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Isle of Arran Books, Guides and Maps

When we say more than an outdoor store we really do mean it! You’ll find a carefully curated book department with some of the latest fiction, non-fiction, and reference material on the island. With new releases being brought in all the time you won’t be left short of a holiday read or two.

In this particular section we’ve compiled all our Arran specific books, guides and maps many of which have been written by local authors on the island.

We stock all major maps and activity special guidebooks from climbing to paddleboarding and everything in-between. Using our owner Andrews previous knowledge of the book industry it’s hard to beat the quality of titles in stock – why not pick up the next big read online or in-store.

Looking for more and not all about Arran? Head on over to our full book, map and guide area by clicking here

McMurdo, Ian - Arran: Travels, Treasures & Tales McMurdo, Ian - Arran: Travels, Treasures & Tales
£15.00
2 in stock
An absolute must-read for those of you who love the Island of Arran. Full of anecdote and tales of islanders' lives.
Bygone Arran - Byrom, Bernard Bygone Arran - Byrom, Bernard
£11.95
7 in stock
Bygone Arran - Byrom, Bernard The Island of Arran on the Clyde Coast is often described as being like Scotland in miniature. This new book by Bernard Byrom offers a fresh selection of beautiful old photographs of island life in bygone days, starting at Brodick and then heading anticlockwise around the island via Goatfell, Corrie, Lochranza, Pirnmill, Machrie, Shiskine, Blackwaterfoot, Sliddery, La…
Alison Page - Corries Library Capers Alison Page - Corries Library Capers
£8.99
1 in stock
Alison Page - Corries Paper Capers Alison Page - Corries Paper Capers
£8.99
2 in stock
Dinky Map - North & East Arran Dinky Map - North & East Arran
£4.99
In stock
Printed on tough waterproof paper our Dinky Map of North & East Arran is an absolute must for anyone visiting the Isle of Arran for a few days. We've chosen our favourite walks and mapped them onto OS Map paper, listed each start point and added some essential information to make the most of your time on Arran. The map covers Brodick up to Lochranza and folds down to pocket size. Ideal for the cas…
Hagan, Harry - Sam the Skull Hagan, Harry - Sam the Skull
£7.99
20 in stock
For children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as cat lovers everywhere. I'm a CAT I'm a CAT I'm a GLASGOW CAT My name is Sam the Skull I've claws on my paws like crocodile jaws and a heid like a farmers bull WHAT AM I UP TO?
Arran Tide Tables 2024 Arran Tide Tables 2024
£2.00
2 in stock
Arran Tide Tables 2024 The annual go to for any watersport planning! The Arran Tide Tables 2024 is produced by Johnston’s Marine Stores in Lamlash and are based on the tide table for Brodick. The predictions in the tables are of times of high and low waters at Brodick, Isle of Arran and are in GMT. Make sure you add 1 hour for BST predictions (helpfully highlighted in yellow!). You'll also find co…
Dunn, Dianna - Hullabaloo on Arran Dunn, Dianna - Hullabaloo on Arran
£9.99
10 in stock
Hullabaloo, the cat, lives on the Isle of Arran. he and his best friend, macGregor, the dog, love two things: Food and Fun. In pursuit of these, the two pets cause havoc wherever they go! The rhyming stories in this book are suitable for all ages. The lively pictures feature well-known locations and real characters from the Isle of Arran.
Harvey Maps Arran Playing Cards Harvey Maps Arran Playing Cards gift
£10.95
In stock
Exclusive to Arran Active! Map of the Isle of Arran on playing cards, including the Arran Coastal Way These specially made playing cards are now available instore and online - courtesy of Harvey Maps, our suppliers of lightweight, tough and waterproof maps. The perfect gift! • Shows original HARVEY mapping • The whole map of Arran shown across 52 cards • Each card shows a unique piece of map • Sta…
Campbell, Thorbjorn - Arran: A History Campbell, Thorbjorn - Arran: A History
£12.99
6 in stock
Arran is an archaeological and geological treasure trove of stunning scenic beauty. Its history stretches back to the great stone circles, more than 5,000 years old, whose remnants still decorate the plains of Machrie. Runic inscriptions tell of a Viking occupation lasting centuries. Later, in 1307, King Robert the Bruce began his triumphant comeback from Arran. Subsequently, the island was repeat…
Love Arran The Kilmory Coo - Jeffries, Jill Love Arran The Kilmory Coo - Jeffries, Jill
£6.99
10 in stock
The Kilmory Coo wants to impress her friends with how clever she is, but can she keep up the charade? Welcome to the world of Kilmory Coo and friends - Arran Tales.
Arran Coastal Way 3rd Edition (Rucksack Readers) Arran Coastal Way 3rd Edition (Rucksack Readers) love
£13.99
5 in stock
"The perfect companion to a fascinating route" - Outdoor Focus magazine The Arran Coastal Way is one of Scotland’s Great Trails, and perhaps the finest circuit walk in the country. It runs for 65 miles (105 km) around the Isle of Arran in a memorable week-long hike from Brodick. It’s accessible from near Glasgow by the Ardrossan ferry. Famous as`Scotland in miniature’, Arran is rich in scenery, ca…
