Inter Alios Choir Christmas Concerts 6th and 7th December The Inter Alios Choir, a joint choir of Churchill and Murray-Edwards colleges of Cambridge University are visiting Arran this month. They will be singing in Brodick Church on Wednesday 6th December at 7pm, and then at Lochranza Church on Thursday 7th December at 3pm. The choir …
Pirnmill-based amateur ornithologist and photographer Dr David Kilpatrick will present the next Arran Natural History Society talk Birds of Costa Rica. Following his retirement from his NHS job as a consultant immunologist in 2012, David revived his childhood passion for bird-watching, adding wildlife photography to his skills. David has also become an author, co-writing with …
Tim Pomeroy | Metamorphosis The Fine Art Society, Edinburgh 10 November – 22 December 2023 Tim Pomeroy is one of the most thoughtful and respected artist carvers of his generation: his sculptures in stone, wood, drawings and etchings evoke notions of power and the Sacred inspired by archaeology and the natural world. A new exhibition …
Roots of Arran Community Woodland Volunteer Day – Sunday 8th October! Meet at the viewpoint car park between Brodick and Lamlash at 10.30am. We will be collecting tree seeds for propagating at home, such as acorns, so please bring any spare garden pots. Children should be accompanied by a responsible adult and suitable clothing should …
News from the team at Eco Savvy : Zero Waste Café Check out our calendar below of all the Zero Waste Cafes happening on the island throughout October! We have a couple of pop-up cafes this month. Join us in Kilmory Village Hall on Tuesday 3rd and Pirnmill Village Hall on Tuesday 17th. We will …
On Saturday 21st October, the Stroud Zhang Duo will be playing at Arran High School Theatre in Lamlash, 7.30pm Tunnell Trust Award winners Daniel Stroud and Hanzhi Zhang – violin and piano. Scottish violinist Daniel Stroud (22), recently graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with First Class Honours. Having won the Harrison Gowland Scholarship, …
An overview of arts events happening on Arran in October: Featured image shows the Ross Ainslie and Ali Hutton trio. Credit: Ross Ainslie/Ali Hutton trio
Walks in September with Arran Geopark Friday, 15th September 2023 High Corrie An entirely new perspective on a beautiful part of Arran, above the villages and beneath the mountains, amidst woods, moor and burial sites. Walk length: 6.75km / 4 miles, with 220m ascent Approx. duration: 4 hours Terrain: steep, rough, narrow deer tracks, sometimes …
Music Arran is holding two concerts in September. See below for more details: The first, on Saturday 9th September, as part of the McLellan Arts Festival and featuring the Scottish Ensemble. is in Brodick Hall, starting 7.30pm The String Quartet: A Blueprint. Four exceptional musicians; an intimate performance; a deep connection. The performance includes: – …
North Ayrshire Council declared a climate change emergency in 2019, and, as part of the ongoing response, officers are in the process of refreshing our current Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy. They wish to engage with community groups across our localities to have a conversation on climate change, understand local priorities for action, and …