Discover What's On: Isle of Arran Events
Planning your stay on the Isle of Arran? We've collated a guide to what's on in Arran including local events, festivals, and activities to help you make the most of your stay.
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Whether you're looking for family-friendly events on Arran, live music in Brodick, or seasonal festivals on the Isle of Arran, we’ve included ideas to help you plan unforgettable days out during your stay at Clyde House holiday cottage in Whiting Bay.​
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For more events and ideas, we recommend checking out local listings on the following sites for the latest updates:
Events Happening on the Isle of Arran [Facebook]​
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If you're aware of something happening that you'd like to add to the listings, please let us know!
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Regular Events on the Isle Of Arran
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Events Happening on the Isle of Arran
A community run Facebook group advertising lots of things happening on Arran - worth checking for ideas!
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Visit Arran - What's On
Visit Arran is a local tourist listing site - the What's On page lists lots of regular and ane-off events on the island.
Coast of Arran
Snorkel Safaris, Taster Sessions, Shore Scrambles, Boat Trips and more
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Arran Ranger Centre
Wednesdays: Back to the Bronze Age at the Round House
Immerse yourself into the Bronze Age in our authentic replica roundhouse, brought to life by members of the Arran Living History Group! Experience how our prehistoric ancestors lived, handle artefacts and learn about Bronze Age crafts, tools and weapons. Or simply soak up the atmosphere sitting around the open fire!
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Also shore scrambles, rambles and children's bushcraft events.
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Otters Tail
​ Adventures on the Isle of Arran including Sea Kayaking, Hillwalking, Gorge Walking and more. Activities to book via the website.
Otters Tail provide all specialist equipment, as well as tuition by very well qualified, friendly and experienced guides. We can do everything from family trips to more challenging expeditions for experienced adventurers.
​​Events on the Isle Of Arran by Month
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November 2025
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14th November: ​Gaelic Landscape Walk - High Corrie
A wonderfully varied route around the remote north end of Arran, steeped in cultural and natural history.
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October 2025
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17th October: ​Gaelic Landscape Walk - North Sannox Coast
A wonderfully varied route around the remote north end of Arran, steeped in cultural and natural history.
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September 2025
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28 September: Autumn Farmers Market, Bellevue Farm
Local produce market showcasing Arran’s agricultural offerings
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13th September: Arran Festival of Food & Drink
Our 3rd festival is being held across many venues on the Isle of Arran. Aimed at locals and visitors you should expect to enjoy fine food and fun at events such as the Harvest Fest Farmers Market and Family Fun Day.
Many of Arran’s foodie outlets are offering festival special menus and cocktails on given days or for the entire period of the festival, there’s farm tours, special offers and free gifts. Above all there’s a real focus on collaboration and using local producers.
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11th September: McLellan Arts Festival June Carter Cash
National Theatre of Scotland & Grid Iron Theatre Company - June Carter Cash: The Woman, Her Music and Me
The story of one of country music's most iconic voices: June Carter Cash. In this raw yet uplifting show, Charlene Boyd gets to grips with a life less ordinary. More than a simple biography of June’s life and music, this play with songs sees Charlene explore her own relationship with her musical heroine and their shared experience as performers and working mothers.
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​8th September: McLellan Arts Festival Vivaldi's Gloria
Conducted by Andrew Nunn of Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.​ Soloists from Royal Conservatoire of Scotland with the McLellan Festival Chorus.
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7th September: McLellan Arts Festival Children's Dance Workshop
A friendly inclusive dance experience using movement, music and nature. Suitable for children aged 7 – 11 of all abilities, led by Chantraine Dance Teacher, Jane Greenstreet.
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6–7 September: Passenger Events: Adventures on Arran
A two-day boutique electronic-music and arts gathering across multiple island venues, blending open‑air beach parties, forest stages, wellness, and more
5th September: McLellan Arts Festival Resound with Scottish Ensemble
Music affects us on a profound level, it has the ability to transport and inspire but also to release and heal. Join Scottish Ensemble's violist Andrew Berridge and a quartet of musicians to explore the familiar and the new, opening our ears more widely to appreciate the full potential of what live music can do for us. With works by Brahms, Beethoven, Cristobal de Morales, Edmund Finnis, Caroline Shaw and Dobrinka Tabakova, this programme is firmly rooted in Scottish Ensemble’s belief that music can lift spirits and strengthen connections. ​
5th September: Gaelic Landscape Walk - North Arran
A wonderfully varied route around the remote north end of Arran, steeped in cultural and natural history.
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4th September: McLellan Arts Festival Film screening: Carla's Song
Award winning 1996 film directed by Ken Loach and starring Robert Carlyle. Carla's Song is a love story that begins on a Glasgow bus and ends in war - torn Nicaragua.
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3rd September: McLellan Arts Festival Adult Dance Workshop
In this friendly workshop run by Jane Greenstreet, Chantraine Dance Teacher for over 30 years, participants will be invited into a world of movement, music and poetry and the natural world. ​Chantraine Dance is a holistic dance approach that is suitable for all ages and abilities.
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1st September: McLellan Arts Festival McLellan Book Festival
Sara Sheridan - The Secrets of Blythswood Square; The Fair Botanists
​Alistair Moffat - The Highlands & Islands of Scotland: A New History
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1st September: McLellan Arts Festival Wee Mac Children's Book Festival
Ceitidh Hutton
Lindsay Littleson
Chae Strathie
Greta Yorke
Play Talk Read with Bonnie the Bus
Meet the Therapets!
