What's On

Eventful times

Arran has an amazing community and whilst we have some big international events, we also want to invite our visitors to join in with local events too.

The two biggest, and longest established, events on the island both take place in August – Arran Farmers’ Show takes place the first Wednesday in August, and Brodick Highland Games takes place ‘the first Saturday after the Show’ (there’s a wee quirk for you!). Former Arranachs often flock back home that week as it’s a great way to catch up with old friends from days gone by.

However, if big events aren't your thing, there’s also lots of smaller community events – village coffee mornings, sales of work, concerts, ceilidhs. These are a great way to find out more about each village, and be sure and take time to listen to the local craic. While you're here pick up a copy of the local paper 'The Arran Banner' and check out the 'What's On' pages.

Arran’s creativity comes to the fore with plentiful arts festivals and events. Various music festivals (Arran Music Festival, Arran Rock n Blues Festival, Music Arran, Arran Folk Festival etc) take place throughout the year, whilst the McLellan Arts Festival takes place in September. Arran Open Studios have an open weekend in August when you can visit artists at work. Performing arts also include dramatic performances which take place in villages on an ad hoc basis, as well as the Arran Drama Festival each February.

Arran’s amazing natural environment is also the perfect playground for sporting events such as trail runs, ultra marathons, Arran Sportive, Rugby 7s and Cricket 6s!

Scroll down to see some of Arran's 2025 events or view a downloadable list of the rest of this year's events here.

Some upcoming events for your diary

There’s always loads to do on your visit to Arran. Every week there are lots of local daily activities that will welcome visitors, as well as larger special one-off events and festivals.

We'll continue to update this page with events happening in 2025 as they're announced so keep checking back!

What's On

Trev's Pop Music Quiz
The Ormidale

EVERY TUESDAY

Test your knowledge and/or guesswork in our fun, informal Pop quiz and compete for "sensational" prizes.

Quizmaster Trevor will be donning the golden jacket and asking the questions.

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Rock & Pop Bingo
The Ormidale

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Join Trev for a fun game (or two) of Rock & Pop Bingo! Listen to some great tracks and score them off on your bingo card for a striaght line or a full house! Great fun for all!

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General Knowledge Quiz
The Ormidale

EVERY THURSDAY

Join Tommy every Thursday at 9pm for his famous general knowledge quiz. The oldest established - and best - general quiz on Arran!

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Open Sessions
Ormidale Pavilion

EVERY FRIDAY

7pm Come along and sing, play or just listen to local musicians perform folk, blues, jazz, pop, etc. BYOB. Donation welcome toward room hire. 

Folk Music Session
Ormidale Hotel, Brodick

EVERY SUNDAY

9pm Come along and sing, play or just listen to local musicians perform folk, blues, jazz, pop, etc.

Craft Club
Whiting Bay hall (lesser hall)

LAST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

All welcome! Different craft activity each month. Cost £7.50 pp to include tea/coffee, cake and  craft materials.

Drift Inn Quiz Night
The Drift Inn, Lamlash

Every Thursday 

8pm - 10pm - £1 entry 

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Auchrannie Fitness Classes
Auchrannie Resort

Various Fitness Classes Daily.  £3.50 for members/guest £7.00 for non members per session.

Book online at www.auchrannie.co.uk/bookfitness or visit leisure reception desk or call us on 01770 302234 (ext 4755)

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The Shack and Grill - Locations
Various

Airstream food trailer with plots in
📍BRODICK 📍LAMLASH 📍WHITING BAY

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Live Music
Douglas Hotel
PLAYING LIVE - 9PM to LATE
Fabulous line-up of Musicians - EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT - some local to the Island and some from just across the water!
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Open Session
Douglas Hotel

SATURDAY AFTERNOONS - 3PM - 5PM

Open to all, so feel free to bring an instrument and join local musicians, or simply pop in & enjoy!

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Live Music
Auchrannie Cruize

Scott MacDonald will be joining us from 9pm EVERY Saturday in February!!

