Arran in Winter

Winter time!

Come and see our beautiful island in Winter as the scenery takes on a different vibe from the summer. The vibrant and lush greens and yellows of summer change to cool, icy tones with mesmerising early sunsets, and snow capped hills reflecting in the winter sea.

Winter on Arran will show snow capped hills, framed by a range of rich brown lower slopes. This is a perfect time to get to one with nature and get your walking boots on. If it’s peace and quiet you desire this is the time to visit. Some of the activity providers remain open, but the island is generally less busy.

More visitors will arrive over Christmas and New Year – be sure and pop over to Shiskine Valley in the evening for ‘Shiskine Shines’. This is where all the villagers put up their own outdoor Christmas lights and they increase week on week throughout December. 

January is often the time that some of the businesses close for a wee while for renovations – so do check before you come to make sure you’re not disappointed.