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Goat Fell Snow and Calmac Ensign

30/4/2015

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Calmac Ferry flag, Arran, Scotland
Calmac Ferries flag on Arran
Waiting to board the ferry this morning I spotted this rather great shot. I love the virtual silhouette of the passenger gangway hoist, as it stands out from the light dusting of snow on Goat Fell. Spot the seagull camouflaged within the image! 

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Bloomin Summer in Brodick

25/4/2015

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flower bed in Brodick, Isle of Arran
Well ok, maybe not, as still a cool breeze blowing through this late April sunny day. Flower beds in Brodick looking stunning as always, the 'Caledonian Isles' just berthing and one of her Majesty's fleet getting as close as any I've spotted around Arran. A lovely sight.

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Responsible Dog Walking on Arran

23/4/2015

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Bag it and Bin it . . . but please don't Leave it!

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It is only when I return to certain areas of mainland walking, that I realise how fortunate the island is to have so little dog fouling left on it's beaches and paths. I, like so many who live here, exercise our dog in these public spaces and I am as vigilant as possible to 'bring out the bag' whenever the inevitable moment occurs.

Sadly there is a well meaning but misguided trend, to collect dog waste and then leave it 'to retrieve on the way back'. I hold up my hand to be counted amongst those misguided. Once, and only once, at the start of a long walk with no bins in sight, I bagged, and, placed in a wall crevice to deal with on our return . . . and yes I forgot. Some miles away I suddenly realised and I was devastated. I've never made the same mistake, because I never leave it behind.

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Dawn Breaking at Machrie Standing Stones on Arran

21/4/2015

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Machrie Moor Standing Stones at Dawn, Arran, Scotland
For some reason last night, sleep was not my friend. With light filtering through the bedroom curtains just after 5am, I decided on a whim, that a trip to Machrie Stone Circles was in order. Effie, our Airedale, confused at the lack of morning routine, stayed on her bed despite the lead being removed from it's peg. I'm glad I went and so was Effie.
PicDawn breaks over Machrie stone circle on Isle of Arran
First glimmers of sunshine appear over the fell

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Beautiful morning in Blackwaterfoot

17/4/2015

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Blackwaterfoot beach, Arran Scotland
PicturePoem by 'Sweet Sugar'


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Midnight Moonlight over Brodick Bay

11/4/2015

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Moonlight at midnight over Brodick Bay on Arran
Long exposure turns Brodick Bay into glass

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Fairways Cafe opens at Shiskine Clubhouse

11/4/2015

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All of us around Blackwaterfoot have been very pleased to see the return of full cafe facilities at the Shiskine Golf Clubhouse.

New owners, Sara and Simon, have made their entrance by rebranding the former 'Felicitys' into the 'Fairways'. Some rather splendid cakes are available, along with snacks, main courses and of course great teas and coffee.
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Enjoy the Beach or stroll to the Caves

Arran beach
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Walking from Kings Cave to Blackwaterfoot
We're probably biased, but the beach at Blackwaterfoot is one of the best you'll find on the Isle of Arran. Constantly changing in appearance, and it has something for everyone, in all weathers and all seasons.

For those who enjoy a modest walk, the King's Caves are within easy reach along the well marked and signed path taking you above and around the rear of 'The Doon'.
Arran, Blackwaterfoot
Drumadoon Point at Blackwaterfoot
'Fairways' cafe in Blackwaterfoot, Arran
Plenty of tables at Fairways and comfy Sofas too.
I'm sure all on Arran will join me in wishing the team all the best with their new venture.
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Shiskine Golf & Tennis Club
BLACKWATERFOOT
Isle of Arran

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Road to the Clouds?

9/4/2015

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Strange cloud bank covers Kintyre and sea on approach to Blackwaterfoot from the south of Arran.

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The Day Blackwaterfoot Disappeared

6/4/2015

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Misty light on Blackwaterfoot beach, Arran
Weather forecast for Arran
Spring flowers on Arran
Water drops hang from Hyacinths at Shiskine Golf Club
Families gather on Arran misty morning beach

Warm and misty on the beach creates surreal lighting

Kinloch Hotel Arran

A unique Easter Monday

The Kinloch Hotel and houses of Blackwaterfoot on the Isle of Arran all but disappear in the strange morning mist of Easter Monday. Families enjoy time on the beach and many people were out walking their dogs.Bird calls could be heard, but none were visible! Ian Relf, from the Blackwaterfoot Lodge Hotel, said he'd never seen conditions like this before.
Blackwaterfoot disappears in the mist

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    Jacqueline and Geoff moved to the beautiful Isle of Arran in 2012, and have been visiting since 1998.

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