Isle of Arran Links

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Arran Bird Watching	James Cassells keeps Arran up to date with bird sightings
Arran Coastal Way	A group of hardy volunteers can be spotted creating and repairing the coastal way in all weathers. Please note this is a way not a path!
	Arran's destination management organisation web site is Arran's most comprehensive information site
	Arran's outdoor and walking festival is run for visitors and islanders to enjoy Arran's delights. This festival takes place in September each year
	Arran's wildlife festival takes place in May each year- Arran has amazing wildlife, book early as the events fill up fast.
	Arran Mountain Bike Club meets almost every Thursday and sometimes at weekends. There's so much to discover and wild trails to ride, none of the manicured stuff here!
	Arran Adventure offer many courses and activities on land and sea. They also hire mountain bikes.
	Arran Power and Sail off rib trips around Arran as well as centrally located mountain bike hire.
	Wild Walks on Arran is run by mountain guide Lucy Wallace. Not only does Lucy have local knowledge of the Arran Landscape but she also has a wealth of knowledge about our wildlife.
	Flying fever offer paragliding courses on Arran
	For all the local music scene news
	The museum only shows items related to Arran. It is run by dedicated volunteers. You can book a Wednesday session in the geneaoligy department , it is so interesting it's hard to leave!
	A Taste of Arran encompasses the food and drink companies who are based on Arran. you can find out about the companies and order on products on-line.
	Arran distillers are based in Lochranza, a tour around the distillery is a must !
	Arran Brewery are based just outside Brodick in Cladach, you can have a short tour and taste the different beers on offer.
	A short stay or a day trip is something always to be remembered. There's no alcohol, music or dogs allowed!.
	Arran is full of artists, some of who show at The Arran Art Gallery in Whiting Bay. Other's show in their own studios and around the island so keep a look out for signs to studios and potteries!
Brodick Golf Club	Brodick golf club is a 3 minute walk from the Glenartney.
Visit Arran.net	This portal web site has links to Arran businesses.
Tony West photography	Great photographer have a look at the gallery

Back to How to get to Arran

	Calmac sails from Ardrossan to Brodick. This is the main way to get to Arran. There is a car park at Ardrossan if you decide not bring a car over (car and bike hire is available on Arran) There is also a route from the North- Clonaig to Lochranza.
	The Ardrossan Harbour train from Glasgow Central links in with the ferry- very convenient, economical and easy. Just take your bike on this train so the conductor told me- check this!!!
	Easy jet fly from Glasgow Airport, there's an airport bus to Paisley Gilmore Street station which allows you to jump on the Arossan harbour train.
	Ryan Air fly from Prestwick, just get on the train at the airport to Kilwinning and change for Arossan Harbour.
Taxi to Arran Ferry	This taxi company can be pre booked to take you directly to the ferry from Glasgow Airport.
Ardrossan local Taxi	Taxi service to Prestwick and Glasgow Airports and local train stations. Mention The Glenartney when booking and get 10% discount.

Other Interesting Links

	A parisian apartment- friends of ours have a wonderful flat in Paris for rent.
	Robbie and Angela worked for Lowe for for many years. Great products and people!
Bush Baby	Baby carriers produced by a very good friend- Great products!
	High sports is owned by a good friend who stripped the wallpaper from room 10 when we renovated the Glenartney!
	A magazine for for the best Scotland has to offer the outdoors adventurer