The Isle of Arran, is known as a ‘miniature Scotland’, as it has highland and lowland areas. Only 4,600 or so people inhabit the island, almost all of whom live clustered in villages and hamlets on the coastline. A winding two-lane … Continue reading →

Today we were intent on exploring the Isle of Arran, but when we arrived at the ferry, we discovered we should have booked ahead. So plan B…..we took the ferry slightly further north to the Isle of Bute. Mount Stuart … Continue reading →

I saw the flyer for the Barr ‘wee’ Gallery displayed on the noticeboard when we paying for lunch at the Whitings Restaurant @ Maidens. We decided to visit on the weekend driving through the beautiful valley of the Stinchar and … Continue reading →