"Mention Arran in everything. Even the ‘non Arran’ questions ... you can slot Arran anywhere you want, which is great as it basically represents everything Britain has undergone in the past 550Ma or so." How to pass first year geology at Cambridge (PDF). sedgwickclub.soc.srcf.net/guides/1aexa...

If you're also on Instagram, take a look at the amazing video of dolphins jumping in Whiting Bay that was shared by @arrancoast.bsky.social today 🐬😍 #Arran #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography www.instagram.com/reel/DPWJ7jf...

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Little Scottish #Lego figure hiding behind his bagpipes because he's shy and lots of people are travelling to #Scotland to ask him awkward questions about Scottish ancestry and what's under his kilt ... #travel 😉

Happy #FossilFriday! This is a giant millipede (Arthropleura) trail at Laggan on the Isle of Arran. With thanks to my son for highlighting it in the photo! #Arran

If you're looking for a book on the geology of Arran and like saving some money too, you can find a copy of Exploring geology on the Isle of Arran by C. J. Nicholas at Waterstones for £8, down from £32. They're clearing the books out. I've just ordered a copy. www.waterstones.com/book/explori...

Cormorants, Kildonan, Isle of Arran.

I've been taking advantage of the terrible weather to update our Arran What's On guide. I'm sure I've missed a lot, but I'm amazed by just how much there is going on throughout the year (click the link for more info and an easier read). DM if I've missed anything! www.arranlets.com/events #StormAmy

Cormorants, West Coast, Isle of Arran.

I've just created a BlueSky feed for Arran posts. It was a bit trickier than I'd hoped (and I'm still not sure it's quite working correctly, but I'll keep trying). Hope others also fund it useful! Link to the feed is: bsky.app/profile/did:... #Arran #IsleofArran #Scotland #Islands #Feeds

I love this view of whiting bay from the path between Sandbraes and Kings Cross. #Arran #Holidays #Scotland #Travel www.arranlets.com

@n-t-s.bsky.social has an opening for a Gardener. 40 hours per week based at Brodick Castle Gardens, Brodick, Isle of Arran. c-js.uk/46AhLxc

Last September: stood on the shore of #GreatCumbrae thinking #Arran looked stunning. This September: stood on Arran looking back - it IS stunning! #Scotland

Some new castle visits on our trip to the Isle of Arran and Scotland recently. This is Lochranza Castle, a beautifully sited L plan tower house mainly dating from the 16th century. A bucket list trip for me, and was not disappointed! 🙂

Breathtaking colours on the Isle of Arran today.

There's still time to book your free place at one of our upcoming SWSARF workshops. Join us at Brodick Hall, Arran, this Saturday, or at the Cat Strand in New Galloway on the 4th Oct. All welcome! More info on our Eventbrite page: bit.ly/3IdW91H #HESSupported

This is one of a few standing stones in Brodick (this is in the grounds of the castle). I always wonder about the significance of this group being on the other side of the island along a valley that leads to the better known Machrie stones. #standingstonesunday #arran #prehistory #scotland

I should think Stevenson and Fleming were annoyed when the Great Auk escaped from the line, exhibiting a live Great Auk would have been a major event, they were clearly trying to keep it healthy.

Eas Mor Falls When I visit the Isle of Arran, I always try to see something new. This time, I took a short hike with my buddy, Dusk, to Eas Mor Falls. It was well worth it. The scenery on the way and the view from on top were amazing. The path through the woodland to the falls is maintained by the…

Red Squirrel, Brodick Castle, Isle of Arran.

Highland Cow, Maol Fold, Machrie, Isle of Arran.

Just back from here. Had tae drag us, kicking & screaming ontae the ferry hame. Brilliant journey wi #Calmac and what a stunning island Arran is. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙 #Getitonyerbucketlist

Red Deer Stag, Lochranza, Isle of Arran.

New image to advertise the house - I doubt I'll ever make a new career as a graphic designer 🤣 Hope people like it though! #Scotland #Arran #Travel #Holdiays www.arranlets.com

Catacol 3 - part 3 From a lovely recent trip to the Isle of Arran #isleofarran #scotland #scottishislands #landscape #nature #photography #panorama

The beautiful Brodick Castle on the Isle of Arran. Amazing 97 heads of deer on the wall and red squirrels scamping around. #arran #redsquirrel

Brodick Castle, Arran #scotland #history #photography

Lochranza Castle, Arran #scotland #history #photography

You can tell autumn is on its way. Evening light on the peaceful west coast of Arran #scotland #photography

Arran. Golden eagles, red squirrels, red deer, common seal. Just otter to go....

Are you interested in the archaeology of South West Scotland? Join us at our first events for the SWSARF project! We'll be at Brodick Hall on 27th Sept and The CatStrand on 4th Oct discussing all things early-prehistoric. Head to our Eventbrite page for more info: bit.ly/4lEC5mp #HESSupported

I still can’t believe I just had one of the best holidays of my life on the Isle of Arran, just 50 miles from my home in Glasgow How strange it is that we so often forget the beauty that’s on our own doorstep In @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/2...

Fancy an autumn trip to Arran? We're now taking short break bookings from 3 days via Cottages on Arran. Click on our website link below to view availability and book. #Travel #Scotland #Shortbreak www.arranlets.com/booking

Machrie Stone Circle, Arran #scotland #history #photography

PORTRAIT OF A WILD HARE: This summer has been a good one for me and snowshoe hares. I like the detail in this recently photographed critter's face. Soon enough, it and the wild lands around it will be snow-white. #hares #rabbits #wildlife #nature

Beach sunset, Arran. #scape 📷 #photography

'What makes Arran such a treat is it’s so unspoilt. The west coast, in particular, is gorgeous and all but untouched. 'How strange it is that we so often forget the beauty that’s on our own doorstep' 👇

Goat Fell, Arran #scotland #hillwalking #outdoors

Great Sundew (Drosera Anglican) on the Isle of Arran earlier this month. Terrifying if you're a fly, fab to see if you aren't! #Wildflowerhour #Photography Https://www.arranlets.com

A Scottish post-box for this week's #PostboxSaturday At the bottom of Glen Sannox on the beautiful Isle of Arran

My favourite flowers! There are loads on Arran at the moment 😍

Very pale Harebells on Torrylin Cairn, Arran. #WildflowerHour

Beach #scape with otter, Kilmory, Arran. 📷 #photography

Sunset over grasses on the walk down to the sea this evening, last night on Arran. 📷 #photography

A great find last week - one of the world's rarest trees, the the Arran Whitebeam (Sorbus arranensis). Now only growing wild in two valleys in the north of Arran, the species is on the Whitebeam, The species is on the IUCN red list with only ~400 trees in the wild. #Arran #Treeoftheweek

Some nice flakes of Arran pitchstone out of Test pit 2 this morning @n-t-s.bsky.social in front of chambered cairn.

Marmalade hoverfly on Sheep’s-bit, Kilmory, Arran. #WildWebsWednesday

Perfect weather on The Isle of Arran

Kilmory beach, Arran. #BlueskyMonday 📷 #photography

Almost relevant for #StandingStoneSunday, this is Pitch Stone. An Obsidian like type of volcanic glass traded across Britain from Arran in the Neolithic. I'd love to know what the boats were like and what it was traded for. #WeekGForGlass #AlphabetChallenge #Photography