Arran (S) Special Sheet S21 & S13 [Folded Map] - British Geological Survey Arran (S) Special Sheet S21 & S13 [Folded Map] - British Geological Survey
£12.00
6 in stock
Yellow Map Around & About Blackwaterfoot, The Shiskine Valley Yellow Map Around & About Blackwaterfoot, The Shiskine Valley
£4.95
9 in stock
Pocket-sized versions of Ordnance Survey's Explorer maps, blown up from the standard 1:25 000 scale. Ideal for visitors and locals alike, these maps really make navigation trouble-free and, with the greater clarity, help the user to spot interesting features so easily missed on a normal map. 1: 16 000 scale. Laminated for weatherproofing. 44 x 30 cm.
Yellow Map Around & About Brodick, Goatfell & the Clauchland Hills Yellow Map Around & About Brodick, Goatfell & the Clauchland Hills
£4.95
10 in stock
Pocket-sized versions of Ordnance Survey's Explorer maps, blown up from the standard 1:25 000 scale. Ideal for visitors and locals alike, these maps really make navigation trouble-free and, with the greater clarity, help the user to spot interesting features so easily missed on a normal map. 1: 16 000 scale. Laminated for weatherproofing. 44 x 30 cm.
Yellow Map Around & About Brodick, Holy Island, Lamlash & Whiting Bay Yellow Map Around & About Brodick, Holy Island, Lamlash & Whiting Bay
£4.95
2 in stock
Pocket-sized versions of Ordnance Survey's Explorer maps, blown up from the standard 1:25 000 scale. Ideal for visitors and locals alike, these maps really make navigation trouble-free and, with the greater clarity, help the user to spot interesting features so easily missed on a normal map. 1: 16 000 scale. Laminated for weatherproofing. 44 x 30 cm.
Yellow Map Around & About Goatfell, Cir Mhor & Beinn Tarsuinn Yellow Map Around & About Goatfell, Cir Mhor & Beinn Tarsuinn
£4.95
2 in stock
Pocket-sized versions of Ordnance Survey's Explorer maps, blown up from the standard 1:25 000 scale. Ideal for visitors and locals alike, these maps really make navigation trouble-free and, with the greater clarity, help the user to spot interesting features so easily missed on a normal map. 1: 16 000 scale. Laminated for weatherproofing. 44 x 30 cm.
Yellow Map Around & About Whiting Bay, Dippin, Auchenhew & Laigh Kilmory Yellow Map Around & About Whiting Bay, Dippin, Auchenhew & Laigh Kilmory
£4.95
6 in stock
Pocket-sized versions of Ordnance Survey's Explorer maps, blown up from the standard 1:25 000 scale. Ideal for visitors and locals alike, these maps really make navigation trouble-free and, with the greater clarity, help the user to spot interesting features so easily missed on a normal map. 1: 16 000 scale. Laminated for weatherproofing. 44 x 30 cm.
Arran: Landscapes in Stone - Alan McKirdy Arran: Landscapes in Stone - Alan McKirdy
£7.99
15 in stock
This book by Alan McKirdy is a fascinating introduction to the landscape of Arran - one of the significant geological areas of the country.
OS Explorer Active Map 361 Isle of Arran OS Explorer Active Map 361 Isle of Arran
£16.99
3 in stock
Active weatherproof map of Arran, updated and reissued in March 2021. 1:25 000 scale and including access to online edition for mobiles.
OS Explorer Map 361 Isle of Arran OS Explorer Map 361 Isle of Arran
£12.99
14 in stock
1:25 000 scale. Updated and reissued in March 2021. Every part of England, Scotland and Wales - however remote - is covered by 403 maps specially designed for walkers, off-road cyclists, horse riders and all involved in outdoor activities. This new edition includes access to online edition for mobiles.
Holder, Geoff - Guide To Mysterious Arran Holder, Geoff - Guide To Mysterious Arran
£14.99
10 in stock
This is a guide to everything supernatural, paranormal, folkloric, eccentric and, above all, mysterious that has occurred on the small, windswept isle of Arran and is a fascinating introduction to the heritage of this spectacular part of Scotland. This is a guide that the armchair adventurer or the on-location visitor can revel in. Comprehensive entries covering Arrans standing stones, ruins, chur…
Yellow Map Here & There Isle of Arran Yellow Map Here & There Isle of Arran
£4.95
4 in stock
Pocket-sized versions of Ordnance Survey's Explorer maps, blown up from the standard 1:25 000 scale. Ideal for visitors and locals alike, these maps really make navigation trouble-free and, with the greater clarity, help the user to spot interesting features so easily missed on a normal map. 1:50 000 scale. Laminated for weatherproofing. 44 x 30 cm.
OS Landranger Map 69 Isle of Arran OS Landranger Map 69 Isle of Arran
£12.99
12 in stock
An all-purpose map packed full of information to help you really get to know an area. The 204 Landranger maps cover the entire United Kingdom. Each map covers an area of 40 km by 40 km (25 miles by 25 miles) and like other Ordnance Survey maps, National Grid squares are provided so that any feature can be given a unique reference number. This new edition includes access to the online edition for m…

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