Arran Sense of Scotland backs podcast aiming to boost island tourism

Arran Sense of Scotland – formerly known as Arran Aromatics – is sponsoring an eight-part series about the island and its benefits to the wellbeing of locals and visitors to boost tourism.

The aim is to 'bring a little bit of the island into people’s homes'. Picture: contributed.

Sales and marketing director Andrew Russell has teamed up with media agency Connect Communications account manager Kim McAllister. Each episode will feature an interview with an islander or a high-profile visitor, and the first guest is Rachel Malcolm, captain of the Scottish Women’s Rugby team, whose family has a house in Whiting Bay.

Russell said: “Arran has a really special place in people’s hearts and I know many people have really missed visiting during the lockdown period. We want to bring a little bit of the island into people’s homes and hopefully welcome them back soon.”

McAllister, a lifelong visitor to Arran, commented: “It’s a dream project for me, talking about a place I love so much with others who feel the same. It’s an island full of surprises, so I’m looking forward to sharing some insider tips and to travelling back there with my family soon.”

The series launches on Thursday, 23 July.

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