Arran is the most accessible of the Scottish islands. Lying in the Firth of Clyde, between the Ayrshire coast and the Mull of Kintyre, it can be reached in less than 2 hours from Glasgow.
Calmac ferries (see: http://www.calmac.co.uk/) depart several times a day from Ardrossan and take just 55 minutes to reach Brodick, the main town on Arran.
Both Prestwick and Glasgow Airports are less than 45 minutes drive to the ferry port, there is a direct train link from Glasgow Central Station, and drivers are well served by the M8 and M74.
After disembarking from the ferry at Brodick, turn right and follow the coastal road for approximately 15 miles to the village of Lochranza. Having passed the Arran distillery on your left, the golf course will open up on the right. Take a right turn approximately 400 metres after the distillery onto the road that cuts across the golf course.
Turn right at the T-junction on the far side of the course and proceed up the track for approximately 200 metres. Butt Lodge is the 3rd house along the track and is clearly sign-posted.