Arran Wildlife Festival - Events Sunday 28 May

 

12:00 noon (for art class)

 

Open day/Wildlife art exhibitions- Burnside Gallery, Auchrannie Rd, Brodick

 

Enjoy a glass of wine (today only) while viewing our exhibitions - �Coastal Close-up� and �The Elements� plus wildlife photography and original wildlife art works. Why not come earlier at 12.00noon and take part in a class - weaving with �found objects� collected from your walks. Come along and make your own personal wall hanging to take home as a visual memory of a super holiday. All ages and family groups especially welcome.

 

Adult�s £15.00 Children £7.50 per session. All classes include materials, refreshment and snacks. Booking usually necessary. [email protected]

 

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 May

 

12:20 � 17:30 

 

Birds from the Boat                                                           

 

Join the RSPB North Ayrshire Local Group aboard the Ardrossan-Brodick (Arran) Calmac ferry and look-out for seabirds including diving gannets, guillemots, fulmars and more. The perfect way to start your holiday on Arran.  A free event.

 

Contact RSPB Scotland on 0141 331 0993 for more information.

 

 

Sunday 28 May

 

 

14:00              

 

Family Fun Day and Hen Harrier Viewing Project launch

 

Join us at Kilmory Hall for the launch of the Arran hen harrier viewing project, as we meet this year�s family of �sky-dancers� live on camera. The latest wildlife CCTV technology brings the close-up action to screens at Kilmory Hall so you don�t miss a second of the daily lives of these amazing and rare birds.

 

There will also be a host of fun activities for all the family to enjoy from the RSPB, Scottish Natural Heritage and many other organisations including face-painting, games,  a �marine roadshow� and even a chance to meet our giant puffin! Activities will take place around Kilmory Hall, with an indoor facility if the weather is unkind.

 

A free event.

 

Contact RSPB Scotland on 0141 331 0993 for more information.

 

 

 

15:00              

 

Guided moorland walk with the hen harrier officer.

 

Join the Information Officer as we venture onto the moors in search of hunting harriers � your best chance of seeing these spectacular birds in their element. Also the chance of seeing stonechats, merlin � our smallest bird of prey, and perhaps day-flying short-eared owls!

 

Bring walking boots, warm clothes and waterproofs. A free event.         

 

Contact RSPB Scotland on 0141 331 0993 for more information.

 

19:00

 

Marine Wildlife Evening with COAST

 

Join COAST for a slideshow exploring Arran's rich marine world and see some real-life examples of the wildlife found in our seas.

 

A free event at Kilmory Hall.