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Front view of Arran Outdoor Centre.

Our Centre & Facilities

Bedrooms

Arran Outdoor Centre is located shoreside in the Clauchlands area of the beautiful village of Lamlash. This ancient village just south of Brodick is nestled in its own sheltered bay overlooking the Holy Isle. The centre is large, contemporary and purpose built for residential outdoor activities, fitting perfectly into the countryside that surrounds it.

We have 44 beds in the centre across several four person bedrooms. All of these rooms are en-suite.

  • Room with double bed bunk bed and desk.

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Accessible facilities

For visitors who need extra support, we provide a dedicated accessible dormitory with a fixed and mobile hoist, multi-position bed and ensuite accessible bathroom.

Our centre also has an accessible changing room downstairs and accessible toilets on all three levels. Lifts and ramps make it easier to access facilities around the centre.

Visitors can also use our beach wheelchair and accessible three-wheel e-bike. The research vessel Coast Explorer can accommodate wheelchair users.

Room with bed, toilet and hoists.

Changing and Drying

Changing room with benches, pegs and cubicles.

Changing

Two spacious changing rooms with showering facilities and lockers for day action.

Several rows of wetsuits and outerwear hanging up drying.

Drying

There are two well equipped drying rooms at the centre, with rails to ensure you are able to dry any wet outdoor clothing. We keep all our specialist outdoor equipment and clothing in our stores. To help make your stay with us affordable and memorable, all you need to bring is clothing you would normally play out in.

Rest and relaxation

We have several public areas, including:

  • our library, which provides a quiet place for reflection with stunning views of Holy Isle
  • a bright conservatory with access to the centre grounds
  • our comfortable lounge
  • Room with large window and a selection of tables and chairs in blue red and green.

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Meal times

Start your day with a hearty breakfast and end it with a delicious home-cooked dinner in our dedicated dining area. After a day of adventure and exploration, relax and unwind while taking in the stunning views across Lamlash Bay.

Groups can choose between bed and breakfast or self-catering options, giving you the flexibility to plan meals around your group and your stay.

Six tables with chairs around them, with condiments in the middle of each table.

Conferencing, meetings and events

We can offer conference facilities for those wishing to utilise these. For smaller meetings and learning environments, we can offer our chart room. This space can accommodate 12 people comfortably. Each of our meeting rooms have connectivity access to monitors and Wifi.

Our spacious bright classroom can also be used as a meeting or briefing venue.

  • Conference room with long wooden table, surrounded by blue chairs. A large window is at the end of the room.

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