Thanks for joining us for the 2007 Arran Wildlife Festival!
The 2007 Arran Wildlife Festival ran from 16 to 23 May 2007 and brought hundreds of people to over 30 events across the island.
These are the 2007 events:
Wednesday 16 May
10:00 � 13:00
Holy Island boat trip and walk
Lamlash Bay Pier
Join COAST on the Holy Isle ferry to learn about the marine environment, followed by a two-hour wildlife walk.Holy Isle�s Buddhist leader will meet us to answer questions and provide tea.
Booking required. £8 per person including ferry. Please bring stout footwear.
10:00 � 14:00
Forest Wildlife Walk
Cnoc na Dail car park GR 018 333
Look for signs and sightings of the wildlife that lives enroute to the "Fairy Hills� to the south of Brodick with the FCS Ranger service.
Booking required. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Lunch, binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
11:30 � 13:00
Wildlife Weaving Class
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
Weave your own piece of wildlife art with hand spun and prepared materials, inserting objects found during wildlife walks, with the help of a professional tutor. Refreshments included.
Booking required � maximum 10 people. Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring your own object to include in your art.
14:00 � 15:30
Wildlife Art Workshop
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
If you have been inspired by Arran and its wildlife, come and create your own wildlife art with the help of a professional tutor.Materials and refreshments included.
Booking required � maximum 10 people.Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring objects to include in your art.
14:00 -1530
Holy Isle Sea Life Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Arran Adventure Company has teamed up with the RSPB to give you a superb opportunity of experiencing the sea life that occupies the coast around the Holy Isle. This trip lasts an hour and a half and RSPB staff onboard will answer questions and sharing their knowledge of the wildlife on show.
Booking required.Adults £35, unaccompanied children £30, children £25.
Try to catch a glimpse of red squirrels while walking through this magical woodland with Sue King, conservation biologist and founder member of the Arran Nature Interpretation Centre.
Booking required. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Lunch, binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
15:00 � 17:00
Hen harrier moorland walk
Kilmory Hall
Venture onto the moorland at the south end of Arran with the Hen Harrier Information Officer in search of hunting harriers and other wildlife.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.#
Thursday 17 May
10:00 � 12:00
Eagle Watch
Lochranza Distillery
Join Arran�s local bird recorder on a short walk with excellent chances of viewing one of Scotland�s most beautiful birds � the golden eagle. Discounted distillery tours and free tea or coffee for all participants.
Booking required. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
10:00 - 14:00
Ailsa Craig Sea Life Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
The Firth of Clyde boasts some of the most important seabird colonies in Europe.During this 4-hour journey with Arran Adventure Company you will circumnavigate Alisa Craig RSPB reserve (Europe's 4th largest gannet colony) and stop to observe the spectacular nesting cliffs from the sea.An onboard expert will help interpret the wildlife you see.
Booking required.Adults £50, unaccompanied children £40, children £30.
11:00 � 16:00
Minibus Safari � South Arran
Brodick pier, outside Tourist Information Centre
A mini bus trip to visit some of the best bird hotspots in the south of the island, in the company of local ornithologist John Rhead.
Booking required. £20 for adults, £60 for a family (2ads, 2 children). Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Please bring: lunch, binoculars.
11:30 � 13:00
Wildlife Weaving Class
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
Weave your own piece of wildlife art with hand spun and prepared materials, inserting objects found during wildlife walks, with the help of a professional tutor. Refreshments included.
Booking required � maximum 10 people. Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring your own object to include in your art.
14:00 -1530
Holy Isle Sea Life Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Arran Adventure Company has teamed up with the RSPB to give you a superb opportunity of experiencing the sea life that occupies the coast around the Holy Isle. This trip lasts an hour and a half and RSPB staff onboard will answer questions and sharing their knowledge of the wildlife on show.
Booking required.Adults £35, unaccompanied children £30, children £25.
