Episode 6: ‘The Cure’ – Isle of Arran
What to do when you wake up to a sunny day in Scotland and you’re longing for an island getaway? This episode of Wild for Scotland heads on a day trip to the Isle of Arran.
‘The Cure’ is a story about a day trip from Glasgow to the Isle of Arran. I take you with me to the island on a hike that was only made harder by the one too many drams I had the night before in the pub… We’re hiking to the top of Goatfell, the highest mountain on Arran.
After the story, I share some of my top tips to visit the Isle of Arran, whether you are coming for a day or longer, hiking Goatfell or want to see something else the island has to offer.
They don’t call it “Scotland in Miniature” for nothing!
References & helpful links:
Use my hiking guide to plan your hike up Goatfell on Arran.
Find out more about Rail & Sail tickets to the islands on the Clyde coast.
Learn more about the Holy Isle and the Centre for World Peace and Health.
Read my Isle of Arran blog post full of things to do, food recommendations and more.
Learn more about Arran whisky.
Disclaimer: All information provided in this podcast is based on personal travel experiences. Companies mentioned in the story or tips were active at the time of release. If you listen to episodes at a later point, note that this information may have changed in the meantime.
Credits
Written, hosted and produced by Kathi Kamleitner. Additional support by Fran Turauskis.
Cover Art illustrated by Lizzie Vaughan-Knight. Musik by Bruce Wallace.
Additional sound effects from Zapsplat, Pond5 and SoundBoard.
All photographs by Kathi Kamleitner.
Season 1: Islands
The first season of Wild for Scotland is all about the Scottish isles. Each week, we travel to a different island and spend some time exploring their nooks and crannies, history and landscapes.
Images from the Isle of Arran















