I’ve run several trips around Arran and each one has been uniquely planned. One trip involves paddling around the island over 2 days with a one night bivouac on the west coast. We walk on to the ferry on the first crossing and return on the last crossing the following day.Another trip involves a nights B&B in Brodick- again taking the first ferry then being met by a taxi service at Brodick. We are deposited at Blackwaterfoot on the west coast, then paddling back via the north coast to Brodick, staying in a B&B.  The following day involves a few hours paddle skills in Brodick Bay before returning by ferry.