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Arran and Outdoor Links On this page you will find a selection of links to information about Arran and the outdoors. If you would like to add your link to this page please email us at info@arranoutdoorfestival.co.uk.
Information About Arran Arran is often referred to as "Scotland in Miniature". When you visit you will find that Arran is also a very special place to be. There is always plenty to do, see (and eat) and these websites are a useful place to start when planning your trip. VisitArran Useful visitors guide to the Isle of Arran with lots of information about short breaks, accommodation, activities and events. Online Guide to Arran www.visitarran.net Another useful place to look for information about accomodation and the island in general. Arran Info arran.info Interactive guide to the Isle of Arran. Getting To and Around Arran Arran is suprisingly accessible, particularly from the port of Ardrossan which is under an hour away from Glasgow, and Prestwick Airport. It is the most southerly of the inhabited West Coast Islands of Scotland and as such is also very easy to get to from the North of England, and a great place to start an island hopping holiday. Caledonian Macbrayne www.calmac.co.uk View ferry timetables, book online and get the latest service information on Caledonian Macbrayne's website. Stagecoach www.stagecoachbus.com Stagecoach operate regular buses around Arran. Arran Outdoors The Arran Adventure Company www.arranadventure.com
Lucy Wallace www.arranwildwalks.co.uk
Arran Power and Sail www.arranpowerandsail.com
Specialists in power boat trips and powerboating for team building activities, corporte events and stag and hen dos.
Arran Bike Club www.arranbikeclub.com
Arran Coastal Way www.coastalway.co.uk The Coastal Way of the Isle of Arran provides both low level walks and continuous walking around the coast of Arran.
Wild on Arran wildonarran.blogspot.com Blog about life on Arran, wildlife and the great outdoors- by Lucy Wallace who leads guided walks on the island.
Golf There are no less than seven golf courses on Arran which means that there is are more courses here per head of population than anywhere else in the world. It is possible to purchase a pass to play on all seven. Available from the golf courses and most guest hosues and hotels. Lamlash Golf Club www.lamlashgolfclub.co.uk
Wildlife Arran is home to some of Scotland's most iconic wildlife including red deer, red squirrels, otters, hen harriers and the beautiful golden eagle. During the summer months there are guided walks on offer with the RSPB and the National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service. Arran Wildlife Festival www.arranwildlife.co.uk
Arran Birding www.arranbirding.co.uk
Community of Arran Seabed Trust www.arrancoast.co.uk
Other Activities on Arran Arran is steeped in history and culture. There is always plenty to do and see on the island even when the weather is a little dreich. Brodick Castle and Country Park www.nts.org.uk/Property/13
Places to Stay on Arran Alltan Bed and Breakfast www.alltanarran.co.uk Cosy bed and breakfast in Brodick and sponsors of Paddy Dillons talk on the 20th Sept
Glenartney Guest House www.glenartney-arran.co.uk Comfortable family run hotel in Brodick that is welcoming to walkers, climbers and other outdoor folk. Equipment drying facilities available. Auchrannie Resort www.auchrannie.co.uk
Eden Lodge Hotel www.edenlodgehotel.co.uk
The Belvedere Guest House www.visionunlimited.co.uk/belvedere The Belvedere is a comfortable guest house in Brodick with stunning views out over the bay.As well as standard bed and breakfast a range of pampering alternative therapies are also available. Ormidale Hotel www.ormidale-hotel.co.uk The Ormidale is a lively 7 bedroom pub and hotel in Brodick serving homecooked food and an excellent range of real ales and whiskies. It will be the final stop for our Safari Supper on the 19th of September.
Eating and drinking on Arran Arran is famous for quality fresh local produce and you will find a wide variety of delicious food on offer at the numerous pubs, hotels and restaurants. Creelers Restaurant and Smokehouse www.creelers.co.uk
Isle of Arran Distillery www.arranwhisky.com The Arran distillery is situated in Lochranza at the Northend of the island. It is possible to tour the distillery and indulge in a tasting session. There is also a restaurant and shop on site. Taste of Arran www.taste-of-arran.co.uk Taste of Arran is a team of 11 premier food and drink producers on Arran who have collaborated to bring you delicious food. It is possible to purchase this produce in their online shop.
