Unusual Stag Weekends

All of us have heard about the usual stag weekends. They consist of popular activities such as the unending parties with the endless dance and drinks and beautiful women seducing you, a day at the golf course or a day at the Go Kart racing track with your friends. Have you ever thought of organizing an unusual stag weekends, different from the usual ones? Well the beautiful Scottish island of Arran gives you that opportunity – to be different. Commuting to Arran is not an issue as Arran is accessible from Glasgow and Prestwick airports.

If you are a nature lover and spending the last days of your bachelorhood being as close to nature as possible, away from the city and the noise, is your idea of unusual stag weekends, well then there could be no better place then Arran. You get to experience the thrill of canoeing down the 2 highest waterfalls of Arran which in one word is breathtaking. Relaxing in the beautiful natural Jacuzzis and taking a plunge into the natural pools is sure to relax you and make you feel fresh once again. Canoeing is definitely not for the faint hearted but you will be sure to take home some fantastic memories.

A visit to Scotland would not be complete without a visit to the place where Scotland’s most famous export is manufactured– whisky. You will get to learn all about the production of whisky and get to taste the most exquisite whiskies made around Scotland. A visit to one of the island’s many hostelries is a definite must. If you’re lucky you could also catch up with some live bands playing during this unusual stag weekend.

You can spend the mornings around the small town of Brodick followed by a visit to the local Brodick castle that gives you the chance to rediscover your interest in history and educate you a little more about this beautiful island. You could also indulge in other activities such as archery, rock climbing, and mountain biking, guided walk up Goatfell (the highest mountain of Arran), gorge walking and sea kayaking. A tour of Arran on board the popular “Arran Adventurer” Powerboat is a must.

Arran is paradise for nature lovers who would like to spend some time amongst the valleys and waterfalls surrounded by tranquility missing in the big city life. Bookings and airline reservations can be easily made through the internet. You could choose from the various tourists weekend packages offered, catering to different tastes, or you could choose to be independent and explore the island by yourself. Either way Arran promises to provide you with one of the great unusual stag weekends, which will also become a memorable one.