Grahamfield House Arran

04/06/2024

Did someone say triffid?? Amazing what 3 weeks of sun can grow!! First time it's flowered in 6 years (well nearly flowered). Oh, it's a Mexican lilly I believe....

23/05/2024

Found it at last! The doctor's bath on the Corrie shore. Wasn't brave enough for a dip but never say never!!
Believed to have been created around 1835 as a curative bath for Dr McCredy's patients, the bath fills daily with the tide flow. Measuring around 12ft x 5ft x 5ft deep, there's plenty of room with convenient steps carved to allow access. Go on, I dare you...

10/05/2024

So lovely to see the spring flowers in bloom. The island is awash with bluebells. Here's a taster....

22/04/2024

Teatime stroll, Whiting Bay. Such a beautiful location....

22/04/2024

Arriving at Brodick Saturday morning. Perfect!

22/04/2024

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06/04/2024

The Alfred arriving at Troon today during storm Kathleen.

01/04/2024

For those travelling on the ALFRED, remember there is no catering onboard. Suggest you be prepared as the crossing is slightly longer at 1 hour 20 mins.......😊

01/04/2024

A few wee pics from over the weekend....nowhere better! Largymore is 5 mins walk from the house and lovely to sit and let the world go by. The car park at Croc na Dail is a great spot for a picnic with a view on the road from Lamlash to Brodick. No filters were applied. It really is this blue!!

28/03/2024

Enough said......

27/03/2024

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE, to those on autopilot to the ferry, double check your departure port to make sure you don't arrive at Ardrossan when you should be at Troon!! 🤣

27/03/2024

With April showers in the offing, you may wish to consider this......

19/03/2024

Watch out, there's going to be wardens about!!! Please park sensibly......

North Ayrshire Council’s parking enforcement officers will soon be patrolling parking lots and streets on Arran to enforce parking violations.

17/03/2024

For those travelling to and from the island, I recommend you download the Calmac status app to keep up to date with any ferry alterations. Also remember there are 2 ferry routes to the island if your first choice is unavailable, and the scenery is amazing en route if sailing to Lochranza!!

07/03/2024

Breakfast with a view. Excellent vegan stack at Little Rock, Brodick. Worth a trip over just for that 😂

07/03/2024

Stunning day in Whiting Bay today. Hoping for more of the same!!

16/01/2024

16/01/2024

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16/01/2024

Happy new Year everyone and welcome to all our new followers. Looking forward to welcoming new and returning guests in 2024 on this beautiful island. Here are a few pics and short videos (bit wobbly, sorry!) taken over the weekend to tempt you. Most were taken at Kildonan shore 10 mins drive from the house........ just me, the birds (ringed plover, curlew, oystercatchers to name but a few) and a curious seal. Heaven.........

01/01/2024

Wishing everyone a happy and healthy 2024!

01/01/2024

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Remember what goes up must come down! 🎈 Balloon release & sky lantern litter can be eaten by marine life, entangle turtles or sea birds and may result in death by choking, starvation or strangulation 😢

However you're celebrating this New Year's Eve, make sure you Don't Let Go!

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08/12/2023

A massive THANK YOU to all our lovely guests this year, both new and returning. Your continued support and positive comments are very much appreciated! We try our best to make GRAHAMFIELD a home from home so all you have to do on arrival is relax and enjoy your stay with us on the beautiful Isle of Arran.
Wishing everyone health and happiness for the new year and to welcome you again in 2024 😊😊🙂

25/11/2023

Arran looking stunning today in the autumn sunshine

12/11/2023

Hoping to be back soon....

03/06/2023

This is the line up for the next couple months.

Thanks to Wake up the Sun Music for helping us get these amazing gigs booked.

Looking for a great way to spend your Saturday nights during the summer why not pop in a listen to some Live Music.

08/05/2023

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The Lamlash Bay No Take Zone shows how Highly Protected Marine Areas should be done. With community support at 97% and research showing an increase in marine life diversity, the protected areas around Arran demonstrate the progress that can be made towards healthy seas and thriving coastal communities when people are empowered and engaged in marine decision-making.

More news, views and updates about what's been going on at COAST in our Spring newsletter 🐣👉 https://bit.ly/coast-spring-news

08/05/2023

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Attention UK wildlife lovers. Basking shark season is here in the UK! 🦈

From May to October, these gentle giants can be spotted along the British coast, with sightings more likely in the South-West, particularly around Devon and Cornwall.

So grab your binoculars and start searching for these magnificent creatures. If you're lucky enough to encounter a basking shark while diving or on a boat, make sure to follow our latest guidelines for safe and responsible interaction. You can download our free poster from our website.

And don't forget to report any sightings of basking sharks on the Shark Trust app. Save this post as a reminder, and let's make this season one to remember! 🦈

20/04/2023

Sun's out!! Nowhere better to be than on this beautiful island. Come see for yourself......

19/04/2023

Spring has most definitely sprung in the garden. Gorgeous weather for sprucing things up for the coming year. Long may it last!