We’re here to help on Arran
This list of business services has been compiled by the Arran Community and Voluntary Service (ACVS). Please bear in mind that although most of the deliveries are free, the businesses are doing this by goodwill, so if you are placing an order be considerate of volume vs cost. Shop local, support your community!
Scotland’s Citizen’s Advice Helpline will provide advice to the whole of Scotland. Tel: 0800 028 1456.
Message from Lamlash Dental Clinic
Lamlash Dental Clinic is treating emergencies that cannot be remedied with pain relief. We can be contacted at the surgery on 01770 601067. If staff are busy, leave a message (leave your name and contact number) or alternatively call the dental helpline on 01563 507950. The front door is locked as appointments are strictly for patients who have been triaged.
Mon-Fri: we ask if patients do need to be seen that they call as early as possible after 9am. There is cover on Saturday and Sunday until the ferry is back on all day, but call 111 out of hours – we are on call from 10am to noon on Sat & Sun.
Message from Bruce Jenkins Dental Practice
The practice has been available for advice, antibiotics and temporary dressing packs since the beginning of lockdown. With the easing of restrictions we are now available to see patients in our surgery for URGENT CARE. We are providing this service seven days a week until further notice. Tel: 303800. Message from pharmacy
Please do not hand in repeat prescriptions, instead telephone the surgery order line on 01770 600516. Order all repeat items and collect from here in no less than four working days.
Some of the shops and outlets listed here expect to be open on Monday.
FOOD:
Lochranza Centre
Hot meal orders delivered 5-7pm on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday (Do not go to the centre, phone 01770 830637/615). Payment via the Justgiving page. Phone for details. They can pick up shopping for people from Pirnmill Stores or the Co-op if you phone the stores direct and place the order. For any other assistance anyone in Pirnmill /Lochranza /Catacol can phone the centre. Pirnmill Shop
Grocery provision orders to be picked up or delivered via the following means: Order via telephone: 850235 or email: pirnmillpo@gmail.com – Facebook message: www.facebook.com/pirnmillvillagestore/ Payments by card over the phone or by bank transfer. Bank details are: Name: Pirnmill Village Store – sort code: 83-23-13, account no: 00601644.
Wooleys of Arran Bakery Shop, Brodick
Open to the public from 7am –2pm. Lamlash CLOSED.
The Parlour, Brodick
New opening hours. Wed-Sun 4pm-8pm. Free delivery available in Brodick. Orders can be placed via Facebook messenger out of hours or call 303823. Co-op, Brodick
Groceries for home delivery – for vulnerable and self-isolating residents. Order via telephone on 302515 or email: elizabeth.mclean@coop.co.uk (preferred) including your name, address, telephone number and membership details – it may take up to one day to be called back. The Co-op now has a new online delivery service available to everyone on the island - visit quickshop. coop.co.uk for more details. Also Click and Collect is available to everyone seven days. Pick, Pack and Deliver will also continue for now. Foodshare at the Co-op, Brodick and Lamlash
Short-life orange label food (use by and best before) will be available free to the public every evening at 6.15pm from the foodshare table within the big Co-op in Brodick and Co-op, Lamlash. The scheme is open to all, help yourself to stop food going to landfill. Please adhere to the ‘touch it and take it’ policy. Bay Kitchen and Stores, Whiting Bay
Drive thru groceries - call ahead - we will bring your shopping out to you. Delivery service, suggested spend no less than £10 for Whiting Bay and £20 if further away please, free contactless payment. Call 700229 to order Mon-Sat 9-4pm. Sunday CLOSED. The seating area is closed, FREE hot drinks to NHS and Coastguard/helicoptering staff/front line staff ... and their spouses.
The Shore, Whiting Bay
Homemade frozen meals for collection, complete with easy instructions for heating at home. Open seven days a week, 3-6pm. Menu and Daily Specials displayed on Facebook and on our door at The Shore. Gift Vouchers also available. 01770 700161 www.theshorearran.co.uk
A & C Camerons, Blackwaterfoot
Home delivery from the shop as normal for those distancing, or lambing! Home deliveries cover the whole Shiskine Valley, Machrie and as far as Lochranza and Kildonnan on specific days. Order via telephone – 01770 860 220 or email blackwaterfoot-po@live.co.uk
Blackwaterfoot Bakehouse
Opening times Tuesday-Saturday weekly, please see www.facebook.com/ bakehouseblackwater for developments. Bread also available at usual locations elsewhere on the island.
