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2nd Sep 2023  00:00  by Hannahrichi3

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

5th Feb 2023  08:30  by alanm16

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 6/10

3rd Jul 2022  12:47  by trigpointingargyll

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

As an alternative to Goat Fell due to low lying cloud. Great views down the Kilbrannan Sound.

©trigpointingargyll

15th Jun 2019  14:35  by Robert Phillips

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

8th May 2018  00:00  by caroleengel

Gridref: NR 96760 36131   FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

23rd Nov 2017  09:30  by vegibagger

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

slept night in my van at top of the String road and headed here first of two TuMPs north of the road. Cloud clearing from the glorious high mountains to the north with an overnight dusting of high snow and as I got to the second TuMP the sun rose from behiind a dawn cloudback to spray sunshine on the panorama of Arran's finest

20th Nov 2017  16:40  by trigging on an island

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Very narrowly missed the 1300 bus from Shishkine so opted for the hike over The String instead of hanging around for the next one. Ground totally sodden after last night's heavy rain and the light rapidly fading. Good time to make a rapid descent to Brodick and the ferry home.

16th Nov 2017  14:42  by RichardM

Gridref: NR 96755 36139   FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Bright white painted trig pillar. Excellent views of the N Arran hills. Sunshine and showers.

16th Nov 2017  14:40  by DeniseMc

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Not Logged  Score: 5/10

Beautifully painted trig- thanks to Arran Trig Man? IN between squally showers superb views of Arran ridge to North, with rainbow as well

4th Sep 2016  17:04  by Chalky

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Retains centre cap with raised lettering, nice fresh paint too.

18th Apr 2016  16:00  by dugswell2

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

Wet.

12th Oct 2015  00:11  by GeoTracer

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

Great views, and an easy walk to reach

28th May 2015  10:00  by Mickandkim

Gridref: NR 96752 36138   FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

From highpoint in String Road through fence and up boggy and wet grass to trig Raining sideways

6th Sep 2014  15:59  by coinea

Gridref: NR 96756 36132   FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

6th Sep 2014  15:58  by clochandighter

Gridref: NR 96759 36132   FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 8/10

HISTORY: Pillar completed 3rd March 1956 costing £72.11s.3d. Computed as tertiary triangulation station NS04/T8 in 1956. Levelled for height also in 1956. Last maintained by the OS in October 1978. SITE VISIT: Approached from WSW, leaving the String Road at NR953534, crossing the Machrie Water by stepping stones and climbing NE to gate in extinct electric fence. Thereafter, direct route up west flank of hill to summit. Open grazing top. Pillar in good condition, freshly painted white by Brian Robertson. Spider retains original OS centre cap with raised large narrow letters. Flush bracket faces southeast, ~155°. Vented through SW sight hole. Full 360° panoramic view. Descended via more popular but boggy route ESE to the highpoint in String Road at NR977358.

S8686 - An Tunna pillar & FB
S8686 - An Tunna & GRP

30th Jul 2014  12:11  by geodruth

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Low cloud base made for a wet walk up to this trig in July. Parked on String Road and walked up. Boggy underfoot. Somebody has recently re-painted this as the surrounding grass still has white gloss on. Shame the trig painter feels the need to obliterate the FB with black gloss. Not necessary.

Flush Bracket in Black Gloss The FB obliterated by over enthusiastic trig pillar painter.©geodruth
Trig Pillar ©geodruth

10th Jun 2013  19:45  by ocean soul

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked at top of `The String` for short stroll to pillar .. Very good views ...

14th May 2013  08:09  by jonglew

Gridref: NR 96756 36145   FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 6/10

Parked on The String for a quick walk across to the trig, a short mile each way and 134m of elevation to gain. Tussock grass made it difficult underfoot and boggy at the start and on the flatish top of the hill. Trig is in good condition with fairly fresh coat of white paint; 1 sight hole open; original cap in place. Good views from here into Glen Rosa with Ben Tarsuinn, Cir Mhor and Goat Fell all on display.

Pillar TP0848©jonglew
Spider TP0848©jonglew
Flush Bracket TP0848©jonglew

1st Sep 2012  16:41  by g4wsb

Gridref: NR 96761 36129   FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

©g4wsb
©g4wsb
©g4wsb

14th Oct 2011  15:20  by Arran Trigman

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

There are 17 pillar trigs on Arran. The trig at An Tunna is one of the easiest to get to, just park your car at the top of the string road then climb over old rusty gate and follow quad tracks at the begining and then contour left to trig. Great views of Goatfell and Brodick Bay.

©Arran Trigman
©Arran Trigman
©Arran Trigman
©Arran Trigman

17th Jun 2010  14:35  by asbown

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

The string road is closed all June for repairs but you can get to the high point of the road from the east side of the isle,easy 40 minutes up and down from there, good views.

24th May 2009  15:25  by BILLY COO

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 7/10

AN TUNNA FLUSH BRACKET ©BILLY COO
AN TUNNA TRIGPOINT ©BILLY COO

7th Apr 2008  08:27  by agentmancuso

Gridref: NR 96755 36133   FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Straightforward climb up from high point of The String, after climbing the Marilyn A'Chruach on the other side of the road.

S8686 An Tunna
S8686 An Tunna View to Goatfell

19th Oct 2007  17:16  by Jango & Boba Fett

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

Easy find for Arran while on a bit of a bog trot chasing down some more of the 56 mountain tops on Arran. Brass plug present and pillar is in good condition.

24th Aug 2003  12:00  by peregrinus

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

vgc; metal cap wide letters

30th Aug 1997  00:00  by RogerTempleman

FB Number: S8686  Condition: Good  Score: 5/10

1st Jan 1970  20:14  by lochranzalass

FB Number: Not logged  Condition: Good  Score: 9/10

Great walk. Did this one nearly 2 years ago but only gettting round to logging them all now. We had a lovely November Sunday afternoon for this one with great views over the sea to Ayrshire. Best route is setting out for top of String. Saw lots of deer!!