In the eighth and final episode of The Arran podcast series 1, sponsored by Arran Sense of Scotland, Kim McAllister interviews TV stylist Mark Heyes.Mark has fallen in love with Arran - from the shopping and the forests, to the deer and the home baking. He discusses what happened that time he took a Tesla to the island and whether he would ever wear wellies...COMPETITION! Hamper of Arran Sense of Scotland goodies worth £200!Tweet @Arran_Sense or leave a message on the Arran Sense of Scotland Facebook page saying why you should win. Competition extended - now closes at midnight on Thursday 24 September. The Arran Podcast is a Connect production connectcommunications.co.ukEditor and Producer Kim McAllisterExecutive Producer Andrew RussellFor more information on the island got to Visit Arran's Facebook page:facebook.com/visitarranTo browse the range of Arran Sense of Scotland products visitarran.com

In the sixth episode of The Arran podcast, sponsored by Arran Sense of Scotland,Kim McAllister interviews Mogabout tour guide and Arran local, Alex Dickinson.COMPETITION! Hamper of Arran Sense of Scotland goodies worth £200!Tweet @Arransenseofscotland or leave a message on the Arran Sense of Scotland Facebook page saying why you should win. Competition closes at midnight on Tuesday 8 September.  The Arran Podcast is a Connect production connectcommunications.co.ukEditor and Producer Kim McAllisterExecutive Producer Andrew RussellFor more information on the island got to Visit Arran's Facebook page:facebook.com/visitarranTo browse the range of Arran Sense of Scotland products visitarran.com

In the sixth episode of The Arran podcast, sponsored by Arran Sense of Scotland,Kim McAllister interviews adventurer and expedition kayaker Calum McNicol.Calum lived in Arran for 15 years and ran Arran Adventure before selling the business. He has gone on to row the Atlantic in less than 35 days and was part of the second ever expedition down a Kashmir river.Mhairi Hall plays us out with a track from "Airs" - Ae Fond Kiss.The Arran Podcast is a Connect production connectcommunications.co.ukEditor and Producer Kim McAllisterExecutive Producer Andrew RussellFor more information on the island got to Visit Arran's Facebook page:facebook.com/visitarranTo browse the range of Arran Sense of Scotland products visitarran.com

In the fifth episode of The Arran podcast, sponsored by Arran Sense of Scotland,Kim McAllister interviews islander Campbell Laing.After a career in the police, Campbell moved to Arran 30 years ago. He's worked for the CalMac ferry and now conducts tours at the Lochranza Distillery.He describes life in Pirnmill - the relaxed atmosphere, the sunsets and the local produce - as well as the differences he's noted over the years.Mhairi Hall plays us out with a track from "Airs" - Sileas.The Arran Podcast is a Connect production connectcommunications.co.ukEditor and Producer Kim McAllisterExecutive Producer Andrew RussellFor more information on the island got to Visit Arran's Facebook page:facebook.com/visitarranTo browse the range of Arran Sense of Scotland products visitarran.com

In the fourth episode of The Arran podcast, sponsored by Arran Sense of Scotland,Kim McAllister interviews broadcaster and Deacon Blue drummer, Dougie Vipond.Dougie has travelled extensively around the UK with the BBC show Landward - but Arran is where he returns each year for his family holidays.He discusses drumming in Whiting Bay, buying midge repellent 'under the counter' and whether that boat in Lochranza is the original 'Dignity'...The Arran Podcast is a Connect production connectcommunications.co.ukEditor and Producer Kim McAllisterExecutive Producer Andrew RussellFor more information on the island got to Visit Arran's Facebook page:facebook.com/visitarranTo browse the range of Arran Sense of Scotland products visitarran.com

In the third episode of The Arran podcast, sponsored by Arran Sense of Scotland,Kim McAllister interviews island musician Gillian Frame.Gillian grew up in Brodick before moving to study at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow - then travelled the world as a professional musician.She reveals the most inspiring places on the island and where you can go to catch the best live music.She plays us out with a track from her album Pendulum: Lovely Molly. The Arran Podcast is a Connect production connectcommunications.co.ukEditor and Producer Kim McAllisterExecutive Producer Andrew RussellFor more information on the island got to Visit Arran's Facebook page:facebook.com/visitarranTo browse the range of Arran Sense of Scotland products visitarran.com

In the second episode of The Arran podcast, sponsored by Arran Sense of Scotland,Kim McAllister interviews sports broadcaster Dougie Donnelly.He discusses the time he played 100 holes of golf on the island in one day and tries to sum up that relaxing feeling of standing on the deck of the ferry with Arran on the horizon.He has always mentioned a certain Arran golf course when he's asked his favourite courses in the world - can you guess which one?Scottish pianist and regular island visitor Mhairi Hall plays us out with a gorgeous track from her album Airs: Lullaby for Eilidh.The Arran Podcast is a Connect production connectcommunications.co.ukEditor and Producer Kim McAllisterExecutive Producer Andrew RussellFor more information on the island got to Visit Arran's Facebook page:facebook.com/visitarranTo browse the range of Arran Sense of Scotland products visitarran.com

Welcome to the Arran podcast, sponsored by Arran Sense of Scotland.Kim McAllister interviews islanders and some well-known visitors to discuss the positive contribution to mental well-being made by island life.Rachel shares stories of a childhood spent holidaying in Whiting Bay, sprinting up waterfall paths with her brother and getting lost in the hills with her uncle.She tries to describe the feeling of waking up that first morning on the island and the sense of peace she finds there.Award-winning folk musician Gillian Frame plays us out with a track from her album The Pendulum: The Lass o Glenshee.The Arran Podcast is a Connect production connectcommunications.co.ukEditor and Producer Kim McAllisterExecutive Producer Andrew RussellFor more information on the island got to Visit Arran's Facebook page:facebook.com/visitarranTo browse the range of Arran Sense of Scotland products visitarran.com