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Kildonan Fun Week - Taiko Drumming
Kildonan 07 Jul 2025

11am - 12pm and 1pm - 2pm 

Taiko Drumming (Taster Sessions) Limited to 8 people per session. Juniors must be accompanied by an adult (not charged) £4 per adult, £1 per child

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Kildonan Fun Week - Seal and Shore Walk
Kildonan 07 Jul 2025

10am - 12pm 

From Kildonan Hall with NTS Rangers and COAST. 

Wellies or boots advisable. BOOK THROUGH COAST. Hot and cold refreshments available afterwards. £6.50 per person, unnder 3's free. 

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Machrie 125 Celebration - Two Person Texas Scramble
Machrie Bay Golf Club 07 Jul 2025

Tee times available between 11am-1pm. Entry fee £18 per pair including a refreshment - followed by prize giving and BBQ. To enter please email: machrieclubsec@googlemail.com

Kildonan Fun Week - Fancy Dress Fitness
Kildonan 08 Jul 2025

9.30am - 11.30am £8 per adult

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Kildonan Fun Week - Fun Run
Kildonan 08 Jul 2025

Village hall start 7pm. £3 per adult, £2 junior - refreshments 

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Kildonan Fun Week - Craft Sale
Kildonan 09 Jul 2025

11am - 4pm 

Cream Teas & refreshments for sale. Free entry. £10 for a craft stall.

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Kildonan Fun Week - Car Treasure Hunt
Kildonan 10 Jul 2025

Village Hall, start 7pm. BBQ on return, £5 per car.

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Land Rover Safari - Arran off the beaten track!
Brodick Castle, Garden and Country Park 10 Jul 2025

An adventurous all-day Land Rover tour into the heart of Arran to discover our amazing wildlife, archaeology, mountains and forestry.

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Dog Show
Field at the top of Silver Sands, Kildonan (just drive the low road to find it!) 11 Jul 2025

As part of Kildonan Fun Week, come along to the Dog Show - lots of classes for all dogs and all owners

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Whiting Bay Fun Weekend - Family Fun in The Park
Sandbraes Park 11 Jul 2025

5pm - 11pm 

BBQ, Licensed bar, Tombola, Raffle, Bouncy Castle and more. 

 

5:30 - Arran Runners Kings Cross fun run (2.5 mile trail race open to all over 13 years old) 

Otter's Tail Holy Isle Paddlesports Challenge
Lamlash 12 Jul 2025

This year it will be on Saturday 12th July at noon. The challenge is to paddle, kayak, row or SUP the 11 kms round Holy Isle from Lamlash Pier. Contact Andy or Elanor at Otter’s Tail for more information or to enter:info@otterstail.co.uk 

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Kildonan Fun Week - Family Ceilidh
Kildonan 12 Jul 2025

7pm - 11pm

BYO Refreshments. Families £15, Adults £5

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Whiting Bay Fun Weekend - Saturday
Whiting Bay 12 Jul 2025

12:30pm - Crowning of Bay Queen @ the Jetty with Piper

1-4pm - Putting Competition & baking stall

2:30pm Fun bowling afternoon. Open to all!

Summer Farmers Market
Bellevue Farm 13 Jul 2025

The Farmer’s Market at Bellevue Farm is a chance for the Island’s local producers to come together, a place where people can see (and shop) all the fresh produce that Arran has to offer.

It’s part of our farm to fork proposition; by shopping locally you not only help the planet by minimising transport costs, but you can eat fresh food and know exactly where it has come from. You’ll also find stalls with locally produced home made goods and handcrafts.

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Whiting Bay Fun Weekend - Sunday
Whiting Bay 13 Jul 2025

10am Sand sculpture competition @ the jetty

6:30pm - Family quiz and Raffle draw - Bring your own snacks and drinks 

Arran Open Studios Taster Exhibition
Brodick Hall 14 Jul 2025

11th - 14th July

An opportunity to see a selection of work done by this year's exhibition.