14:00 � 15:30
Wildlife Art Workshop
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
If you have been inspired by Arran and its wildlife, come and create your own wildlife art with the help of a professional tutor.Materials and refreshments included.
Booking required.Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring objects to include in your art.
15:00 � 17:00
Hen harrier moorland walk
Kilmory Hall
Venture onto the moorland at the south end of Arran with the Hen Harrier Information Officer in search of hunting harriers and other wildlife.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
19:00 � 20:30
Butterflies of Arran
Kilmory Hall
Discover more about butterfly identification and their conservation from Richard Sutcliffe, Butterfly Conservation�s Recorder for South West Scotland.
No need to book. Donations welcome. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and abilities, and wheelchair accessible.
20:00 � 23:00
Badger Watch
Blairmore Farm GR 028 324
Catch a glimpse of one of Arran�s more elusive animals by joining FCS to watch for badgers emerging for their evening forage.
Booking required maximum 10 people. Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothing, stout footwear and insect repellent.
Friday 18 May
09:30 � 12:30
Wildflower and Shore Walk
Forestry Car Park, Machrie
A circular walk of approximately 3 miles through the forest to the shore, exploring seashore, geology and flora with Sue King, conservation biologist.
Booking required. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear, binoculars and camera.
10:00-13:00
Sea Kayaking Wildlife Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Join Arran Adventure Company for a sea kayaking tour around Arran�s varied coastline.Boats are ideal for beginners and both single and double kayaks are available.These craft get you to new parts of this beautiful coast and up close to the wildlife.Qualified guides will provide coaching and answer questions about the wildlife.
Booking required.Adults £40, unaccompanied children £30, children £20.
10:00 � 15:00
Deer Walk
North Sannox car park (GR 015 465)
Explore North Arran with FCS Ranger service and learn all about Britain's largest land mammal. Booking required maximum 12 people. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Lunch, binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothing, stout footwear and camera.
11:30 -17:00
Waverley Paddle Steamer Cruise
Brodick Pier
A very special opportunity to experience a cruise from Arran to Holy Isle, Pladda and around Ailsa Craig. Enjoy the wildlife and landscape the Clyde from comfort of the world's last ocean-going paddle steamer. Staff from the RSPB will be on hand to interpret the wildlife on the way.
Booking required. Children (5-17) £10, Senior Citizens £17.95, Adults £19.95 - please quote 'RSPB' for advance discount price of £17.50.
11:30 � 13:00
Wildlife Weaving Class
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
Weave your own piece of wildlife art with hand spun and prepared materials, inserting objects found during wildlife walks, with the help of a professional tutor. Refreshments included.
Booking required. Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring your own object to include in your art.
13:00 � 15:00
Butterfly walk
Kilmory Hall
Search for green hairstreaks and other butterflies with Richard Sutcliffe, Butterfly Conservation�s Recorder. Learn how to spot, identify and record these beautiful insects.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring waterproofs and warm clothing, and stout footwear.
14:00 -1530
Holy Isle Sea Life Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Arran Adventure Company has teamed up with the RSPB to give you a superb opportunity of experiencing the sea life that occupies the coast around the Holy Isle. This trip lasts an hour and a half and RSPB staff onboard will answer questions and sharing their knowledge of the wildlife on show.
Booking required.Adults £35, unaccompanied children £30, children £25.
14:00 � 15:30
Wildlife Art Workshop
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
If you have been inspired by Arran and its wildlife, come and create your own wildlife art with the help of a professional tutor.Materials and refreshments included.
Booking required.Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring objects to include in your art.
15:00 � 17:00
Hen harrier moorland walk
Kilmory Hall
Venture onto the moorland at the south end of Arran with the Hen Harrier Information Officer in search of hunting harriers and other wildlife.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
19:30 � 21:00
COAST film evening
Lamlash Golf Club
Discover Arran�s underwater world with an introduction to the COAST project, which aims to create a Marine Protected Area in Lamlash Bay and be inspired by amazing film footage from Arran�s seas.
