HERE are some dates you should put in your diary. Friday September 17th to Monday 20th is the weekend of the Isle of Arran Mountain Festival, a spectacular four days of guided walks, talks and celeidhs.

If you’ve never visited Arran then you’re really missing out. It’s often described as the “highlands in miniature” but it’s better than that, there’s nothing miniature about it. The four Corbetts on the island are amongst the best in the land - Goatfell, Beinn Tarsuinn, Cir Mhor and Caisteal Abhail and there is a host of other great walking possibilities, including stretches of Arran’s superb coastline. A number of years ago I was honoured to be asked to visit Arran and officially open the Isle of Arran Coastal Trail. I not only opened it but walked the route and I have very happy memories of a great walk, and great company. I’m looking forward to returning to the island for the Festival, and giving a talk in the Corrie Village Hall on the Saturday evening. You’ll get full details of the festival events here. Hope to see you in September…

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