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Awaken in Nature

Awaken in Nature - A meditation, yoga and breath work retreat Take the opportunity to spend time...

Mon 27 JulHoly Isle, Firth of Clyde(2.5mi)

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Qigong & Meditation Retreat - Sue Weston

During The Qigong & Meditation Retreat, Sue will guide you through the healing yet gentle...

Tue 4 AugHoly Isle, Firth of Clyde(2.5mi)

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Upcoming Events on the Isle of Arran

Event Details 22 Jul 26: Lamlash Shore Scramble Rockpool/guddle session at Lamlash old pier: 11:00–12:30; meet COAST Discovery Centre; Book Clyde House Event Details 23 Jul 26: Take the Isle of Arran Home Live Auction Live Auction on the Isle of Arran Unique items, Local Prizes and Nearly New Goods Join us for a lively evening of bidding, bargains and community spirit at the Isle of Arran Parish Church Live Auction. Taking place at the beautiful Brodick Golf Course, this popular fundraising event offers the chance to discover unique items, nearly new goods and a range of prizes donated by local businesses and supporters from across Arran. Whether you are looking for a unique find, hoping to support local fundraising, or simply wanting to enjoy a fun social evening, everyone is welcome. Entry is free, making it an accessible and enjoyable night out for residents and visitors alike. Book Clyde House Event Details 23 Jul 26: Marvellous Moths Morning 9:30 - 11:00 Explore the fascinating world of moths! Moths – they take flights, they eat your tights but most importantly, they love lights! Come along to this family fun moth morning to discover and explore the amazing world of moths, and to find out which of these three statements are true! We will be looking at moth traps set up the night before, show you how to make your garden moth friendly and other fun moth themed activities!

Sat 8 AugClyde House Arran Holiday Home(0.1mi)

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Upcoming Events on the Isle of Arran

Event Details 15 Jul 26: Ladies Open Golf Strokeplay competition. Please contact club for details. Book Clyde House Event Details 16 Jul 26: Bronze Age Roundhouse Open Day 11:00 - 15:00 Travel back in time in our replica Bronze Age roundhouse! Immerse yourself in Bronze Age life in our authentic replica roundhouse! 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! Book Clyde House Event Details 17 Jul 26: Gaelic Landscape Walk North Glen Sannox See the Arran Lets event listing page for details of upcoming events on the Isle of Arran Book Clyde House Event Details 17 Jul 26: Ceilidh: Jimi Shandrix Experience The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience are frequent guests of St. Andrews Societies and Caledonian Clubs around the globe, as well as being ever-popular at home. They are regular headliners at ‘Edinburgh’s Hogmanay’, the largest street party in the world, and the Edinburgh International Festival Fringe. The band have toured all over the Highlands and Islands, the central belt, England, Ireland and Wales. Book Clyde House Event Details 18 Jul 26: An Introduction to Acrylic Painting The morning focuses on colour mixing, simple exercises, and playful imprinting techniques that can be turned into abstract designs.

Sat 8 Aug12:00Clyde House Arran Holiday Home(0.1mi)

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Upcoming Events on the Isle of Arran

Event Details 10 Jul - 13 Jul 26: Arran Open Studios Preview Exhibition The 'Taster' 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. Book Clyde House Event Details 11 Jul - 13 Jul 26: Whiting Bay Memories - 100 Years Celebrating a centenary of Whiting Bay Public Hall and our village. 100 years of Whiting Bay Hall Exhibition, 100 Stitched stories wall panel for 100 years of the hall, village maps, photographs and history. Book Clyde House Event Details 12 Jul 26: My Neighbour Totoro (Film) My Neighbor Totoro is a 1988 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and animated by Studio Ghibli for Tokuma Shoten. Book Clyde House Event Details 12 Jul 26: Shiskine Golf Club Charity Texas Scramble Shiskine Valley Improvements Texas Scramble. This is a charity event for the Sam Guthrie Trophy. Please book through club. Book Clyde House Event Details 13 Jul 26: Whiting Bay Shore Scramble Rockpool/guddle session at Whiting Bay jetty: 15:00–16:30; meet The Shore restaurant, Whiting Bay; Book Clyde House Event Details 14 Jul 26: Tuesday Talks: Poems of Arran with Music & Song 13:30 A series of talks on various aspects of Arran, fortnightly on Tuesdays. Held in the Garden Room.

Sat 8 Aug16:00Clyde House Arran Holiday Home(0.1mi)

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From Field to Fabric

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Sat 22 AugArran Visual Arts(2.8mi)

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From Field to Fabric

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Sat 22 Aug11:00Arran Visual Arts(2.8mi)

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The Path to Freedom: Satipatthana

The Satipatthana Sutra is a discourse from the Pali Canon, the earliest collection of his enlightenment...

Sun 23 AugHoly Isle, Firth of Clyde(2.5mi)

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The Breathing, Creating Life of All

For the first time since the Covid epidemic, Neil will offer an in-person retreat on the...

Thu 3 SeptHoly Isle, Firth of Clyde(2.5mi)

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Arts & Culture

Semi-abstract Watercolour Sketching and Painting

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Sat 5 SeptArran Visual Arts(2.8mi)

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Arts & Culture

Semi-abstract Watercolour Sketching and Painting

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Sat 5 Sept11:00Arran Visual Arts(2.8mi)

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Introduction to Printmaking

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Sat 17 OctArran Visual Arts(2.8mi)

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Introduction to Printmaking

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Sat 17 Oct11:00Arran Visual Arts(2.8mi)

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Arts & Culture

Mood & Light: Impressionist Watercolour Landscapes

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Sat 14 NovArran Visual Arts(2.8mi)

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Arts & Culture

Mood & Light: Impressionist Watercolour Landscapes

Status | Spaces Available

Sat 14 Nov10:00Arran Visual Arts(2.8mi)

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Awareness based Emotional Intelligence

Emotions play a far greater role in our health, well-being and success than we realise. We can be quite clever but still be immature and unhappy, a stranger to our…

Fri 31 Jul20:00Samye Dechen Shing Retreat Centre(5.2mi)

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Wellness & Wellbeing

Medical Qigong exercise for the circulatory system

Booking opens 1 Aug 2026 Course Qigong Medical Qigong exercise for the circulatory system 25 Sep 2026 at 7:00pm – 27 Sep 2026 £ 63 Led by: Bob Lowey This weekend, senior instructor Bob Lowey leads an exploration of “Shuxin Pinxue Gong Er,” a beautiful Medical Qigong Form designed to integrate body, breath, and mind while restoring heart and… Read More →

Sat 1 AugSamye Dechen Shing Retreat Centre(5.2mi)

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Arran Visual Arts2.8 miles away Holy Isle, Firth of Clyde2.5 miles away Clyde House Arran Holiday Home0.1 miles away

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Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland

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