Thursday Doors: The Isle of Arran
Posted on: September 11, 2025
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Here are some interesting doors I found during my recent stay on the wonderful Isle of Arran, Scotland.
We stopped in to see this artist’s studio, which is attached to her house.
Aren’t those doors amazing?
We had lunch at The Blackwaterfoot Hotel with fabulous views of the water.
A walk took me past this gate leading into someone’s yard.
I stopped for a drink at the Coffee Pot.
The view from The Coffee Pot
I relaxed and enjoyed a lovely latte, and left bookmarks for the staff.
The Shurig, a local pub and eatery, where we met up with some Arran writers and friends for dinner one evening.
The entrance to the Shurig, in the Eden Lodge building, dating back to 1903.
The inside of the restaurant at Eas-Mor. The woodwork and art represent the four seasons, and are amazing, created by a local craftsman.
Door made from a larch that came down in Storm Éowyn.
Look who was waiting for us when we got home!
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80 Responses to "Thursday Doors: The Isle of Arran"
September 11, 2025 at 11:34 pm
Very nice pictures, Darlene. I especially like the larch door.
September 12, 2025 at 12:29 am
Wonderful doors and excellent photos Darlene.
I love the large artist studio doors and the wood door from the fallen tree. Superb.
A great photo of who was waiting for your when you got home…adorable! Great share.
September 12, 2025 at 12:44 am
Thanks, Suzette!! I think every artist would love those studio doors. And isn’t that adorable of Dusk looking though the cat door. I love that too.
September 12, 2025 at 2:00 am
Yes to the beautiful studio doors. And Dusk is so cute…!
September 12, 2025 at 12:35 am
Old doors–even that larch one–are so much better than new ones.
September 12, 2025 at 12:47 am
I agree. But, the funny thing is that the larch door is very new. Handcrafted is always best. Also a great way to recycle a tree that had been blown down. It lives on in that door!
September 12, 2025 at 12:53 am
Oh! I’m glad you told me. Nicely crafted. And a good memorial to the tree.
September 12, 2025 at 12:44 am
Photos of a lovely visit, Darlene. I love the doors at the artist studio-clear favorite, but the other photos are beautiful. The scenery is amazing.
September 12, 2025 at 12:54 am
Thanks, Dan. So pleased you liked these doors. I agree, those studio doors are fabulous!
September 12, 2025 at 1:04 am
What beautiful doorways and photographs! I enjoyed every single one.
September 12, 2025 at 1:25 am
I love the larch door! And that elegant metal gate. Actually, all these photos are great.
September 12, 2025 at 1:54 am
You’re right! The barn doors are amazing. What an incredible place Arran is.
September 12, 2025 at 4:02 am
It really is. Wait till you see the hike to the falls coming up soon.
September 12, 2025 at 5:14 am
Darlene, these doors are beautiful — and they make me think about why we are so drawn to them. A door is never just a piece of wood or stone; it’s a threshold, a promise of what lies beyond. Doors speak of transition and new beginnings, of adventures waiting to be discovered. Your photos from Arran capture that sense of mystery and invitation so well.
September 12, 2025 at 7:06 am
There is certainly something about doors. Passing through a door can change your life. Imagine the artist envisioning her studio behind those fabulous old doors when she first viewed the place. She only recently moved into the premises and looked so at home.
September 12, 2025 at 6:01 am
Lovely doors, Darlene. Scotland is a magical place.
September 12, 2025 at 7:07 am
It really is, John. Every time I go there, it seems more magical.
September 12, 2025 at 6:16 am
These are all great doors. I could see the history in the buildings too!
September 12, 2025 at 6:40 am
What great doors, Darlene. I loved the Shurig building. Is that gothic? It looks like the perfect setting for Halloween. I love the idea of leaving bookmarks in different places. 🙂
September 12, 2025 at 7:09 am
I’m big on handing out bookmarks. The girls at the coffee shop were delighted to get them. The Shurig building must have many stories attached to it. I must find out more about it. Glad you like this collection of doors.
September 12, 2025 at 7:30 am
You have quite a collection. I loved the rough wood ones and the rounded doors at the beginning of the post, too. So much to love on that post, Darlene!
