Quite by chance, some years ago,

We found this lovely isle,

So unspoilt and peaceful

We had to linger for a while

Herons strutted on the banks

Of streams so crystal clear

And there upon the hillside

Moving slowly were the deer

Seals came up the Gulf Stream

They entertained us with their play

We strolled along the coastline

Discovering each new bay.

No sound of heavy traffic

To mar the summer's day

No litter or graffiti

Did we see along the way

We walked along the country lanes

On the beaches children ran

It must be Scotland's pride and joy

This lovely Isle of Arran. J Brown, Mossfield Road, Kearsley

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