Crowther92
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Hi I'm on the arran basc scheme on week 3 this year its my 1st time doing it. Just wondering if anyone else on here is on it or done it in the past and give me any advice or what sort of experience you had from it.
Arran basc scheme
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Have been going pretty well since the scheme started.
Main advice is to listen to the advice that Bob and Chris give you.
Decent waterproofs may be required, unless you get lucky with the weather.
For week 3 on the stags, first/last shoot-able light shall circa 06:40 and 19:40 hrs respectively.
If you've got a thermal its worth getting onto your beat before first light and doing a bit of spotting.
What beat are you on?
Are you partnered up with someone who has attended before?
Main advice is to listen to the advice that Bob and Chris give you.
Decent waterproofs may be required, unless you get lucky with the weather.
For week 3 on the stags, first/last shoot-able light shall circa 06:40 and 19:40 hrs respectively.
If you've got a thermal its worth getting onto your beat before first light and doing a bit of spotting.
What beat are you on?
Are you partnered up with someone who has attended before?
Crowther92
Member
I'm on Glenscorrodale beat and I've not been partnered up yet that I know of ive got a thermal aswel
Glenscorrodale is accessed via the Ross Road and borders with Dyemill, Auchellefan/Southend beats.
It can be quite steep in places, especially on the east side of the Ross Road.
Has produced some nice stags although you are likely to have to put in the legwork to achieve them.
Learn from Bob/Chris where the established tracks are to get you out to the high ground on this beat and use to your advantage, taking the wind into consideration. There is a good parking location near to the cattle grid at the highest point on the Ross Road, which gives access to the established tracks. Try and get a good vantage point and observe from a distance, rather than trudge all over the ground. Practice your stag roaring skills. They should be getting going for week 3.
It can be quite steep in places, especially on the east side of the Ross Road.
Has produced some nice stags although you are likely to have to put in the legwork to achieve them.
Learn from Bob/Chris where the established tracks are to get you out to the high ground on this beat and use to your advantage, taking the wind into consideration. There is a good parking location near to the cattle grid at the highest point on the Ross Road, which gives access to the established tracks. Try and get a good vantage point and observe from a distance, rather than trudge all over the ground. Practice your stag roaring skills. They should be getting going for week 3.
Crowther92
Member
Cheers for all that I'm stopping at dyemill lodges so got good access for that road
AAH, memories, Cloudbase Arran, The Waterworks, Carn Ban, & a few odd characters & quotes.
OH, And a bit of a slip on the ice after rain!
OH, And a bit of a slip on the ice after rain!
Be prepared to be ferry bound.
Regards
JCS
Regards
JCS
Good advice from jcampbellsmith! The ferries have been a complete pain in the backside for a couple of years, hopefully getting back to "normal" after the covid restrictions, but still at risk of being postponed/delayed/cancelled due to deep cleaning/engine breakdown/rubbish maintenance/awaiting new ferries/inclement weather (or all of these!). If you can, try and get to Ardrossan a day before travel and even get to Arran a day early to give you a bit of flexibility.
As above, good waterproofs, good boots with decent soles.....I have seen people seriously injured due to worn out boots ("but they're comfy"!), however if we get an Indian summer it's always worth packing some lightweight gear as well.
As above, good waterproofs, good boots with decent soles.....I have seen people seriously injured due to worn out boots ("but they're comfy"!), however if we get an Indian summer it's always worth packing some lightweight gear as well.
Crowther92
Member
I arrive on arran on the Saturday so should be OK hopefully
As a result of crew members returning positive Covid tests one of the Ardrossan to Brodick ferries is presently withdrawn from service. The remaining ferry on this run has developed an issue with its bow visor seal, meaning that it may also be subject to disruption / cancellation.
Hopefully the ferry situation gets back to normal soon, given the lifeline service they provide to the isle of Arran.
Hopefully the ferry situation gets back to normal soon, given the lifeline service they provide to the isle of Arran.
Thought Bob was retiring I 2020
Yes. He did indeed etire from FLS.
But he's still involved with the Arran scheme, which is a great advantage to the participants, given his wealth of knowledge and experience.
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Devon Stalker
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How does this work? I thought you needed DSC2 in order to get on the scheme? I’ve always wanted to go but only have DSC1…
If you're registered for DSC2 and are on the Island as part of a team of two and the other stalker has DSC1 and DSC2 this seems to be ok going by the BASC website.
Covid 19 numbers are creeping up in Ayrshire as people get used to being out and about again and the passenger numbers on the Ferry go up...... not a surprise really, but hopefully all good after a deep clean....
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