Arran in a Day
Pupils at Arran High School will be helping to raise funds for the Arran Foodbank this weekend by taking part in the Arran in a Day challenge. The post Arran in a Day appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran could provide blueprint for carbon-reduction in future
Arran could help serve as a blueprint for Scottish agriculture to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. The post Arran could provide blueprint for carbon-reduction in future appeared first on Arran...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 20
Clapping a little louder Sir, Adulation and appreciation abounds, and rightly so, for all hospital teams encountering the colossal caring challenges presented by coronavirus. But room must also be...
View ArticleAn ideal time for watching migration
Bird Notes for April by Jim Cassels April is the month when spring migration gets under way, with arrivals and departures of birds all seeking their best breeding territories. This April was very dry...
View ArticleClosing date is extended for apprentice programme
Young people thinking about leaving school this summer and applying for a modern apprenticeship with North Ayrshire Council, now have more time apply. The post Closing date is extended for apprentice...
View ArticleThe challenges of change that lie ahead for Arran
Standfirst The COVID-19 global pandemic can overwhelm all other topics. Anything discussed is coloured by its current and future impact on social and economic life. As such, the Arran Economic Group...
View ArticleWaverley boilers fitted but summer season uncertain
The Waverley has had two new boilers fitted at a cost of £2.3 millon, completing a major refit. However, when the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world will be seen in waters around Arran remains...
View ArticleSchools may be out but children are still learning
Schools may be out but that doesn't mean that teaching is not going on for children across the island. Here the island's primary and early years proud head teacher Shirley MacLachlan gives an overview...
View ArticleMcLellan Arts Festival postponed
This year's McLellan Arts Festival has been postponed until 2021. The post McLellan Arts Festival postponed appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleSpecial uplifts reinstated ahead of reopening the Brodick coup
North Ayrshire Council has reinstated its special uplift service this week ahead of the reopening of the Brodick coup on Monday June 1. The post Special uplifts reinstated ahead of reopening the...
View ArticlePrivate firms working for the public good in coronavirus outbreak
People working for a wide range of private companies have been standing side-by-side with public sector staff on the front line during the coronavirus outbreak. The post Private firms working for the...
View ArticleLOOKING FOR HELP DURING CORONAVIRUS?
We know times are tough right now. If you are looking for a bit of extra advice or support, the Scottish Government has compiled a list of trusted sources. You are not in this alone. Please do not be...
View ArticleTourism chiefs demand reopening date ‘now’
Thousands of tourism businesses in Scotland are ineligible for grants and could go to the wall 'in weeks,' says STA. The post Tourism chiefs demand reopening date ‘now’ appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleIn your night garden
By adding night-scented plants and soft lighting, along with pale-coloured flowers and foliage that appear to glow in the fading light, your garden will become an enticing ‘room’ to sit in at the end...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 21
Thought for the week The post Thought for the week – week 21 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleEssential timetable extended as CalMac freeze bookings
Ferry operator CalMac is extending its current essential lifeline service timetable until June 14 and is also putting a freeze on all future bookings until the same date. The moves are a direct result...
View ArticleDougarie Boathouse gets a makeover
The famous Dougarie Boathouse is to be given a makeover. The post Dougarie Boathouse gets a makeover appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleBirthday messages
Do you have a child celebrating their birthday during lockdown? Since they can’t enjoy a birthday celebration with their friends and family, we would love to give them a shoutout in the paper. Send us...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 21
Letters to the editor The post Arran Banner letters – week 21 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleRock and blues festival is latest virus casualty
This year's Arran Rock 'n' Blues Festival is the latest victim of the coronavirus pandemic. The post Rock and blues festival is latest virus casualty appeared first on Arran Banner.
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