No need to book. Donations welcome. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Saturday 19 May
09:45 � 17:35
Birds from the boat
Calmac Ferry - Ardrossan to Brodick
Join the RSPB North Ayrshire Local Group aboard the Ardrossan � Brodick ferry and look out for seabirds including diving gannets, guillemots, fulmars and more.
No need to book. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
10:00 � 13:00
Raptor ramble
Lochranza Distillery
Look for Arran�s rare birds of prey including golden eagle in the company of local ornithologist, John Rhead. Discounted distillery tours and free tea or coffee for all participants.
Booking required. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear and binoculars.
10:00-13:00
Sea Kayaking Wildlife Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Join Arran Adventure Company for a sea kayaking tour around Arran�s varied coastline.Boats are ideal for beginners and both single and double kayaks are available.These craft get you to new parts of this beautiful coast and up close to the wildlife.Qualified guides will provide coaching and answer questions about the wildlife.
Booking required.Adults £40, unaccompanied children £30, children £20.
10:00 � 16:00
Optics demonstration day
Lochranza Distillery
Thinking of buying a new scope or binoculars? Try out a great selection with expert guidance from RSPB staff.Optics, books and more on sale.Discounted distillery tours and free tea or coffee with all purchases.
No need to book. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and abilities, including wheelchair accessible.
11:00 � 12:30
Seals and Shore
Kildonan Village Hall
Wander along the shore at Kildonan with NTS for a chance to get close to seals and discovering the myriad of creatures that live on the shore.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, and stout footwear.
12:00 - 14:00
COAST Seabed Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
COAST is a local organisation campaigning to protect Arran�s marine environment. During this special 2-hour journey from Brodick to Lamlash Bay with Arran Adventure Company, a COAST SCUBA diver will act as guide and let you experience first hand some of the Clyde�s spectacular underwater life.
Booking required.Adults £40, unaccompanied children £30, children £20.
11:00 � 13:00 and 14:00 � 16:00
Craft Creatures go Wild!
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
Search for bugs and beasties with the North Ayrshire Ranger Service and create an arty bug book from materials found on your walk.
Booking required.Children £4, adults £8, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
13:00 � 14:30 and 15:30 � 17:00
Eagle Watch
Lochranza Distillery
Join Arran�s local bird recorder on a short walk with excellent chances of viewing one of Scotland�s most beautiful birds � the golden eagle. Discounted distillery tours and free tea or coffee for all participants.
Booking required. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
14:00 -1530
Holy Isle Sea Life Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Arran Adventure Company has teamed up with the RSPB to give you a superb opportunity of experiencing the sea life that occupies the coast around the Holy Isle. This trip lasts an hour and a half and RSPB staff onboard will answer questions and sharing their knowledge of the wildlife on show.
Booking required.Adults £35, unaccompanied children £30, children £25.
15:00 � 17:00
Hen harrier moorland walk
Kilmory Hall
Venture onto the moorland at the south end of Arran with the Hen Harrier Information Officer in search of hunting harriers and other wildlife.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
19:00 � 20:30
Eagle Odyssey Film show
Kilmory Hall
A rare chance to see this multi-award winning RSPB wildlife film featuring breathtaking footage of our largest and rarest bird of prey, the white-tailed eagle.
No need to book. Donations welcome. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and abilities, including wheelchair accessible.
Sunday 20 May
07:30 � 11:00
Bird ringing demonstration
Kildonan Post Office
Watch summer visitor and migrant birds being identified, measured and ringed at close quarters. Learn how this helps us understand and protect them.
Booking required. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring waterproofs and warm clothes.
09:45 � 17:35
Birds from the boat
Calmac Ferry
Join the RSPB North Ayrshire Local Group aboard the Ardrossan � Brodick ferry and look out for seabirds including diving gannets, guillemots, fulmars and more.
