Today we went to Brodick castle for a lovely walk round the gardens and the castle.. We ate our snack in a Bavarian summerhouse which was made of mostly pine cones . The Bavarian houses were built by the 11th duke of Hamilton who married an Austrian princess Marie of Barden. He built them to make his wife feel at home.  After a picnic lunch at the outdoor centre DL got ready with all the gorge walking equipment  headed up the hills with some other children from Rutherglen school. What a fantastic experience this was for DL. He participated in all the walk through waterfalls and flowing streams. PL went a long walk and a bit of shopping with Mrs Kelly. In the evening we teamed up with our friends from  James McFarlene on a bus trip to Whiting bay , then a very short walk as the midges were out in their millions. Everyone is exhausted and looking forward to bed.

We arrived safely in Arran to wind and rain , but did not let this dampen our spirits . We went for a very muddy walk along the beach to see the seals then up into the hills to visit the library in the woods back to the centre for a well deserved dinner. Both boys were exhausted and would have quite gladly went to bed but no off on another walk to Lamlash where we made a fire and melted marshmallows.  Both boys had showers toast and off to bed .

Today it rained and rained and rained but a few tones of rain did not stop our Haysholm  troopers .  After another full night of sleep by all  we headed for waterproofs after our breakfast.  Into the bus  and off to Whiting Bay  where we went for a long walk  up a hill or two to the hidden library , where we sheltered for lunch .  On to the waterfalls and back down to get bus , which then took us up to cloud base, where we  sat round the log burner inside a log wigwam melting marshmallows and drying off .  We then went to shops  to buy few gifts and back to the centre for dinner .  Never seen these pupils eat so much .  We are now getting ready to party the night away .

Another fabulous day on the Isle of Arran . Haysholm pupils are pushing the boundaries way beyond our expectations .    Today we went canoeing in the morning , then had a lovely picnic lunch in the sun and then we went on the speed boat to the Holly Isle . Dinner then beach walk and stone skimming in Brodick .  Supper shower and bed . No problems sleeping with all the fresh air and  activities.