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Whiting Bay Shore Scramble
The Shore resturant, Whiting Bay 14 Jul 2025

Join us as we explore Whiting Bay jetty, where we’ll have a guddle in the rock pools to discover the myriad of marine creatures exposed by the falling tide.

Time: 09:00 – 10:30

Pricing: £4 per person. Children under the age of 3 are free (donations welcome) U18’s must be accompanied by a full paying parent/guardian.

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Whiting Bay Fun Weekend - Monday
Whiting Bay 14 Jul 2025

9am - Coast Seashore Scramble 

6:30pm Evening car treasure hunt - starts centre of village £10 per car

Blackwaterfoot Shore Scramble
Kinloch Car Park 18 Jul 2025

Join us as we explore the rocky shores in Blackwaterfoot, where we’ll have a guddle in the rock pools to discover the myriad of marine creatures exposed by the falling tide.

Time: 11:00 – 12:30

Meeting Place: Kinloch Hotel Car Park

Pricing: £5.50 per person. Children under the age of 3 are free (donations welcome) U18’s must be accompanied by a full paying parent/guardian.

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Old Blind Dogs
Corrie and Sannox Village Hall 19 Jul 2025
Old Blind Dogs are coming to Corrie & Sannox Village Hall on 19th July!
Inducted into the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame. Old Blind Dogs have celebrated over 30 years on the road touring all over the USA, Europe and at home.
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Isle of Arran Pipe Band
Brodick Castle 20 Jul 2025

From 2pm outside the Castle.

Corrie Capers
Corrie 01 Aug 2025

1st-3rd August,

𝙲𝚎𝚕𝚎𝚋𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙲𝚘𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚎 𝙲𝚊𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜 & 𝟷𝟽𝟻 𝚢𝚎𝚊𝚛𝚜 𝚘𝚏 𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙲𝚘𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚎 𝙷𝚘𝚝𝚎𝚕.
𝙹𝚘𝚒𝚗 𝚞𝚜 𝚘𝚗 𝙵𝚛𝚒𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝟷𝚜𝚝 - 𝚂𝚞𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝟹𝚛𝚍 𝚘𝚏 𝙰𝚞𝚐𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊 𝚠𝚎𝚎𝚔𝚎𝚗𝚍 𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕 𝚘𝚏 𝚌𝚕𝚊𝚜𝚜𝚒𝚌 𝙲𝚘𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚎 𝚜𝚑𝚎𝚗𝚊𝚗𝚒𝚐𝚊𝚗𝚜, 𝚊 𝚋𝚘𝚒𝚜𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚘𝚞𝚜 𝚋𝚒𝚛𝚝𝚑𝚍𝚊𝚢 𝚋𝚊𝚜𝚑 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎…

 

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Lamlash Shore Scramble
COAST Discovery Centre 01 Aug 2025

Join us as we explore Lamlash’s old pier, where we’ll have a guddle in the rock pools to discover the myriad of marine creatures exposed by the falling tide.

Time: 10:30 – 12:00

Meeting Place: COAST Discovery Centre

Pricing: £5.50 per person. Children under the age of 3 are free (donations welcome) U18’s must be accompanied by a full paying parent/guardian

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Arran Farmers Show
Glenkiln Farm, Lamlash 06 Aug 2025

A big event in the Arran calendar, the Arran Show always draws a crowd and has something for everyone to enjoy. Come along and see the cattle, sheep, horses and dogs...all aiming to win the coveted Champion Rosettes. There will also be plenty of stances highlighting the best of the islands craft and produce.

More details to follow
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Brodick Highland Games
Ormidale Park, Brodick 09 Aug 2025

Another highlight in the Arran calendar, the Brodick Highland Games are always held the Saturday after the Arran Show and this is a great traditional day out for all the family where you'll find heavy events, highland dancing, athletics, children's fancy dress and stalls galore! 