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​August 2025
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31st August: McLellan Arts Festival McLellan Book Festival
Sally Magnusson - Music in the Dark
Alex Gray - Out of Darkness
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31st August: McLellan Arts Festival Wee Mac Children's Book Festival
Play Talk Read with Bonnie the Bus
Meet the Therapets!
Debi Gliori:
Ross MacKenzie
Alan Dapré
Mike Nicholson
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30th August: McLellan Arts Festival The McLellan Sessions
A foot stomping evening of Traditional Music with world class musicians Gillian Frame and Finlay Napier, supported by Arran talent in music and stories.​
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26th August: Kinloch Beer Festival
This ever-popular annual beer festival takes place in the stunning seaside location of Blackwaterfoot - you don't want to miss this one!
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24th August: Glencloy Trail Race
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​18th August: Brodick Shore Scramble (Coast)
Join us as we explore Merkland Shore off Brodick Bay, where we’ll have a guddle in the rock pools to discover the myriad of marine creatures exposed by the falling tide.
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18th - 24th August: Festival of Chamber Music & Song
Concerts across the island culminating in a farewell session at The Douglas Hotel on 24 Aug
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16th August: COAST 30th Birthday Celebration, Lamlash Discovery Centre
A family-friendly day with free snorkel taster sessions, boat trips, live music, cooking demos, BBQ, VR, and more
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15th–18th August: Arran Open Studios
An island-wide art & craft open-studio weekend, with a preview exhibition (11–14 July), a ceílidh at Brodick Hall (5 Aug), and film night (10 Aug)
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14th August: Coast Ceilidh
Celebrating their 30th anniversary with music & community spirit
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11th August: RNLI Coffee Morning
Lamlash Lifeboat Station: A fundraising morning with raffles, bake sale, and refreshments
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9th August: Brodick Highland Games
Always very popular. Parade of pipe bands through Brodick followed by the games themselves in Ormidale Park. Features Heavy events, Highland dancing, athletics, kids’ fancy dress, and stalls
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8th August: Gaelic Landscape Walk - North Arran
A wonderfully varied route around the remote north end of Arran, steeped in cultural and natural history.
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7th August: Family Ceilidh - Whiting Bay
Whiting Bay Village hall 19:30pm.
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​​6th August: Arran Farmers Show
One of the annual highlights of the Arran calendar! Glenkiln, Lamlash: A traditional farming showcase with livestock classes and local crafts
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5th August: Arran Open Studios Ceilidh
To be held in Brodick Village Hall in association with the Boathouse Ceilidh Band.
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July 2025
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26th July: RNLI Open Day, Lamlash
Arran Lifeboat Station, Lamlash Pier 11am - 4pm.
This year we will be welcoming the Arran Shanty Crew for some live music and we will have a delicious BBQ with Arran Butcher burgers, Wooley's rolls and delicious home made cakes by our amazing fundraising Guild.
The amazing businesses & people of Arran have donated a large number of awesome prizes for the raffle and this includes whisky, wine, artwork, home furnishings, health & beauty and vouchers for food, drink & experiences.
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26th July: Lochranza & Catacol Gala Day
Join us for the Lochranza & Catacol Village Hall Gala Day. Fun for the whole family 2-5pm. Kids games, dog show, BBQ, golf darts, giant jenga, bingo, tombola, treasure hunt. Live bagpiper performance!
23rd July: Fèis Arainn CÈILIDH TEAGHLAICH (Family Cèilidh)
Family ceilidh event in Whiting Bay village hall (Talla a' Bhàigh) as part of this year's Feis week.
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16th - 23rd July: Whiting Bay Fun Week
16th July: - Whiting Bay Memories Exhibition, Dinner and Dance
Sunday 17th July: Raft Race; Bay Queen Crowning; Tombola Bouncy Castle; Family Bowling Competition
Monday 18th July: Mini Olympics
Tuesday 19th July: COAST Rock Pool Scramble; Car Treasure Hunt
Wednesday 20th July: Beach Sculpture
Thursday 21st July: Teddy Bear’s Picnic; Family Fun Quiz (BYOB)
Friday 22nd July: Grand Putting Competition; Family Fun Run
Saturday23rd July: All Emergency Agencies Display Day (Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard, Lifeboat)
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12th July: Round Holy Island Paddle Challenge
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11th - 14th: Arran Open Studios Preview Exhibition
‘Taster’ event in advance of the Open Studios weekend itself! The exhibition will feature a single piece from most of the artists participating in the weekend and give visitors a feel for the wide range and high quality of the work created by the artist and maker community here in Arran.
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7th - 12th July: Kildonan Fun Week
7th Jul – Taiko Drumming; Seal & Shore Walk with NTS Rangers & COAST
8th Jul – Fancy Dress Fitness; Kildonan Fun Run
9th Jul – Craft Sale
10th Jul – Car Treasure Hunt
11th Jul – Fun Dog Show
12th Jul – Family Ceilidh with The Boathouse Ceilidh Band
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June 2025
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28th - 29th June: Lochranza Whisky Festival
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6th - 8th June: Arran Folk Festival
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May 2025
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