Weather and Conditions Arran has its own unique weather patterns and is often warmer and dryer than other Scottish destinations. The weather is very much governed by a maritime regime and the prevailing winds are warm and wet and usually from the Southwest. The weather can be quite changeable, so it is very important to get a forecast before you set out. It may also be warm and sunny at one end of the island and absolutely tipping it down at the other! Mountain Weather Information Service www.mwis.org.uk Excellent weather resource for walkers and climbers. Arran falls within the Western Highlands Forecast. Met Office www.metoffice.gov.uk Five day forecasts with access to synoptic charts, rainfall radars and satellite imagery. Easy Tide Online Tidal Predictions easytide.ukho.gov.uk Handy website offering free tidal predictions seven days ahead and further ahead for a small fee. Vital for the Black Cave section of the Coastal Way at the Southend of Arran Goatfell Webcam www.arran-hideaways.co.uk/webcam.asp What is the weather doing on Goatfell right now? Arran hideaways have a webcam looking out from their office window towards Goatfell. Useful and Interesting Outdoor Links Scottish Outdoor Access Code www.outdooraccess-scotland.com Know the code. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code website details your rights and responsibilities when enjoying the outdoors. Essential reading for anyone venturing into the hills. Mountaineering Council Of Scotland www.mcofs.org.uk The Mountaineering Council of Scotland, the MCofS, represents mountaineers, climbing and hill walking enthusiasts in Scotland. TGO Magazine www.tgomagazine.co.uk Monthly mag for all things outdoors. |
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The Arran Adventure Company offers lots of exciting outdoor activities from kayaking to rock climbing and gorgewalking to mountain biking. The ideal place to come and try something a bit different. Perfect for families, groups, and stag or hen dos. 
Discover the breathtaking mountains, moors and coastline of 
Arran bike club are an active club meeting regularly to ride and build trails. Check out their website for a mountain bike trails map and useful info on cycling on Arran. 
A par 64 18 hole course that whilst small, is challenging for golfers of all abilities. The views of Lamlash Bay are fantastic. 
Our sister festival takes place in May and is an extravaganza of wildlife watching events and workshops. The website also has details of other wildlife watching events that take place throughout the year. 
Arran is a special place with special birds and birding on Arran is interesting at any time of the year. This website is an excellent and unique resource with lots of information about the birds you might see on Arran and latest sightings. The website is maintained by Arran's Bird Recorder, James Cassels, who positively encourages sightings to be reported to him. 
COAST is a voluntary community group set up to try to protect marine life around Arran. COAST's main aim is to set up a No Take Zone and Marine Protected Area in Lamlash Bay. The organisation boasts some 1800 members from all over the world although it is composed mainly of islanders from Arran. 
The Castle offers 600 years of history, a fabulous collection of valuable artefacts, and stunning views over Brodick Bay to the Ayrshire Coast. The Castle Gardens provide an unrivalled experience from the formal walled garden to its woodland walks. Brodick holds three national collections of rhododendron that flower in almost every month of the year. The Park extends from seashore to mountain top with over ten miles of way-marked trails and abundant wildlife. 
Spa Resort, Country House and self catering lodges, situated in beautiful Glencloy on the outskirts of Brodick. The Auchrannie boasts three restaurants, gymnasium and swiming pool, which are open to non residents and will also be the venue for Paddy Dillon's talk. 
Welcoming hotel with cosy bar serving excellent food with beautiful views over Whiting Bay. Eden Lodge has a sister establishment in Brodick, The Eden Bar and Brasserie, that will be one of the stopping off points for the Safari Supper on the 21st.
Creelers Smokehouse makes delicious smoked products available for sale within the shop and in the restaurant situated at Home Farm, just outside Brodick. 
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