Miss Bess MacMillan M.B.E.

Miss Bess MacMillan M.B.E.

The idea of an Arran Heritage Museum was conceived by the late Miss Bess MacMillan M.B.E., of Brodick, and while Chairman of the Island Tourist Association, was mainly instrumental in forming the Museum Committee.

In 1976, the Isle of Arran Museum Association and the Isle of Arran Museum Trust were formed. They are non profit making bodies run by residents of Arran. The Trust enjoys charitable status and is assisted by subscriptions and gifts from members of the Association and grants and gifts from a number of Charities and public bodies.

The purpose of the Museum is to record, preserve and illustrate Arran’s history. The items on display have been donated by the people of Arran or those with Arran connections.

Our Volunteer Team

Peter-Emsley
Peter Emsley
President
Chris-Black
Chris Black
Vice President/Exhibitions
John-Sillars
John Sillars
Chairman
John-Lauder
John Lauder
Vice Chairman/Archives
Tom-Macleod
Tom Macleod
Secretary/Manager/IT
Susie-Williamson
Susie Williamson
Treasurer
Mhairi-Macmillan
Mhairi Macmillan
Genealogist/Membership
Jean-Glen
Jean Glen
Genealogist
Margaret-Wright
Margaret Wright
Genealogist
Stuart-Gough
Stuart Gough
Archives
Keith-Thomson
Keith Thomson
Archives
Jim-Arnold
Jim Arnold
Photographer
Margaret-Bruce
Margaret Bruce
Exhibitions
Shelagh-Collins
Shelagh Collins
Exhibitions
Dougie-Bruce
Dougie Bruce
Maintenance
Tom-McNeish
Tom McNeish
Maintenance
John-Baraclough
John Baraclough
Maintenance
Doug-Chase
Doug Chase
Maintenance