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10k Trail Run
Brodick 09 Aug 2025

This is approx 10k. Runners will leave the field and turn left, run up the Burnside Road to Glen Cloy, then up left through the forestry track to the Cnoc na Dail car park at top of the Brodick/Lamlash hill. They then turn left (again) and run back down the Fairy Glen, across the Crocodile Field, through West Mayish and back to the Highland Games field. Entries will be taken on the day and more details will follow!

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COAST is 30!
Discovery Centre, Lamlash 16 Aug 2025

Get ready for a big summer fun day as COAST pulls out all the stops for a big birthday celebration on Saturday 16th August!

Activities include:FREE snorkel taster sessions,FREE boat trips on the RV COAST Explorer,Local live music,Seaweed cooking demonstrations,BBQ,Zero Waste Cafe,Ocean-themed VR experiences, Plus lots more!

Save the date and let’s make it a 30th celebration to remember! 

Festivities will take place in and around the Discovery Centre in Lamlash. 

If you’re on Arran and you love the sea, this is a day not to be missed!

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Arran Open Studios
Arran wide 18 Aug 2025

15th - 18th August 

For the very best in contemporary art and craft on the Isle of Arran. For the very best in contemporary art and craft on the Isle of Arran. Whether you are already enjoying art, or maybe just a wee bit curious Whether you already love and feel inspired by the Isle of Arran. Or maybe this is your first time… Whether you want to purchase the object of your desire, see how the artists work, browse the studios and creative places - or even if you want to just pop in for a wee chat - you are very welcome! Unfortunately not all studios can take cards or contactless payment, so please consider bringing adequate cash if you think you may wish to buy

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Brodick Shore Scramble
Brodick Castle Car Park 19 Aug 2025

Join us as we explore Merkland Shore off Brodick Bay, where we’ll have a guddle in the rock pools to discover the myriad of marine creatures exposed by the falling tide.

Time: 14:30 – 16:00

Meeting Place: Brodick Castle Car Park (please show your ticket at the gate to let them know you are attending the event. Alternatively, make a day of it and pay to enter the castle and grounds earlier in the day before joining us at 13.30).

Pricing: £5.50 per person. Children under the age of 3 are free (donations welcome) U18’s must be accompanied by a full paying parent/guardian.

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Arran International Festival of Music and Song
Isle of Arran 24 Aug 2025

18th - 24th August 

Following the huge success of its inaugural year, the Arran International Festival of Chamber Music and Song returns, 18th to 24th August 2025. Visit us this summer - there will be concerts featuring international, local and young musicians alike, coming together to create a series of beautiful musical events. The full programme will be announced in early Spring.

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Isle of Arran Pipe Band
Brodick Castle 24 Aug 2025

From 2pm outside the Castle

Passenger Events: Adventures on Arran
Brodick (The Wineport, Cladach Beach Bar, Ormidale) 06 Sep 2025
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McLellan Arts Festival
Various Locations 12 Sep 2025

5th - 12th September 

Arran Theatre and Arts Trust are excited to announce the return of the McLellan Arts Festival!

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Autumn Farmers Market
Bellevue Farm 28 Sep 2025

The Farmer’s Market at Bellevue Farm is a chance for the Island’s local producers to come together, a place where people can see (and shop) all the fresh produce that Arran has to offer. It’s part of our farm to fork proposition; by shopping locally you not only help the planet by minimising transport costs, but you can eat fresh food and know exactly where it has come from. You’ll also find stalls with locally produced home made goods and handcrafts.

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Shop Arran
Arran 16 Nov 2025

14/15/16 November

All things Shopping on Arran - promoting events and independent shops on our lovely island.

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Winter Farmers Market
Bellevue Farm 07 Dec 2025

The Farmer’s Market at Bellevue Farm is a chance for the Island’s local producers to come together, a place where people can see (and shop) all the fresh produce that Arran has to offer. It’s part of our farm to fork proposition; by shopping locally you not only help the planet by minimising transport costs, but you can eat fresh food and know exactly where it has come from. You’ll also find stalls with locally produced home made goods and handcrafts.

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