September 12, 2025 at 6:47 am
These photos are amazing, Darlene! I love the doors that open into the artist’s studio AND the decor inside the restaurant. Thank you for sharing!
September 12, 2025 at 7:19 am
Thanks, Jan. Those big old doors into the artist studio are amazing. The house and grounds are called Ach ‘na Darach, which is Gaelic for “The Field of the Oak Tree” Many houses on the Isle of Arran have a name.
September 12, 2025 at 6:51 am
Such beautiful images, Darlene. Thanks for sharing them with us!
September 12, 2025 at 7:36 am
Wow, all great with some wonderful contrasts, Darlene!
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September 12, 2025 at 9:08 am
Darlene, this post is such a delight. Though I’ve never there, I imagine your photos have captured the charming essence of the place. I can’t pick a favorite… but yes, those big studio doors are wonderful. Hugs.
September 12, 2025 at 5:06 pm
So pleased you liked the doors/pictures and got a good feel for the island. It is such a great place to spend a week.
September 12, 2025 at 9:23 am
Beautiful, Darlene! I love that larch door – how unique!
September 12, 2025 at 11:59 am
I love wooden doors, wide ones, unusual ones, especially ones overlooking the sea! Beautiful, Darlene, and the artwork/woodwork in the restaurant was stunning. I’d go there just to see it. 🙂 A fun post!
September 12, 2025 at 5:08 pm
There will be more about Eas-Mor soon. The inside of the cafe was the icing on the cake.
September 12, 2025 at 8:31 pm
An attractive range and I good idea to leave the bookmarks
September 12, 2025 at 9:39 pm
Thanks, Derrick. They’re easy to carry with me and everyone likes a bookmark. A good way to let folks know about my books.
September 13, 2025 at 2:21 am
I love the artist studio doors, and The Coffee Pot looks charming. Fabulous post, Darlene!
September 13, 2025 at 3:10 am
Thanks, Lauren. So may interesting and peaceful spots on this island.
September 13, 2025 at 10:52 am
Wow, what beautiful photos. I’ve always wanted to visit Scotland (some day). I especially love the large artist doors, and the little face that waited to welcome you home. 🙂
September 13, 2025 at 7:53 pm
You will love Scotland when you get there. Glad you enjoyed the photos. There will be more.
September 13, 2025 at 12:42 pm
What fun doors! I especially liked the ones at the artist’s studio.
September 13, 2025 at 8:44 pm
The first couple of doors are excellent. Would love to visit that island one day.
September 13, 2025 at 9:19 pm
I hope you do. You would love it and leave with tons of photographs!
September 14, 2025 at 9:45 pm
Beautiful set of shots of some of the interesting doors you spotted on your recent trip. I’m such a fan of the arched and rounded doors. Looks like you picked a lovely spot to enjoy lunch.
September 14, 2025 at 10:22 pm
Thanks, Linda. You would love this island. Some great hikes with amazing views. xo
September 14, 2025 at 11:25 pm
This was delightful, Darlene. The artist’s studio doors are amazing, and I think Dan Antion would especially love the door made from a larch.
September 15, 2025 at 1:37 am
I thought of Dan when I saw the door made from a fallen larch. Those studio doors, in fact the entire place is an artist’s dream.
September 15, 2025 at 6:16 am
It really looks like an artist’s dream! I’m not surprised you thought of Dan. 🙂
September 15, 2025 at 7:06 pm
I love the look of that artist’s studio and the Blackwaterfoot Hotel. Thanks for sharing, Darlene.
September 15, 2025 at 7:33 pm
Thanks, Stevie. The artist studio is to die for. A dream come true for the artist.
September 16, 2025 at 9:32 am
Cool that you left a bookmark for the staff! 💖Thanks for sharing your photos, Darlene.
September 16, 2025 at 5:14 pm
Thanks, Carol. I always keep a few in my purse for just in case. The girls were delighted with their bookmarks.
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September 11, 2025 at 11:29 pm
I love those arched doorways! This is such an aesthetically pleasing place to visit.
September 11, 2025 at 11:50 pm
It really is. Thanks, Violet.