The hills are alive on Arran
The Arran hills were alive with walkers, runners and cyclists last month as the island finally emerged from lockdown.
Leisure
Leisure
Spring is a great time to be bird watching
Spring is an exciting time of year, awaiting the arrival of our summer visitors and seeing the last of our winter visitors leaving.
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Seagrass forms meadows in the sea
On land we take grass for granted – but underwater, seagrass can only thrive in very specific conditions and so is quite unusual to see.
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Mountain festival will go ahead next year
As 2020 draws to a close our thoughts turn to next year, and hopefully better things to come, having skipped a year for the first time in its 14 year history, the Arran Mountain Festival has confirmed it is to go ahead next year.
Outdoors
Busy spell continues for Arran’s mountain rescue team
Scottish Mountain Rescue have reported an increase in the number of mountain incidents across Scotland.
Outdoors
Rescue 03 overwhelmed by well-wishers after accident
The messages were from work colleagues and Coastguard rescue teams from all across Scotland and England, demonstrating the strong ‘family bond’ and camaraderie among the teams.
Outdoors
Ramblers welcome Lucy as first female president
Lucy is a professional wildlife guide and outdoor instructor who holds winter, summer and International Mountain Leader awards. She is an accredited Duke of Edinburgh’s Award assessor and works with schools and young people on expeditions throughout Scotland.
Outdoors
Torrylinn Beach clean to go ahead
Beach Buddies Arran will undertake their beach clean at Torrylinn Beach, Kilmory on Sunday March 15 between 10.30am and 12.30pm.