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Clyde Marine Birding Cruise to: Arran Tuesday 26th August 2025 This outing is now full. Bring warm and waterproof clothing. Binoculars can be supplied. |
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Please be at Inverkip Marina Main building by 0830am, then we will be leaving on the boat at 0900hrs and returning 1700hrs.
PRICE: £55
TIME: 09:00– 17:00
LEADER: John Simpson
VENUE: Meet in the car park at the Main Building, Inverkip Marina. Grid Ref NS 205721.
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The Lochranza Distillery is open for lunch. You may prefer to bring a packed lunch and enjoy it by the castle.
BOOKING: This outing is now full.
Payment must be made before sailing.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: The main interest will be seabirds including divers, shearwaters, wildfowl, gulls and skuas possible. Golden Eagle in Lochranza.
TRAVELLING:
Public transport: The 901 and 906 bus service from Glasgow, both call at Inverkip.
By car: By car it takes about 45 minutes from central Glasgow (M8 and A78). Parking is free.
TERRAIN: Flat surface decking area and flat paved roads at Lochranza.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope would be useful for looking for eagles.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: You may want to bring a drink and a snack. Toilets and refreshments are available free of charge on board.
NB: This outing may be postponed due to poor weather. Please check SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde SOC Grapevine on BlueSky in advance.
PRICE: £55
TIME: 09:00– 17:00
LEADER: John Simpson
VENUE: Meet in the car park at the Main Building, Inverkip Marina. Grid Ref NS 205721.
Google maps link What3Words ///bronze.headstone.closed
The Lochranza Distillery is open for lunch. You may prefer to bring a packed lunch and enjoy it by the castle.
BOOKING: This outing is now full.
Payment must be made before sailing.
BIRDS WE HOPE TO SEE: The main interest will be seabirds including divers, shearwaters, wildfowl, gulls and skuas possible. Golden Eagle in Lochranza.
TRAVELLING:
Public transport: The 901 and 906 bus service from Glasgow, both call at Inverkip.
By car: By car it takes about 45 minutes from central Glasgow (M8 and A78). Parking is free.
TERRAIN: Flat surface decking area and flat paved roads at Lochranza.
OPTICS: Binoculars are essential and a telescope would be useful for looking for eagles.
FOOTWEAR and CLOTHING: Sturdy boots and warm, waterproof clothing. It is advisable to check the weather forecast beforehand.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: You may want to bring a drink and a snack. Toilets and refreshments are available free of charge on board.
NB: This outing may be postponed due to poor weather. Please check SOC Clyde branch website (www.birdsinclyde.scot) and Clyde SOC Grapevine on BlueSky in advance.
Please note:
Participants are reminded that the Club, its branches and individual leaders of outings cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part in these outings, or any loss or damage to their property.
Participants are reminded that the Club, its branches and individual leaders of outings cannot accept responsibility for any injury suffered by individuals taking part in these outings, or any loss or damage to their property.