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Arran
offers visitors a wide variety of activities and has lots of places of
interest to suit all ages.
Walking – Arran
provides a mountain of opportunities for those wanting to explore the island
on foot. From easy rambles to challenging peaks and ridges, walkers of all
experience can enjoy the spectacular scenery and wildlife that makes Arran
famous. The Arran Coastal Way has become a popular way of exploring the
island and provides a great variety of terrain along its 100km route.
Golf – home
to seven golf courses, Arran is paradise to its many resident golf
enthusiasts and to visitors alike. At Lagg we can arrange reservations and
transport guests to and from courses if required. With two courses only 15
minutes drive from the hotel and the furthest only 45 minutes, more than one
round can be enjoyed at different courses in any one day.
Fishing –
sea and fresh water fishing are both available on Arran. We can
arrange for boat hire and permits for trout and salmon fishing in the burns
and lochs on the island.
Pheasant Shooting – at Lagg we can arrange interesting and unusual driven shooting at Dougarie
estate on the west side of the island.
Arran Adventures – this
company based in Brodick has a wide selection of exhilarating activities to
choose from. Kayaking, mountain-boarding, guided climbs, power kite flying
and an indoor climbing wall are to name but a few.
Flying Fever – paragliding is an option for those with a head for heights. Zabdi Keen
offers excellent training for those wanting to enjoy the freedom of the
skies.
Horse
Riding – pony
trekking is available at
North Sannox
and Blackwaterfoot. We can arrange lessons and treks for guests during
their stay.
Brodick Castle & Gardens – cared
for by the National Trust, the castle was once the seat of the Dukes of
Hamilton and was home to the Duke and Duchess of Montrose until 1957. The
furniture and antiques have been maintained throughout the castle since it
was last occupied and visitors can immerse themselves in the aristocratic
splendour throughout. The gardens provide a haven for enthusiasts and for
those visiting in the spring, the world famous rhododendrons will be in
bloom. Rangers arrange guided walks for people of all ages and the
Countryside Centre and adventure playground are great attractions for
children.
Isle of Arran
Heritage Museum – with its collection of
photographs, postcards, agricultural and industrial machinery, the museum
gives us a link with the past and a way of life now passed.
Machrie Standing Stones – only a
short walk from the main road on the west side of the island, there is a
collection of stone circles and stone uprights on Machrie Moor.
Holy Island – this small island situated off Lamlash has a long spiritual history with evidence of a 13th
Century monastery and the cave of a 6th Century monk – St Molaise.
The island is now home to a number of Buddhist monks and has a centre where
visitors can learn about their philosophy and way of life.
Boat
trips from Lamlash to
Holy Island
run throughout the summer months.
Ardshiel Gallery
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www.ardshielgallery.com
The
Ardshiel Art Gallery displays some wonderful and important collections of
art in their gallery in Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran including paintings,
sculptures and ceramics. We exhibit a mixture of paintings by well known
artists, which range from very modern to more classical in appearance.
Established in 2002, the gallery, a small intimate
space, is an informal place for art enthusiasts, collectors and first
time buyers to browse through an exciting collection of works. The
artwork may prove suitable for the home, business, restaurants, or
nightclubs. Whether it is a landscape or still life, figurative ,
abstract or super-realist, Ardshiel has something for every taste.
Exhibitions
are held in the Spring, Summer and Autumn and there are usually over ten
artists work on display. The opening hours are from 11.30 am to 5pm
Wednesday to Saturday.
Spring opens Sunday March 19th runs to Monday 1st
May
Summer opens Saturday 27th
May runs to Monday 28th August
Autumn opens Saturday 16th
September runs to Sunday 29th October
Ardshiel is
owned and run by Ken MacGregor, an artist himself, and his wife Jan -
www.ardshielgallery.com
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