What is Arran Alpacas?
Welcome to Arran Alpacas! Join us for an unforgettable, enlightening and fun treks or mini sessions with our alpacas. These super-cute teddy-like boys are sure to win your heart.
Whether visiting the Isle of Arran as a day trip, longer adventure, or staying with us here at Balmichael Glamping, we offer experiences which are brilliantly engaging and accessible-for-all. Alpaca Treks are our biggest experience lasting 90 minutes; Meet & Greet sessions at 45 mins or 1 hour are more suitable for little or older legs. We even do fun 'Alpacas Rock' sessions for kids!! All activities involve meeting our alpacas, feeding them and learning some fascinating facts. Trekkers will also explore some surrounding countryside.
Our alpacas arrived with us in March 2020 and we are loving getting to know them all.
So why not book an experience to come along to meet them yourself?!
Arran Alpaca News and Offers
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Statement on Coronavirus
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Alpaca Competition
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Celebrations and Events
If you would like to host an event or celebrate a special occasion with the help of our lovely alpacas, please contact us for more details. We can accommodate large groups and alpaca trekking is a great activity for all types of celebrations. We can work with you to tailor packages to your requirements.
We have a large, converted barn suitable for hire and private use can be incorporated into your package.
Types of celebrations and events:
- Special occasions - birthdays, retirements, special gatherings
- Birthday parties - for young and old
- Corporate team building events
For large events hosted at Balmichael, we offer hire of The Courtyard, The Ben, The Studio and there are accessible WCs on site.
Alpaca Facts
Your alpaca experience begins with meeting, greeting and discovering more about alpacas.
Fun Facts:
- Alpacas are smaller than llamas.
- Alpacas are domesticated - there are no wild alpacas!
- Alpacas have padded feet with two toes.
You will gain lots of insightful knowledge about alpacas throughout your experience. We LOVE learning more about these wonderful animals every day. Click on the link to begin learning about alpacas today!
Where we are
Arran Alpacas is perfectly positioned at the heart of the beautiful Isle of Arran. We are based at Balmichael Glamping, a 15 minute drive from Brodick along The String Road which connects the east and west of the island.
The Isle of Arran is Scotland's most accessible island and can easily be accessed from two short ferry routes, both operated by Caledonian MacBrayne. Ardrossan to Brodick is the main route with multiple sailings a day. Ardrossan is a 50 minute journey from Glasgow and has excellent rail links. Claonaig to Lochranza also runs during the summer months (end of March till the end of October).
Stay with us
Alpaca your bags and extend your stay on our magical island! Arran Alpacas is based on our rustic and sustainable glamping site which was once a thriving farm.
At Balmichael Glamping, we have self-catering accommodations (barrel pods and safari lodges) suitable for all group sizes and budgets. You can even hire a wood-fired hot tub for a day.
Head on over to our Balmichael Glamping site to check our accommodation.
Discounted prices on alpaca walks is a bonus for anyone staying in our accommodation!!
