Arran Geopark Events

Wednesday, 6th December 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Fairy Dell

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Wednesday, 22nd November 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Clauchland Hills

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Thursday, 16th November 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - North Sannox Coast

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Friday, 6th October 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - King's Caves

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Friday, 29th September 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Imachar

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Friday, 22nd September 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Eas Mòr and Loch Garbad

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost |
Friday, 15th September 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - High Corrie

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 4 hours
Cost |
Friday, 25th August 2023

Beach Clean @ Largymore, Whiting Bay

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Wednesday, 23rd August 2023

Land Rover Safari - with Arran Ranger Service

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 6 hours
Cost |
Friday, 11th August 2023

Beach Clean @ Cordon, Lamlash

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Friday, 21st July 2023

Volunteer Work Meet @ Cordon, Lamlash

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Wednesday, 24th May 2023

Lochranza - Newton Point & Fairy Dell

Start | 11am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost |
Monday, 15th May 2023

Beach Clean @ Brodick

Start | 2pm
Approx. duration | 2 hours
Cost | free
Wednesday, 10th May 2023

King’s Cave & Drumadoon

Start | 10.30am
Approx. duration | 4 hours
Cost |
Wednesday, 26th April 2023

Corrie Shoreline Scramble

Start | 11.15am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost |
Saturday, 8th April 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Postie's Path

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 4 hours
Cost |
Friday, 24th March 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Glenashdale Falls

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost |
Friday, 3rd March 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Pirnmill

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost |
Friday, 24th February 2023

Gaelic Landscape Walk - King's Cave

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Tuesday, 15th November 2022

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Kingscross Point

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost |
Friday, 4th November 2022

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Glen Catacol

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Friday, 28th October 2022

Bugs and Grubs - Halloween Event for 6 -12 years olds

Start | 4pm
Approx. duration | 1.5 hours
Cost | free
Friday, 28th October 2022

Bugs and Grubs - Halloween Event for under 6 year old's.

Start | 11am
Approx. duration | 1.5 hours
Cost | free
Wednesday, 26th October 2022

Scary beach clean and sculpture competition - Blackwaterfoot

Start | 10.30am
Approx. duration | 2 hours
Cost | free
Monday, 24th October 2022

The Great Arran Dog Walk - Penny's Big Adventure

Start | 1.30pm
Approx. duration | 2 hours
Cost | free
Thursday, 20th October 2022

For Peat's Sake

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 2 hours
Cost |
Wednesday, 19th October 2022

Creating a Wildlife Garden

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 6.5 hours
Cost | free
Saturday, 15th October 2022

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Loch Iorsa

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Friday, 14th October 2022

Walk Like a Dinosaur

Start | 10.30am
Approx. duration | 6 hours
Cost | free
Tuesday, 11th October 2022

Pop-up Cool Campers

Start | 10.30am
Approx. duration | 4 hours
Cost | free
Monday, 10th October 2022

Gaelic Landscape Walk - North Glen Sannox

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Saturday, 8th October 2022

Beach Clean @ Corriecravie

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Thursday, 29th September 2022

Beach/Shore Clean

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Friday, 23rd September 2022

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Imachar coastline

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Friday, 9th September 2022

Volunteer Work Meet @ Thunderguy

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Thursday, 25th August 2022

Volunteer Work Meet @ Lochranza

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Wednesday, 24th August 2022

Intro to Arran's Geology @ Arran Heritage Museum

Start | 1.30pm
Approx. duration | 1 hours
Cost | free
Friday, 5th August 2022

Volunteer Work Meet @ Catacol

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Thursday, 28th July 2022

Volunteer Work Meet @ Fisherman's Walk, Brodick

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Wednesday, 27th July 2022

Intro to Arran's Geology @ Arran Heritage Museum

Start | 1.30pm
Approx. duration | 1 hours
Cost | free
Friday, 22nd July 2022

Volunteer Work Meet @ Cordon, Lamlash

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Saturday, 16th July 2022

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Whiting Bay to Largybeg Point

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Friday, 15th July 2022

Volunteer Work Meet @ Cordon, Lamlash

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Tuesday, 5th July 2022

Glen Rosa - with Arran Ranger Service

Start | 9.30am
Approx. duration | 4.5 hours
Cost |
Friday, 1st July 2022

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Glen Catacol

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Friday, 24th June 2022

Gaelic Landscape Walk - The Three Beinns, with Arran Ranger Service

Start | 8.30am
Approx. duration | 8 hours
Cost |
Saturday, 18th June 2022

Gaelic Landscape Walk - Gleann Easan Biorach

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost |
Sunday, 5th June 2022

Gaelic Landscape Walk - North Arran

Start | 9am
Approx. duration | 7 hours
Cost |
Wednesday, 1st June 2022

Kildonan Geology & Wildlife Walk - with Arran Ranger Service

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 4 hours
Cost |
Wednesday, 25th May 2022

Corrie Shoreline Scramble

Start | 10am
Approx. duration | 3 hours
Cost |
Friday, 13th - Sunday, 15th September 2019

Arran Geofest 2019

Location | Isle of Arran
Cost | free

Click here for details.

