Arran or Bute

[Tengu]

Dad wants to go somewhere in Scotland. (Im pretty busy this summer as it is)

So, Arran or Bute?

Which is most interesting and above all, Photogenic.

(Seeing as he will spend the time gawping though his camera...)

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Arran, also less midges. It has rocky headlands and mountains, which Bute does not have.

 

[Gill]

U wont regret Arran.

 

[Tengu]

Arran, apparently, has Geology.

(I have no idea what Bute is made from.)

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Probably Mica Schists on Bute. It's on the Highland Boundary fault. http://www.bute-gateway.org/background.html

Arran granite goes from Weetabix to solid so a bit varied for climbing !

 

[Tengu]

Weetabix granite. You have almost sold Arran to me

 

[Biker]

Weetabix granite. You have almost sold Arran to me

I really REALLY hope not... oh wait. I've just noticed the subtle differences in the name

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

Weetabix granite. You have almost sold Arran to me

Weetabix = very crumbly rock

Some routes have this rock then perfect sound granite. Just varied, for climbing.

 

[alpha_centaur]

Arran, I've spent not enough time on both living between beside both. If you're just up for a few days and don't have time to spend time on both. Arran is the only choice

 

[Tengu]

It will be a week

I need enough stimulation for a week

 

[alpha_centaur]

Arran will give you plenty of stimulation for a lot more than a week

 

[woodspirits]

yep Arran, lovely little island.

 

[Paul_B]

+1 Arran. Amazing geology. Scotland in miniature they say.

 

[greensurfingbear]

A week is a long time you can do both. Arran ferry from Ardrossan. few days taking in the best of arran. return to ardrossan head up the coast to weymes bay to get ferry to bute.

Of the two Arran is my favourite. Depends what you want to do though. Is your dad active and mobile? If so then a week walking the trails on Arran might suit you, if not then do both




Orric

 

[scottishwolf]

Arran for sure, let me know when, I'm planning a few days there myself. Not traveling light though, taking the 4x4 pick-up so will have transport when there. Plus my farm is only 25 mins drive from the ferry terminal at Ardrossan to Arran.

 

[greensurfingbear]

Arran for sure, let me know when, I'm planning a few days there myself. Not traveling light though, taking the 4x4 pick-up so will have transport when there. Plus my farm is only 25 mins drive from the ferry terminal at Ardrossan to Arran.

Where's your farm? Im in Renfrewshire but moving to north Ayrshire in June, got a new rental in Kilbirnie


Orric