Go wild and paint Arran with Pride

Owner of the winning window will be presented with the stained glass trophy made by Kez Leaded Glass Design, to display in their window for the next year.

The best dressed window competition judges will judge the windows based on extravagance, flair, bright colours, rainbows, lavishness and over the top decorations. The first winner of the trophy was Eleanor Winship from Eleanor’s Flowers. Eleanor made a map of Arran using flower heads in rainbow colours in 2022.

Last year’s winner was Lewis Thomson of Rumours at Brodick Pier. The judges said: “They had managed to create a window that was thought provoking, educational, humorous and powerful.”

Other previous winners have been Chameleon Boutique in Lamlash and Cladach’s A Touch of Enchantment, whose display spread into their garden.

Michael said that the Arran Pride committee always appreciate the effort that Arran businesses put in to the event and said that it is much appreciated.

Arran Pride kicks off with the usual well-attended parade that gathers at 12.30pm on Saturday May 30 on Market Road, before making its way to Brodick Hall. Family-friendly activities in the afternoon will be followed by a ceilidh in the evening and a “recovery barbecue” is scheduled for Sunday lunchtime at the Douglas.

Further details about all of the events, and competition details can be found at arranpride.com