking forward to these Sue. Loved the graphic showing the route 👍 Beautiful start to your travels so… onwards! Is the alarm interior isolation low down on the B pillar (either to the side of the passenger seat or the driver”s?)
Thank you 😊. I’ve, ahem, asked my friend and she said there’s no such isolation on either side but she’s since read that double clicking the key lock will isolate it?
@@CamperVanya my T6 had a switch on the driver’s side pillar about the height of the seat base. Had to press it each time. I don’t know about the T6.1 sorry. I have read suggestions it is now located within a menu on the screen (dashboard or touchscreen?). I like to know all things vehicle related so if you get chance please let me know when you find out.
@@LiveforTravel Thanks I’ll check all that and definitely let you know when I find out 👍🏻
Hope you don't mind me asking but how much did the ferry crossing cost you to get over to Aaron I was on about taking my campervan over but I need a sort of idea what sort of cost you're looking to take a big campervan across I hope I haven't offended you by asking the price for a great videos and I hope to see you then
Hi Anthony. I paid £42.60 return (£34.20 for a camper under 6m length & £8.40 for 1 adult). Not sure how much a van over 6m will be you’d have to check CalMac website. Hope that helps.
ATB, Sue.
If anyone had a blue badge show it before paying as you get discount and help to get lift from car deck. There is an Asda store 2 mins from ferry to stock up before going the island
do you have to book the ferry in advance or can you pay when u get there
This particular route is a bookable one and does get booked up. The vehicle compartment was full kn my journeys. There may be a waiting lane in case someone cancels/doesn’t turn up but you’d have to check. www.calmac.co.uk/faqs/tickets-and-reservations/vehicle-reservations
I never lock my van on the ferries who's going to pinch them anyway
It stops the alarm going off
It’s more the things inside that need locking in really. The double click on the key fob worked though so I know what to do now 👍🏻
I lock mine with the key as it doesn’t put the alarm on. If I use the key fob it puts the alarm on.
@@jackieclitheroe2733 Double click of fob worked fine with mine 😊
Good to see you back touring Sue. Looking forward to following this. I can't wait to get to Scotland myself. Safe travels 😊
Hi Gaz thanks for watching. Had a great week visiting Arran. It’s a gem! 😊🤣