Arran Heritage Museum

12/08/2026

Next week volunteers past and present will be gathering in the garden for tea and coffee. Please join us if you have thought about volunteering. The museum has been around for 50 years and that is only possible because of our volunteers!

12/08/2026

09/08/2026

04/08/2026

Tuesday Talk August 11th
Playlist for Life talking about Music and Dementia
1:30pm in the museum garden room
Tickets available on the day. Limited numbers available.

Over two decades of scientific research has shown that listening to a personalised playlist can improve the lives of those living with dementia. In fact, listening to music that is personally meaningful has many psychological benefits, meaning anyone can benefit from a playlist.

31/07/2026

Tuesday Talk: August 11th Playlist for Life with Pam Ribbeck.

What songs or pieces of music bring back happy memories of Arran for you?

At our talk on 11th August, Playlist for Life Communities Officer Pam Ribbeck will be encouraging us to think of music that reminds us of memories of Arran, whether that's songs from school days, singing in the church, attending dances or concerts in the village halls or events like the annual Folk Festival, the Highland Games or the infamous Shiski Diski!

Everyone has a soundtrack of your life made up of the songs that give you that 'flashback feeling' when you hear them - songs that remind you of people, places and life experiences. Rediscovering these songs can be an enjoyable activity and a great way to reconnect with memories and the stories that make up our lives. For people affected by dementia this music can be a lifeline.

Come along to this talk to hear about music's effect on the brain, the work of music and dementia charity Playlist for Life and to share your own musical memories!

29/07/2026

A big thank you to Bill Anderson for coming in to speak about Beekeeping as one of our Tuesday Talks.

Why not check out his book "The Idle Beekeeper" which looks to be a fascinating read. Available online.

If you missed the talk it will be played on Arran Sound in the Autumn.

27/07/2026

Thanks to all of the families and craftspeople and other supporters who attended Family Day yesterday, including The Feis and the Isle of Arran Pipe Band for some great music, and our visiting flint knapper Will from Kilmartin Museum. The weather didn’t succeed in dampening spirits and it was a lovely day.