Holidaymakers and locals alike have been soaking up the sun on Arran this week as temperatures hit 20C (68F), making it as warm as the Med. In Brodick it was great to see families on the new beach, building sandcastles and paddling in the sea. One family enjoying the beach over the bank holiday were the Shields family from Glasgow – mum and dad Keith and Marianne and kids Oliver and Eleanor. Keith said: ‘It’s great to see sand back on the beach.’ 01_B23beach01