No need to book. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
10:00 � 12:00, 12:45 � 14:45 and 15:00 � 17:00
Hen harrier moorland walk
Kilmory Hall
Venture onto the moorland at the south end of Arran with the Hen Harrier Information Officer in search of hunting harriers and other wildlife.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
11:00 � 13:00
Holy Island boat trip and walk
Lamlash Bay Pier
Join COAST on the Holy Isle ferry to learn about the marine environment, followed by a two-hour wildlife walk.Holy Isle�s Buddhist leader will meet us to answer questions and provide tea.
Booking required. £8 per person including ferry. Please bring stout footwear.
11:00 � 12:30
Seals and Shore
Kildonan Village Hall
Wander along the shore at Kildonan with NTS for a chance to get close to seals and discovering the myriad of creatures that live on the shore.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, and stout footwear.
11:30 � 13:00
Wildlife Weaving Class
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
Weave your own piece of wildlife art with hand spun and prepared materials, inserting objects found during wildlife walks, with the help of a professional tutor. Refreshments included.
Booking required. Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring your own object to include in your art.
12:00 � 16:00
Wildlife Fun Day
Kilmory Hall
For a day full of children�s activities, wildlife games, arts and crafts stalls and a chance to meet up with Arran�s environmental groups, join us at Kilmory Hall.
No need to book. Suitable for children and wheelchair access.
14:00 � 15:30
Wildlife Art Workshop
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
If you have been inspired by Arran and its wildlife, come and create your own wildlife art with the help of a professional tutor.Materials and refreshments included.
Booking required.Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring objects to include in your art.
14:00 -1530
Holy Isle Sea Life Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Arran Adventure Company has teamed up with the RSPB to give you a superb opportunity of experiencing the sea life that occupies the coast around the Holy Isle. This trip lasts an hour and a half and RSPB staff onboard will answer questions and sharing their knowledge of the wildlife on show.
Booking required.Adults £35, unaccompanied children £30, children £25.
18:00 � 22:00
Bats and Beer
Lagg Hotel
Following an introduction to these amazing nocturnal mammals from Scottish Natural Heritage, search the real thing using bat detector. Enjoy an evening meal and drink from 6pm.
Booking required. Suitable for all ages and abilities. Please bring: Waterproofs and warm clothing, stout footwear.
Monday 21 May
07:00 � 09:00
Birds and Bacon Butties
Kilmory Hall
An early morning walk to discover the feathered songsters behind the dawn chorus.Followed by tea and bacon butties.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking available. Suitable for All ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothing, and stout footwear.
10:00 � 15:00
Deer Walk
North Sannox car park (GR 015 465)
Explore North Arran with FCS Ranger service and learn all about Britain's largest land mammal.
Booking required. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Lunch, binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothing, stout footwear and camera.
10:00-13:00
Sea Kayaking Wildlife Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Join Arran Adventure Company for a sea kayaking tour around Arran�s varied coastline.Boats are ideal for beginners and both single and double kayaks are available.These craft get you to new parts of this beautiful coast and up close to the wildlife.Qualified guides will provide coaching and answer questions about the wildlife.
Booking required.Adults £40, unaccompanied children £30, children £20.
11:00 � 16:00
Minibus Safari � North Arran
Brodick pier, outside Tourist Information Centre
A mini bus trip to visit some of the best bird hotspots in the north of the island, in the company of local ornithologist John Rhead.
Booking required. £20 for adults, £60 for a family (2ads, 2 children). Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Please bring: lunch, binoculars.
11:30 � 13:00
Wildlife Weaving Class
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
Weave your own piece of wildlife art with hand spun and prepared materials, inserting objects found during wildlife walks, with the help of a professional tutor. Refreshments included.
Booking required. Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring your own object to include in your art.
13:00 � 15:00
Bumblebee workshop
Kilmory Hall
Discover more about these fascinating insects with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.Learn how to identify bees in a short indoor session and test your new skills on a guided walk.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Suitable for all ages and general fitness. Please bring: Waterproofs and warm clothing, and stout footwear.