Arran Meals 2 Go, Shiskine
Deliveries this week – Lamlash Thursday and Saturday night at pick up points. Deliveries to Brodick, Shiskine and Machrie on Friday and Saturday nights. Please find our pizza and kebab menu on our Facebook page. Send us a message or phone 860572. Pre orders essential online payments available and free delivery.
Kilmory Hall and Community Centre
Groceries available as usual for those who need to use it. A review will be made at the end of April. Contact us by email kilmory.hall@btinternet.com Arran Cheese Shop
Open 9am until 4pm for collection of orders safely at the door. Orders can be phoned in on 302788. Also delivering to Shiskine Valley most days and island wide on a Friday. Loads of deals on cheese, deli and ice cream – see our Facebook page, or website www.arrancheese.com, or call and ask. Also deliveries to the mainland via Parcelforce – send your loved ones an Arran treat.
Arran Butchers, Blackwaterfoot
Still trading, shop closed to public. Orders can be placed by phoning the shop to arrange a non-contact delivery anywhere on the island – pay for by card. A full range of stock remains at all three Co-ops and at Bay Stores. Order via telephone on 860354.
Blackwaterfoot Lodge (Hotel)
Take our meals for drive thru collection or home deliveries available Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm-8pm. Delivery in Shiskine Valley area. Weekly menu available on Facebook page or phone 860202.
Wiltshire Farm Foods
Frozen meal deliveries to Arran are every two weeks. To order either call 01294 551734 or visit www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com. If you require to be put on the referral list please contact Social Service on 600 742 for a brochure. For any further enquiries you can also contact Chris on 830252.
CLOTHING:
Bells Boutique, Brodick
Most of the clothing stock can be viewed with prices on Facebook and Instagram. Contact Elizabeth via email bellsofarran@gmail.com Call 01770 860597 (Bridgend Campsite) – Whatsapp 07881 400064 (no phone signal at home) / via Facebook bellsofarran.
Arran Active
Any kind of stock requirements can be delivered for free or can be picked up from outside the store. Payment taken over the phone. Order via telephone – call Andrew on 700508 to arrange.
Chameleon Arran
Basics (t-shirts, underwear etc) and spring clothing. Full e-commerce store online – www.chameleonarran.com/shop. Free delivery island-wide. Email lynn@chameleonarran.com. Messages may be left on 07740 866522.
Old Byre Showroom
Although the doors are closed we are happy to deliver. Online sales receive a 10% discount, use MAYUBESAFE at checkout. www.oldbyre.co.uk/ you can also contact on Facebook or telephone 01770 840227.
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Cladach Sawmill and Garden Centre, Brodick
We are open for the garden centre, fencing and ironmongery. Open Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm with social distancing guidelines in place.Tel: 302622, cladachsawmill@btinternet.com
Home & Gardens, Brodick
Household items or essentials can be delivered free by arrangement or left outside for collection. Call 302648 to order – card payment via phone.
The Shiphouse, Lamlash
Newsagent, pet supplies and hardware store. Open 8am to 1pm Monday to Saturday. Deliveries available – please call 600231.
Arran Haulage Service/Armitage, Brodick
Armitage is providing regular services and Arran Haulage are still delivering goods, animal feed, coal and gas as normal, island wide adhering strictly to national guidelines. Call 302777. Can be paid online.
Albion Gas
Free delivery on bottled gas, 01770 600113/07884258837.
Arran Heat Pumps
Quality heat pumps supplied and installed. Service and repair, 24 hours call out island wide. Please call for a free estimate 07385 215 140 01770 601214 or email arranheatpumps@btinternet.com.
Mackenzie Logs
Delivering as normal, adhering to guidelines. Call 700348 to order.
MBS Building and Timber Supplies
We are operating Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Fuel will be available between 8am-9am on these days and in store orders, 8am-noon, which can be phoned in 01770 700202 or by email at mbsbuild@yahoo.co.uk. Items can be collected from the shop forecourt by arrangement and home delivery service for orders over £25 is available to customers with transportation problems. Sliddery Supplies
Reopen with COVID-19 safety measures in place. For those unable to come to the store, deliveries will continue once a week. Tel 870225 or email: slidderysupplies@yahoo.com
Brendarran Electricals
Carrying out repairs on appliances but only essential appliances like cookers, washing machines, fridges and freezers. Non-essential repairs will only be carried out when the lockdown has been lifted. Taking all necessary precautionary measures as outlined in government guidelines. Call 07956 324546. Bay Petrol, Brodick
Monday, Tuesday 9am-1pm, Wednesday closed, Thursday 9am-1pm, Friday –1pm-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm. Sunday closed.
