Activities

Get active

Arran has something for everyone. Whether you’re 8 or 80, our island’s stunning environment is calling you to get out there and embrace your island-time with a variety of activities.

If adventure is your thing then look no further, we have sea kayaking, horse riding, canyoning, hillwalking, mountain biking, golf, archery, abseiling and lots more, all offering opportunity to really get to see, hear, smell and feel what Arran is all about. Equipment for most activities can be hired if need be, and expert guidance is offered in all pursuits listed.

If you’d rather keep it low key, you might want to think about low level walking around the villages, perhaps covering some of the Arran Coastal way, trying out Disc Golf or Mini Golf in Brodick, alpaca trekking, enjoying a farm tour or just taking in the stunning views that will amaze you around each corner. Many villages have putting and tennis courts which are readily available, and some have bowls which you can (literally) try your hand at.

If the weather isn’t favourable (and remember it’s only fairy rain on Arran…it’s just we can have rather big fairies) there are also lots of indoor activities, such as Brodick Castle, Arran Heritage Museum and COAST Marine Discovery Centre. If you just want to relax then you might like to enjoy an alternative holistic experience, perhaps with a treatment that invigorates you or just helps you to chillax.

Get active with us

Arran Access Trust

Since inception in 1999, the Arran Access Trust has evolved from a community group set up primarily to resolve issues between landowners and walker...
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Lochranza Centre CIC

We provide educational courses in geology/geography and biology together with outdoor activities such as gorge walking/abseiling/paddling/mountain...
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Arran Alpacas

Arran Alpacas offer fun & engaging trekking experiences with our loveable alpacas. These are accessible for all - there are options for every group...
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Lamlash Cruises

Lamlash Cruises run daily crossings to Holy Isle and a range of boat trips from Lamlash Pier during the summer season. We also offer sightseeing b...
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Kayak Arran

Kayak Arran offers full day and half day tours around the beautiful coastline of the Isle of Arran, and its neighbouring islands, Pladda and Holy I...
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Arran Geopark

OUR VISION Our landscape and heritage are conserved, enhanced, and valued for their contribution to people's well-being and Arran’s sustainability...
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Lochranza Pitch and Putt

Everyone, young or old, expert or novice, can enjoy playing Pitch and Putt at Lochranza Campsite. You do not have to be staying on the campsite to...
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North Sannox Pony Trekking

North Sannox pony trekking is a family run trekking centre on a working hill sheep farm on the north east of the Isle of Arran, established in 1981...
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Isle of Arran Heritage Museum

The Isle of Arran Heritage Museum, founded in 1976 (open to the public in 1979) is on the main road, at Rosaburn, just north of Brodick. Originally...
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Cairnhouse Riding Centre

We offer pony trekking for beginners/novices and hacking for experienced riders on a variety of well cared for horses and ponies. Riding along the...
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COAST Marine Discovery Centre

Come to our family friendly visitor centre and learn about Arran's sea life and marine protection in the Clyde. The COAST Discovery Centre is the U...
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Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club

Shiskine is a great place to spend some time. The course itself has 12 holes and is a seaside links course with wonderful views. Always in great co...
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Quirky Island Fact

#2 - There are 95 golf holes on Arran
These are a mix of parkland and links. Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay all offer 18 holes, whilst Machrie Bay and Corrie offer 9. Lochranza now has an 11 hole pitch and putt course, and the world renowned Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club offers 12 holes. Shiskine is often listed in the ‘top 100’ courses in the world. You can play all course with an Arran Golf Pass.

Quirky Island Fact

#2 - There are 95 golf holes on Arran
These are a mix of parkland and links. Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay all offer 18 holes, whilst Machrie Bay and Corrie offer 9. Lochranza now has an 11 hole pitch and putt course, and the world renowned Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club offers 12 holes. Shiskine is often listed in the ‘top 100’ courses in the world. You can play all course with an Arran Golf Pass.

Quirky Island Fact

#2 - There are 95 golf holes on Arran
These are a mix of parkland and links. Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay all offer 18 holes, whilst Machrie Bay and Corrie offer 9. Lochranza now has an 11 hole pitch and putt course, and the world renowned Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club offers 12 holes. Shiskine is often listed in the ‘top 100’ courses in the world. You can play all course with an Arran Golf Pass.