Arran Banner 20 years ago special – week 26
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View ArticlePassenger boost may yet Save our Summer
It could be the save of the season for Arran's beleaguered tourism industry. CalMac have confirmed they will increase capacity on the Arran ferry routes this summer, meaning more visitors will be able...
View ArticleVeterans on frontline tackling coronavirus
Veterans are providing vital skills across a range of projects to help the country tackle the current coronavirus outbreak. From helping to build Nightingale Hospitals to delivering essential supplies...
View ArticleAll the fund of the Fèis from your front room
The Fèis Arainn committee are delighted to announce that their annual Fèis is going ahead this July. All the tutorials will be online and go up on their YouTube page on Monday July 27 and will remain...
View ArticleRotary Club is wound up
The Isle of Arran Rotary Club has been would up due to lack of members and their inability find a regular meeting place. The post Rotary Club is wound up appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleA spirit of Arran for these unique times
Isle of Arran Distillers Ltd has laid the groundwork to create a unique blended malt by filling casks with new spirit from both their Lagg and Lochranza distilleries. The independent Scotch whisky...
View ArticleScotland faces garden ‘tax’
Experts are warning of an increase in prices of properties with gardens in Scotland as buyers clamour for homes with outside space after being cooped up for three months. With lockdown coming to an...
View ArticleDon’t get complacent warning as island opens up to visitors
Concern is growing that Arran could be hit by a second outbreak of coronavirus as the island opens up to the outside world. There not been a new case of Covid-19 on the island for 10 weeks and health...
View ArticleThe Shoe Bothy opens at the Old Byre
An exciting new shoe shop is the latest attraction at The Old Byre Visitor Centre which already hosts the Old Byre Showroom, Café Thyme and a large children’s play area at Machrie. The post The Shoe...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 27
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View ArticleA very different way of going to the shops
As Arran continues to emerge from the shadow of lockdown it was great to see the reopening this week of many non-essential retail shops. The post A very different way of going to the shops appeared...
View ArticleThe hidden wilderness of Arran
In more normal times Arran is popular with tourists looking for mountains, beaches and good food. The post The hidden wilderness of Arran appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleGetting back to work with financial support package
Thousands of companies have been taking advantage of an unprecedented package of UK Government support to protect jobs and support firms as they attempt to get back to business during the coronavirus...
View ArticleResidents encouraged to make use of online cultural services
Further details on all of the cultural services can be found by searching for the Council’s Libraries and Cultural Services Digital Resource Pack on their website at https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/...
View ArticleMy A to Z of Arran by Lu Dong – part 1
As she prepares to return to China Lu Dong, Hanban teacher with North Ayrshire Confucius Classroom Hub, reflects on what has made her experience on Arran so special. Lulu lived and worked on the island...
View ArticlePopular sporting event goes virtual to help raise charity cash
The sporting event organised by real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield was established four years ago in honour of agent Rob Worboys, who died suddenly at the age of just 27 in 2016. The...
View ArticleArran Banner Letters – week 28, 2020
Lessons from the past Sir, I write in response to Cicely Gills letter about her experiences when she visited Brodick castle and was appalled at the display of Beckford silver that had been purchased...
View ArticleClub draw winners
The winners of the Lochranza and Catacol 200 Club June draw are, first prize, Ishbel Clachorin and second prize, Monika Senn. The post Club draw winners appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleAlice and the Brae Salon celebrate 40 year anniversary
Alice Anderson of the Brae Salon in Blackwaterfoot is celebrating 40-years of business this week. It was 40 years ago that Lawrence Crawford gave her the opportunity to open the salon and as Alice...
View ArticleArran Banner Golf – week 28, 2020
Whiting Bay Golf Club Wednesday July 1, Summer Trophy. A total of 12 played in the second Summer Trophy round of the season. The morning players had the pleasure of damp weather and midges while those...
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