Here because you found a marine creature rock?
Join COAST as we celebrate our 30th year with a special sea-themed scavenger hunt!
Tell us where you spotted our 10 marine friends located around the island and help us spread the word as we celebrate 30 years of community-led marine conservation!
Each of our special rocks is being hosted by a small business on the island…take a picture of yourself next to each rock and tag @arran.coast on Instagram to help us celebrate together!
Explore these 10 locations and follow our clues on your Arran island adventure…
1) Lamlash-
I am a crustacean that can live as long as 50 years! I can be blue or green and I have very strong claws for breaking open shells.
You can find me near the beach at a restaurant with blue benches in Lamlash Bay.
2) Whiting Bay-
I am a spiny sea creature and a cousin of the star fish. I Make a tasty snack for Otters.
Look for me where you can get food and drink with a view of Whiting Bay
3) Kildonan-
I am very shy and not really a sea creature! I am a mammal with thick fur and like to wash the sea salt out of it after I hunt for fish and sea urchins.
I am hiding among the tents near Kildonan Point.
4) Lagg-
I am a rarer visitor to Arran and one of its biggest mammals. I am an excellent diver and you might catch a glimpse of me when I come up to breathe.
You should look for me where they make whisky in Lagg.
5) Blackwaterfoot-
I am a crustacean, you can find me in rockpools on beaches around the island, but be gentle or I could pinch you!
I’m hiding at a very big building near the slipway in Blackwaterfoot
6) Machrie-
I am a curious animal and can hold my breath for as long as 30 minutes! I like to haul out an rocks and sunbathe, when I am happy I do the ‘Banana Pose’.
You can find me where you can get a cup of tea and slice of cake in Machrie.
7) Pirnmill-
I am an elegant sea mammal with a very big brain. You might see me playing alongside boats, I am very social and live in pods with friends and family.
Look for me at a local restaurant named after a tall building that warns ships of danger.
8) Lochranza-
I am a very clever animal and a master of disguise. I have 3 hearts and if you upset me I will cover you in ink!
I am hiding in plain sight where you can get a delicious lunch from a tiny building.
9) Corrie-
We are the kings and queens of the seabed! I am a bivalve and taste my best when caught by hand divers.
You should look for me at a restaurant where I am on the menu along with other locally sourced seafood.
10) Brodick
I am 95% water and would make a terrible dessert, despite my name. Some of us are good at directions and some of us would be good at storing whisky.
Find me in Brodick where adults can get a tropical drink right on the beach.
When you’ve completed the trail, fill out a worksheet at our Discovery Centre in Lamlash and drop by to show us your photos in exchange for a wee prize.
On successful completion of our sea-themed scavenger hunt, you’ll also be eligible to enter our raffle!
Winners to be announced at COAST’s 30th celebrations on Saturday 16th August 2025.
Our beautiful painted rocks were created for COAST by local artist, Raine Clarke.
Check out her work on Instagram: @underwing_studio
Last Updated on 24th June 2025