What are Scotland's Big Five?
What are Scotland's Big Five? The Big Five were determined by Scottish Natural History using a consumer survey and comprise the Golden Eagle, Red Deer, Common Seal, Otter and Red Squirrel.
Can you swim in Isle of Arran?
Throughout the year swimmers are in the seas around Arran. Once a year, local and visiting swimmers get together for the Lamlash Splash, where they swim from Holy Isle back to the pier.
Can you see dolphins on Arran?
The coast itself is home to a variety of species, such as porpoise, dolphin and you may also spot minke whale or basking sharks at certain times of the year. The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) has a super marine discovery centre that is definitely worth a visit to find out what goes on under our seas!