Gaelic Landscape Walk - Glen Catacol
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost | £10.00
Gaelic Landscape Walk - Gleann Easan Biorach
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost | £10.00
Gaelic Landscape Walk - North Arran
Start | 9amApprox. duration | 7 hours
Cost | £10.00
Kildonan Geology & Wildlife Walk - with Arran Ranger Service
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | £20.00
Corrie Shoreline Scramble
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Glen Sannox and Blue Rocks Walk
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
King’s Cave & Drumadoon
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | £20.00
Gaelic Landscape Walk - Coire-Fhionn Lochan
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | £20.00
Gaelic Landscape Walk - Fairy Dell
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Gaelic Landscape Walk - Pirnmill
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Gaelic Landscape Walk - Glen Sannox
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Gaelic Landscape Walk - Glen Catacol
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Foraging & Folklore
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
From Rock to Rainforest
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Beach Pebble Event - Lamlash
Start | 11amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | free
Volunteer Day! Crafting the Gaelic Tree Alphabet in Lochranza
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 6 hours
Cost | free
Lochranza - Newton Point & Fairy Dell
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Glen Sannox and Blue Rocks Walk
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Kildonan Geology & Wildlife Walk - with Arran Ranger Service
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | £20.00
Gaelic Landscape Walk - Glenashdale Falls
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost | £20.00
Foraging & Folklore
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
From Rock to Rainforest
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Gaelic and Geology Walk
Start | 1pmApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Corrie Shoreline Scramble
Start | 2pmApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Volunteer Work Meet @ Cordon, Lamlash
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Gaelic Landscape Walk - Laggan Cottage
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost | £20.00
King’s Cave & Drumadoon
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | £20.00
Glen Rosa - with Arran Ranger Service
Start | 9amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | £20.00
Lochranza - Newton Point & Fairy Dell
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Kildonan Geology & Wildlife Walk - with Arran Ranger Service
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | £20.00
Corrie Shoreline Walk
Start | 2pmApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Kingcross Point - with Arran Arts Heritage Trail
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
Glen Rosa - with Arran Ranger Service
Start | 9amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | £20.00
Exploring "Deep Time"
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | £20.00
King’s Cave & Drumadoon
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | free
Kildonan Geology & Wildlife Walk
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | free
Glen Sannox and Blue Rocks Walk
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Exploring "Deep Time"
Start | 2pmApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Exploring "Deep Time"
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
King’s Cave & Drumadoon
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | free
Fisherman's Walk - Looking to the Future
Start | 7pmApprox. duration | 1 hours
Cost | free
An Introduction to Deep Time
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
King’s Cave & Drumadoon
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | free
Glen Sannox and Blue Rocks Walk
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
Corrie Shoreline Walk
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3 hours
Cost | free
An Introduction to Deep Time
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 2.5 hours
Cost | free
Kildonan Geology & Wildlife Walk
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 3.5 hours
Cost | free
King’s Cave & Drumadoon
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | free
King’s Cave & Drumadoon
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 4 hours
Cost | free
Corrie Shoreline Walk
Start | 10amApprox. duration | 2.5 hours
Cost | free
Arran Geofest 2019
Location | Isle of ArranCost | free
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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
Talks at Arran Heritage Museum
Duration | 30 minutesCost | 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.
Wildlife and Geology Land Rover Safari
Duration | 5.5 hoursCost | 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 302462Hutton’s Unconformity Walk
Location | LochranzaStart | 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.
Talks at Arran Heritage Museum
Duration | 30 minutesCost | 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.
King’s Cave and Drumadoon Walk
Start | 1:30 pmDuration | 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.
Talks at Arran Heritage Museum
Duration | 30 minutesCost | 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.
Guided Walk – Corrie Shoreline
Location | Meet at Corrie Primary SchoolStart | 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.
Wildlife and Geology Land Rover Safari
Duration | 5.5 hoursCost | 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 302462Talks at Arran Heritage Museum
Duration | 30 minutesCost | 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.
Wildlife and Geology Landrover Safari
Duration | 5.5 hoursCost | 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 302462Talks at Arran Heritage Museum
Duration | 30 minutesCost | 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.
King’s Cave and Drumadoon Walk
Start | 1:30 pmDuration | 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.
Kildonan Geology Walk
Location | Meet at Kildonan Village HallStart | 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.
Talks at Arran Heritage Museum
Duration | 30 minutesCost | 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.
Hutton’s Unconformity Walk
Location | LochranzaStart | 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.
Wildlife and Geology Land Rover Safari
Duration | 5.5 hoursCost | 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 302462Guided Walk – Corrie Shoreline
Location | Meet at Corrie Primary SchoolStart | 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.
Talks at Arran Heritage Museum
Duration | 30 minutesCost | 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.
King’s Cave and Drumadoon Walk
Start | 1:30 pmDuration | 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.
Wildlife and Geology Land Rover Safari
Duration | 5.5 hoursCost | 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 302462Talks at Arran Heritage Museum
Duration | 30 minutesCost | 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.
Guided Walk – Corrie Shoreline
Location | Meet at Corrie Primary SchoolStart | 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.
GeoWeek 2019 – Discover Hutton’s Unconformity
Location | Meet at Lochranza Field Centre, Lochranza at 14.00Cost | free
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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.
Arran Geopark Opening Weekend
Cost | freeClick here for details.
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.
Wildlife and Geology Land Rover Safari
Duration | 5.5 hoursCost | 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