14:00 � 15:30
Wildlife Art Workshop
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
If you have been inspired by Arran and its wildlife, come and create your own wildlife art with the help of a professional tutor.Materials and refreshments included.
Booking required.Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring objects to include in your art.
14:00 � 16:00
Arran Dinosaurs Lecture
Brodick Hall
An opportunity to find out about some prehistoric wildlife with Dr Neil Clark, Palaeontologist at Glasgow University, including the story of Arran�s dinosaur footprints.
No need to book. Entry fee - £1. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
14:00 -1530
Holy Isle Sea Life Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Arran Adventure Company has teamed up with the RSPB to give you a superb opportunity of experiencing the sea life that occupies the coast around the Holy Isle. This trip lasts an hour and a half and RSPB staff onboard will answer questions and sharing their knowledge of the wildlife on show.
Booking required.Adults £35, unaccompanied children £30, children £25.
15:00 � 17:00
Hen harrier moorland walk
Kilmory Hall
Venture onto the moorland at the south end of Arran with the Hen Harrier Information Officer in search of hunting harriers and other wildlife.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
18:00 � 19:00
Geology of Arran for beginners: talk and workshop
Lagg Hotel
Discover more about geology and landscape evolution at this talk on Arran geology followed by a hands-on look at Arran rocks and geological map � you can even bring a rock or fossil for identification.No prior knowledge required.
No need to book. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: A rock or fossil for identification.
18:00 � 22:00
Bats and Beer
Ormidale Hotel
Following an introduction to these amazing nocturnal mammals from Scottish Natural Heritage, search the real thing using bat detector. Enjoy an evening meal and drink from 6pm.
Booking required. Suitable for all ages and abilities.
Please bring: Waterproofs and warm clothing, stout footwear.
19:30 � 21:00
Hen harriers and other West Coast island raptors
Kilmory Hall
Join experienced ornithologist Paul Haworth to learn about the natural history and conservation of hen harriers and some of the other rare and fascinating birds of prey on Arran and Scotland�s other west coast islands.
No need to book. Suitable for all ages and abilities, including wheelchair access.
Tuesday 22 May
10:00 - 14:00
Ailsa Craig Sea Life Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
The Firth of Clyde boasts some of the most important seabird colonies in Europe.During this 4-hour journey with Arran Adventure Company you will circumnavigate Alisa Craig RSPB reserve (Europe's 4th largest gannet colony) and stop to observe the spectacular nesting cliffs from the sea.An onboard expert will help interpret the wildlife you see.
Booking required.Adults £50, unaccompanied children £40, children £30.
10:30 � 12:30
Drumadoon Shore geology walk
Car park at Blackwaterfoot Golf course
Walk among dried lake beds and desert dunes that covered central Scotland 240 million years ago.Trace the tracks of reptiles that lived here before dinosaurs.
Booking required. Parking an bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Waterproofs and warm clothes, and stout footwear.
11:30 � 13:00
Wildlife Weaving Class
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
Weave your own piece of wildlife art with hand spun and prepared materials, inserting objects found during wildlife walks, with the help of a professional tutor. Refreshments included.
Booking required. Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring your own object to include in your art.
14:00 -1530
Holy Isle Sea Life Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Arran Adventure Company has teamed up with the RSPB to give you a superb opportunity of experiencing the sea life that occupies the coast around the Holy Isle. This trip lasts an hour and a half and RSPB staff onboard will answer questions and sharing their knowledge of the wildlife on show.
Booking required.Adults £35, unaccompanied children £30, children £25.
14:00 � 15:30
Wildlife Art Workshop
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
If you have been inspired by Arran and its wildlife, come and create your own wildlife art with the help of a professional tutor.Materials and refreshments included.
Booking required.Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring objects to include in your art.
14:00 � 16:00
Farming with the Wildlife
Braehead farm, Sliddery, Arran
Explore Charlie and Willie McAllister�s beef and sheep farm, with stunning views of the Firth of Clyde and Kintyre.Discover how wildlife habitat has been created, winning several awards.