John Thomson Construction
The main office is open 8am–5pm. Social distancing measures apply – please only attend in person if necessary – orders and payments, call 600242. Lamlash yard is open 8am–4.30pm for materials and fuel. Lamlash Petrol Station
The fuel station at Thomson’s yard in Lamlash is open for petrol & diesel sales Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm. Social distancing restrictions apply and fuel will be served by our yard attendant.
Lamlash Garage
The garage is open 8am–4.30pm Monday to Friday for vehicle servicing, repairs and MOTs. Social distancing measures apply. Card payments preferred and can be made over the phone. Call 600 328 to book in. Blackwaterfoot Garage
Open for fuel as usual 08:30-17:30 Monday- Friday. 09:00-17:00 Saturday. Closed Sunday. Please email or phone for more information. blackwaterfoot@ btconnect.com 01770 860277
Whiting Bay Garage
Open 12-2pm Monday-Saturday for petrol, diesel, Calorgas, logs, kindling, also some repair work.
LEGAL ASSISTANCE/ESTATE AGENTS:
Jas. Campbell & Co, Brodick
Solicitors, financial advisers, estate agents. Normal services but appointments will be by phone rather than face to face. Telephone: 302027
Arran Estate Agents, Brodick
Normal services but by phone or email rather than face to face. Telephone – 302310 or email: sales@arranestateagents.co.uk
CRAFT SUPPLIES AND OTHER ITEMS:
Book and Card Centre/ Brodick Post Office
Newspapers, books, puzzles, batteries, stationary etc can all be delivered - in Brodick only at moment. Payment over the phone. Call Tom on 302288. The Harbour Shop, Blackwaterfoot
Opening hours are Monday to Saturday, 10am-2pm. Sunday CLOSED. We are also delivering newspapers and any other items required. Phone 860215. Bay Wool & Crafts
Wool, haberdashery and craft supplies. To purchase from any of our makers and crafters, contact them direct first. Items can be delivered from the shop. Orders via Telephone: call Kat and Steve Sparshott on 600110 or Linda MacCallum on 302875 with requirements.
Ad Astra Jewellery & Gifts, Brodick
Free delivery or pickup option available for Arran residents. Telephone
601341 or 302400 www.adastrajewellery.co.uk
The Whins Craft Workshop, Lachranza
Open everyday from 10am-6pm
Arran Vets
We are currently open 9am-2pm Monday-Friday, 9.30-11.30am Saturday. Everyone must phone first before travelling to the surgery and inform us if they are self-isolating or have symptoms. Call 01770 302511.
Bay Pet Care
Dog walking, veterinary transportation, waits with dog and returns. Cover from Brodick to Kildonan. Uses own leads. An element of paperwork will be required, possibly online. Julie is police checked and insured and hasn’t been off the island since Christmas. To arrange dog walking call 700541. Bogarie Kennels
Lots of customers purchase dog food from us and we can still possibly deliver. We are asking for email communication and bank transfers to ensure safety. Bogariekennels@mail.com – we are on the Ross Road.
Muddy Paws Arran
We are able to walk dogs of vulnerable or isolated people in accordance with the government policy. We only cover Corrie, Brodick, Lamlash and Whiting Bay. If you are vulnerable or isolated there is no charge for this service. Tel 01770 302054 or 07789 730548 or email info@muddypawsarran.co.uk Arran Foodbank
If in crisis, Brodick Church remains open and the foodbank is still operating just inside the front doors for anyone who needs this service. If deliveries are required contact Susan Dobson 01770 302365. Food and other donations for the foodbank can be dropped off at the church or big co-op or can be collected. Arran CVS Office – hearing aid batteries
Hearing aid batteries can ordered via telephone on 600611 or via emailinfo@ arrancvs.org.uk and will be posted out.
Hear to Help
To order hearing aid batteries or get support for your hearing aid telephone 07391 017781 or email: heartohelp.ayrshire@hearingloss.org.uk
Talking Arran Banner
Enjoy your favourite local paper in audio format. Equipment is available for those with sight impairment. Call 07743 367866 or 302158.