A weekend of walks, talks and activities promoting Arran's unique geology and landscapes.

Friday 13th September

Talk: Introduction to Arran Geology - 18.30

Saturday 14th September

Walk: Hutton's Unconformity - 10.00

Walk: The Geology of Corrie Shoreline - 10.00

Walk: King's Cave and Drumadoon - 11.00

Guest Speaker: Angus Miller – "Land, Rocks, and People: How Geology Shapes Scotland" - 19.00

Activities at Lochranza Geopark Centre

Sunday 15th September

Walk: The Geology of North Arran - 10.00

Walk: The Glacial Landscapes of Glen Rosa

Wednesday, 11th September 2019

Talks at Arran Heritage Museum

Duration | 30 minutes
Cost | Talks free, but Museum Admission must be paid. Adult £4, u16 £2

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The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Friday, 6th September 2019

Wildlife and Geology Land Rover Safari

Duration | 5.5 hours
Cost | Adult £45, u16 £25

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Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462
Thursday, 5th September 2019

Hutton’s Unconformity Walk

Location | Lochranza
Start | 11am
Duration | 2 hours
Cost | free

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Hutton's Unconformity near Lochranza is one of Scotland's most famous geological locations. Come and hear about James Hutton's visit to Arran in 1787, and find out how his observations changed scientific thinking forever.

You will need stout footwear and a waterproof jacket. Most of the walking in on roads and paths, but there will be some walking on the rocky shoreline.

Suggested donation £4.

Wednesday, 4th September 2019

Talks at Arran Heritage Museum

Duration | 30 minutes
Cost | Talks free, but Museum Admission must be paid. Adult £4, u16 £2

Click here for details.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Monday, 19th August 2019

King’s Cave and Drumadoon Walk

Start | 1:30 pm
Duration | 3 hours
Cost | free

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Join our Geopark Ranger for a walk along this spectacular coastline. Hear the geological and historical story of King's Cave, find evidence for giant prehistoric reptiles, and discover Arran's magmatic past in the sheer cliffs of the Drumadoon Sill.

Distance - 7.5km, mostly on good paths but with some walking on the rocky shore.

Meet at 13.30 at the King's Cave Forestry Commission car park (Grid ref 898 315). You will need stout footwear and waterproof clothing.

Suggested donation £4.

Wednesday, 14th August 2019

Talks at Arran Heritage Museum

Duration | 30 minutes
Cost | Talks free, but Museum Admission must be paid. Adult £4, u16 £2

Click here for details.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Friday, 9th August 2019

Guided Walk – Corrie Shoreline

Location | Meet at Corrie Primary School
Start | 2pm
Duration | 2 hours
Cost | free

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Join the Arran Geopark Ranger for a walk through 100 million years of Arran's geological past. See evidence for stormy deserts, volcanic landscapes, and tropical seas, and find fossils left by animals and plants that lived here 300 million years ago!

You will require stout footwear and a waterproof jacket.

Suggested donation £4.

Thursday, 8th August 2019

Wildlife and Geology Land Rover Safari

Duration | 5.5 hours
Cost | Adult £45, u16 £25

Click here for details.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462
Wednesday, 7th August 2019

Talks at Arran Heritage Museum

Duration | 30 minutes
Cost | Talks free, but Museum Admission must be paid. Adult £4, u16 £2

Click here for details.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Friday, 19th July 2019

Wildlife and Geology Landrover Safari

Duration | 5.5 hours
Cost | Adult £45, u16 £25

Click here for details.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462
Wednesday, 17th July 2019

Talks at Arran Heritage Museum

Duration | 30 minutes
Cost | Talks free, but Museum Admission must be paid. Adult £4, u16 £2

Click here for details.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Wednesday, 10th July 2019

King’s Cave and Drumadoon Walk

Start | 1:30 pm
Duration | 3 hours
Cost | free

Click here for details.

Join our Geopark Ranger for a walk along this spectacular coastline. Hear the geological and historical story of King's Cave, find evidence for giant prehistoric reptiles, and discover Arran's magmatic past in the sheer cliffs of the Drumadoon Sill.

Distance - 7.5km, mostly on good paths but with some walking on the rocky shore.

Meet at 13.30 at the King's Cave Forestry Commission car park (Grid ref 898 315). You will need stout footwear and waterproof clothing.

Suggested donation £4.

Sunday, 7th July 2019

Kildonan Geology Walk

Location | Meet at Kildonan Village Hall
Start | 11am
Duration | 2 hours
Cost | Donations Welcome

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Join our Geopark Ranger on this walk as part of Kildonan Fun Week 2019. We will explore evidence for the break-up of an ancient continent, and see footprints left by the creatures that roamed Arran 200 million years ago.

