24/07/2026
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So, the rumours are true! Weโve known for a little while that ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฉ๐ก was planning to feature the LCI and now we can finally share the exciting news that the ๐๐จ๐๐ก๐ซ๐๐ง๐ณ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ง has been listed in its ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐๐
To put that into context, there are approximately 45,000 pubs currently operating across the UK. The guide features just 650 pubs in total, with only 75 from Scotland โ and weโre incredibly proud to be one of them, flying the flag for Arran.
This follows a visit earlier this year from travel writer and social media influencer Robin McKelvie. Robin joined us for a lovely lamb roast, enjoyed a tour around the inn and heard all about our community ownership story.
This fantastic recognition feels particularly special when we consider how far the inn has come. What began as a determined community effort to save a much-loved local inn has grown through hard work, commitment and a shared vision for its future. So many people have pulled together to keep the inn at the heart of Lochranza and it is wonderful to see those efforts now being recognised on a national stage.
It also demonstrates the value of positive media coverage, social marketing and continuing to share the story behind the LCI.
A huge thank you to everyone who has played a part in making the inn such a special place.
You can view the guide here:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/best-pubs-uk/
Best wishes,
The Lochranza Country Inn team
The Telegraph