Clara visits Arran

Sally Campbell sends us this short piece and a photo from a young German friend who evidently had a great time while working on Arran, despite the icy weather.

Hi! I am Clara. I am 15 years old and come from Germany.

I have been regularly visiting Arran in the Summer for a long time. The island is wonderful during the summer time, it is almost like a dream. Waking up to see the sparkling sea and the array of different coloured mountains, only makes me wonder what else the day will bring. This year, for the first time, I visited Arran in winter. It was like a whole new place. It was amazing to see the mountain caps covered in snow. I definitely don´t know what I like more, because Arran is so different in both seasons. This visit was particularly interesting as I was doing a work experience with the National Trust of Scotland. At the beginning I was really nervous as I didn‘t know what to expect. After getting to know the great team, I was so happy to be there. It has really just been such a joy working there.

The work of the National Trust is very varied and so fascinating especially under the different weather conditions. I learned so many different things, which I shall never forget. For example laying hedges, cutting trees, making bonfires, counting birds, working with young children and a lot of other things. Thank you so much for this unique opportunity! I will never forget this wonderful time and I wish I could have stayed for longer. I enjoyed it so much! I learned a lot of things for my life. I have come to know not only about the nature but also about myself. I became more self-confident and I improved my English. I missed my family a lot because I have never stayed away from them such a long time. I lived here with the family Locatelli and that was really nice and funny. Thank you very much for this great time too.