Arran joins Big British Beach Clean
On the weekend of 14th of September Arran will be engaged in beach cleans across the island. Arran’s recently formed “Think about Plastic” group is doing a great job getting …
octopus centre
About the Octopus Centre
The Octopus Centre is Scotland’s first MPA visitor centre, and it is led by COAST and the people of Arran. This project has only come together thanks to the drive,
Something of the sea
Arran Artists, many participants in the Arran Open Studios , organised at the Octopus Centre “Something of the Sea” exhibition where over 30 works of their unsigned art were donated, …
Octopus Centre now welcoming visitors!
This summer COAST will be open to the public with a small exhibition, exciting new activities and our summer programme of events. The official opening is the 22nd of September so save the date!
Tennis hire
The tennis courts are available 24/7 at The Octopus Centre.
The Centre is currently closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, so please pay fees into the honesty box located on
Feasibility of a marine interpretation centre in Isle of Arran (Scotland), based on visitors’ and residents’ expectations and marine centres around the world., Rodriguez A.
Following the success of the NTZ and MPA, COAST is looking to create a Marine Interpretation Centre to get people more involved in marine activities and tourism. Feedback from questionnaires …
