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July 21st 2009
Published: July 21st 2009
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Hello lovelies! We recently went to Arran for an overnight stay. Its amazing to think that despite being so close, and only an hour's ferry ride away, we'd never been before now. We decided to go without Beth - A) to get a little bit of time to ourselves, and B) we wanted to have a good old drive round the island and do a reccie of best places, beaches and activities in the event that we might ... Read Full Entry



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Al, Shaz & Beth
Eggs on Legs
Eggs on Legs
Hullo!! We did a big fat trip a wee while ago covering Bonnie Scotland (our home), France, Spain, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand and China. Then we came home and had a lovely baby girl called Beth and Alan went back to work. Beth is 14 months old now (I know - where does the time go??) and we haven't been anywhere exotic for yonks. Consequently we are now 'dormant bloggers' which makes us feel a bit dreary, so we better get our skates on and find some good places to visit and report on pronto!!.................... full info
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Stone firesStone fires
Stone fires
We saw quite a few of these as we travelled round the island, at camp and picnic areas. Mmmmm makes me think of BBQs....!
Lion Rampart - Come on The Scotland!!Lion Rampart - Come on The Scotland!!
Lion Rampart - Come on The Scotland!!
On the side of the Calmac ferries.
Foxglove and dry stone wall.Foxglove and dry stone wall.
Foxglove and dry stone wall.
Lots of both of these in Arran.
Arran flora.Arran flora.
Arran flora.
This is where we had lunch on the first day in Pirnmill.This is where we had lunch on the first day in Pirnmill.
This is where we had lunch on the first day in Pirnmill.
Alan had an amazing seafood platter and I had venison terrine with Arran sausage and home made apple and raisin chutney. YUMSTER!!
ONe of the beaches at Brodick was covered in mussell shells.ONe of the beaches at Brodick was covered in mussell shells.
ONe of the beaches at Brodick was covered in mussell shells.
Spooooky disused church at Lamlash.Spooooky disused church at Lamlash.
Spooooky disused church at Lamlash.
Reckon this is just waiting for a property developer to come and turn it into some gorgeous apartments as it overlooks Holy Island with an unspoilt view. Wish we had the money.
Alan looking out to Holy Island from LamlashAlan looking out to Holy Island from Lamlash
Alan looking out to Holy Island from Lamlash
A yacht called Haggis.A yacht called Haggis.
A yacht called Haggis.
Yet again Alan was in his element sniffing round all the yachts at Lamlash muttering 'ah want a boat, ah want a boat'.
View of Lamlash from the pier.View of Lamlash from the pier.
View of Lamlash from the pier.
Holy Island bird life.Holy Island bird life.
Holy Island bird life.
Bye bye Arran....Bye bye Arran....
Bye bye Arran....
Parting view of Brodick from the ferry as we sailed away.
Waverley SteamerWaverley Steamer
Waverley Steamer
We saw this on the journey home. Think it may be travelling to the Clyde port in Glasgow as its the water festival this weekend coming.
Looking across the Clyde to KintyreLooking across the Clyde to Kintyre
Looking across the Clyde to Kintyre
Absolutely stunning beaches on Arran, further complimented by the array of wild flowers framing the sand and shingle.



22nd July 2009

anonymous
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Lovely pictures and writeup. Happy to see you're back. I followed you as you travelled a few years ago (pre Beth)!
22nd July 2009

Alastair Dobson
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Arran Jumpers are not from Arran
Hiya, Just thought I would write a quick comment Aran Jumpers are actually from the Aran Isles in Galway Bay, Ireland. Glad you had a great trip to our island though. For more info on our food and dring see www.taste-of-arran.co.uk or for those planning a holiday best deals are found at www.visitarran.com Cheers Alastiar Taste of Arran
12th October 2009

James
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Scotland In Miniature indeed!
Excellent summary! My wife and I just visited Arran a month ago, and we seriously considered packing up, leaving the states and moving. We REALLY didn't want to leave. The stones at Machrie Moor are quite a sight. They have an almost mystic charm to them. The parking is easy to miss. I recommend getting a detailed ordinance map of the island just so you don't miss anything! Also, King's Cave is a great small hike, and Glenashdale Falls in Whiting Bay is a spectacular 2-tier waterfall. There are numerous golf courses along the island's coast with great views. We saw the seal statue too! Fortunately, there were 3 live seals about a mile further down the road.

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