A Crazy Heather Adventure

it was around this same time last year, in mid-july, when i took a summer trip to the isle of arran, not far from glasgow. while exploring the island, i visited both distilleries operated by the isle of arran distillers group - the old one opened in 1995 in the north at lochranza (commonly known as “arran”), and the newer lagg distillery in the south. but the highlight, or perhaps most harrowing part of the trip, was my hike up goatfell, the island’s highest peak at 874 metres. what was supposed to be a scenic trek turned into an unforgettable and slightly terrifying journey - a true “heather adventure.”