Meet at 11.00 at Kildonan Village Hall with stout footwear and a waterproof jacket. No booking required. Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided afterwards. Donations will be shared between the Geopark and the Village Hall.

Wednesday, 3rd July 2019

Talks at Arran Heritage Museum

Duration | 30 minutes
Cost | Talks free, but Museum Admission must be paid. Adult £4, u16 £2

Click here for details.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Wednesday, 26th June 2019

Hutton’s Unconformity Walk

Location | Lochranza
Start | 2pm
Duration | 1.5 hours
Cost | free

Click here for details.

Hutton's Unconformity near Lochranza is one of Scotland's most famous geological locations. Come and hear about James Hutton's visit to Arran in 1787, and find out how his observations changed scientific thinking forever.

You will need stout footwear and a waterproof jacket. Most of the walking in on roads and paths, but there will be some walking on the rocky shoreline.

Suggested donation £4.

Tuesday, 25th June 2019

Wildlife and Geology Land Rover Safari

Duration | 5.5 hours
Cost | Adult £45, u16 £25

Click here for details.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462
Monday, 10th June 2019

Guided Walk – Corrie Shoreline

Location | Meet at Corrie Primary School
Start | 2pm
Duration | 2 hours
Cost | free

Click here for details.

Join the Arran Geopark Ranger for a walk through 100 million years of Arran's geological past. See evidence for stormy deserts, volcanic landscapes, and tropical seas, and find fossils left by animals and plants that lived here 300 million years ago!

You will require stout footwear and a waterproof jacket.

Suggested donation £4.

Wednesday, 5th June 2019

Talks at Arran Heritage Museum

Duration | 30 minutes
Cost | Talks free, but Museum Admission must be paid. Adult £4, u16 £2

Click here for details.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Wednesday, 29th May 2019

King’s Cave and Drumadoon Walk

Start | 1:30 pm
Duration | 3 hours
Cost | free

Click here for details.

Join our Geopark Ranger for a walk along this spectacular coastline. Hear the geological and historical story of King's Cave, find evidence for giant prehistoric reptiles, and discover Arran's magmatic past in the sheer cliffs of the Drumadoon Sill.

Distance - 7.5km, mostly on good paths but with some walking on the rocky shore.

Friday, 24th May 2019

Wildlife and Geology Land Rover Safari

Duration | 5.5 hours
Cost | Adult £45, u16 £25

Click here for details.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462
Wednesday, 22nd May 2019

Talks at Arran Heritage Museum

Duration | 30 minutes
Cost | Talks free, but Museum Admission must be paid. Adult £4, u16 £2

Click here for details.

The Arran Geopark Ranger will be giving a brief overview of the geological story of Arran, using the fabulous samples on display in the Arran Heritage Museum's Geology room.

Talks start at 13.30 and 14.30, and last around 30 minutes. There will be a chance to ask questions afterwards.

Wednesday, 15th May 2019

Guided Walk – Corrie Shoreline

Location | Meet at Corrie Primary School
Start | 2pm
Duration | 2 hours
Cost | free

Click here for details.

Join the Arran Geopark Ranger for a walk through 100 million years of Arran's geological past. See evidence for stormy deserts, volcanic landscapes, and tropical seas, and find fossils left by animals and plants that lived here 300 million years ago!

You will require stout footwear and a waterproof jacket.

Sunday, 5th May 2019

GeoWeek 2019 – Discover Hutton’s Unconformity

Location | Meet at Lochranza Field Centre, Lochranza at 14.00
Cost | free

Click here for details.

This short walk, led by the Arran Geopark Ranger, will visit the site where Scottish geologist James Hutton - the 'father of modern geology' - was able to prove his ideas about the nature of geological time and the age of the Earth. The walk is on roads and footpaths, with some stretches of shingle beach. Stout footwear and a waterproof jacket will be required.

Saturday, 13th - Sunday, 14th April 2019

Arran Geopark Opening Weekend

Cost | free

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Our Lochranza Information and Activity Centre will be open all weekend. Come and learn about Arran's geology and play with our interactive sandbox and other activities. Located at the Lochranza Field Centre.

Guided walks

Saturday 13th
Corrie Shoreline - 11am
Follow Arran's story through 100 million years of geological time. Find evidence for stormy deserts, tropical seas, and ancient volcanoes. Meet in front of Corrie Primary School.

Drumadoon and King's Cave - 11am
Explore Arran's beautiful west coast, including King's Cave and the spectacular Drumadoon sill. See evidence for the island’s magmatic past, and find footprints left by the mysterious "hand-beast". Meet at Forestry Commission King's Cave car park.

Friday, 12th April 2019

Wildlife and Geology Land Rover Safari

Duration | 5.5 hours
Cost | Adult £45, u16 £25

Click here for details.

Tour the south end of Arran and Glen Rosa by Land Rover to spot wildlife and explore the island's fascinating geology with the Arran Geopark and Arran Ranger Service rangers.

Booking Info | Limited spaces, booking essential – call the Arran Ranger Service on 01770 302462

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