We enjoyed exploring Arran with its granite peaks, sweeping moorland, wooded glens, white sandy beaches, tumbling waterfalls and wide open seascapes. We will definitely return. Our sailing back to the mainland wasn't until early evening so we had a a full day to explore a little more. But first back to the campsite once again to use the showers. Then a drive right through the mountains, disappearing out of the sunlight into the cloud, the wind buffeting Marge and the rain lashing down. As soon as we began to make our descent the weather changed back. The road over the mountains is called the 'the string' probably because it's long, undulating and winding. Interesting driving.
En route we passed a pile of large rocks set back at the side of the road and stopped to take a look. An information board told us this was the place King Edward VII lunched after a mornings deer stalking whilst on a visit to the island. In 1902. Well there you go.
One other place to visit was the coastal town of Lamlash. Out in the harbour at anchor was the beautiful sailing boat we'd seen moored near to the Bunnahabhain distillery on Islay when we were there just nine days ago. Soon it was time to return to Brodick. It felt a little sad to be leaving Arran but there are onward adventures to be had.