Booking required. Parking available � please follow FWAG signs. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
15:00 � 16:30
Kildonan Shore geology walk
Parking space at Kildonan Village Hall
Walk along the shore at Kildonan, where the rocks show that Scotland was once a desert close to the Equator and tell the story of when Scotland was nearly torn apart 60 million years ago, with the formation of the North Atlantic Ocean.
Booking required. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Waterproofs and warm clothes, and stout footwear.
15:00 � 17:00
Hen harrier moorland walk
Kilmory Hall
Venture onto the moorland at the south end of Arran with the Hen Harrier Information Officer in search of hunting harriers and other wildlife.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
20:00 � 23:00
Badger Watch
Blairmore Farm GR 028 324
Catch a glimpse of one of Arran�s more elusive animals by joining FCS to watch for badgers emerging for their evening forage.
Booking required. Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothing, stout footwear and insect repellent.
Wednesday 23 May
10:00 � 14:00
Forest Wildlife Walk
Cnoc na Dail car park GR 018 333
Look for signs and sightings of the wildlife that lives enroute to the "Fairy Hills� to the south of Brodick with the FCS Ranger service.
Booking required. Parking available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Lunch, binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
10:00 - 13:00
Sea Kayaking Wildlife Special
Arran Adventure Centre, Shore Road, Brodick
Join Arran Adventure Company for a sea kayaking tour around Arran�s varied coastline.Boats are ideal for beginners and both single and double kayaks are available.These craft get you to new parts of this beautiful coast and up close to the wildlife.Qualified guides will provide coaching and answer questions about the wildlife.
Booking required.Adults £40, unaccompanied children £30, children £20.
10:30 � 13:00
Corrie Shore geology walk
Outside the Corrie Hotel
Explore the layers of rock along the coast at Corrie, which record evidence of Scotland�s journey across the Equator millions of years ago.See rocks formed in sandy deserts, rivers and shallow seas laid out like the pages of a 3D history book.Walk involves some roadside walking.
Booking required. Parking available.
Please bring: Waterproofs and warm clothing, andstout footwear.
11:30 � 13:00
Wildlife Weaving Class
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
Weave your own piece of wildlife art with hand spun and prepared materials, inserting objects found during wildlife walks, with the help of a professional tutor. Refreshments included.
Booking required. Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available.
Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring your own object to include in your art.
14:00 � 15:30
Wildlife Art Workshop
The Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Road, Brodick
If you have been inspired by Arran and its wildlife, come and create your own wildlife art with the help of a professional tutor.Materials and refreshments included.
Booking required.Children £7.50, adults £15.00, family rates. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for: All ages and abilities, wheelchair accessible.
Please bring objects to include in your art.
14:00 � 16:00
Link the Drink, Cheese and Ice Cream to the Farm
Clauchlands Farm, Lamlash
Visit the Reid family�s modern dairy farm, over looking Holy Isle.Learn how cows are looked after and milked and tour nearby fields to look for wildlife.Includes free tasting of Arran cheeses and ice cream provided by Taste of Arran.
Booking required. Parking available � please follow FWAG signs. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
15:00 � 16:30
North Newton Shore geology walk
Lochranza Village Hall
Walk in the footsteps of the famous Scottish geologist James Hutton and visit a location of international importance that led to the laying of the founding principles of geological science.
Booking required. Parking available and also minibus to start of walk.
Please bring: Waterproofs and warm clothing, and stout footwear.
15:00 � 17:00
Hen harrier moorland walk
Kilmory Hall
Venture onto the moorland at the south end of Arran with the Hen Harrier Information Officer in search of hunting harriers and other wildlife.
Booking required. Donations welcome. Parking and bus service available. Suitable for all ages and general fitness.
Please bring: Binoculars, waterproofs and warm clothes, stout footwear.
