Arran Banner 20 years ago – week 28
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View ArticleHeritage Centre to document life in lockdown
The centre is looking to record and preserve details of the lockdown for future generations. The post Heritage Centre to document life in lockdown appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCouncil calls for urgent measures to aid island recovery
North Ayrshire Council is calling for immediate action and targeted measures to support island communities such as Arran and Cumbrae in support of their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. While...
View ArticleAnnouncements – July 17, 2020
DEATHS MCQUEEN – Alan David. Peacefully passed away at Arran War Memorial Hospital on the morning of 2nd July 2020. Alan David McQueen, husband, father, brother, friend. “Shine on his path loves light....
View ArticleCalMac capacity improves to get more passengers on ferries
Capacity on the MV Caledonian Isles has been tripled as a result of new distance rules on public transport and some hard bargaining from representatives on Arran. The main ferry on the Ardrossan to...
View ArticleRed carpet as visitors are welcomed back to Arran
Businesses across Arran threw down the welcome mat this week and declared: We're open. The post Red carpet as visitors are welcomed back to Arran appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleA welcome return to the great outdoors
With the reopening of forestry car parks and mountain bike trails the great outdoors of Arran is ready to welcome people back to the hills. The post A welcome return to the great outdoors appeared...
View ArticleArran Banner golf – week 29
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View ArticleGardens ‘awash’ with young as birds flourish in lockdown
Bird Notes for June by Jim Cassels June was noticeably warmer than May. The mean temperature was three degrees higher. This June was also warmer and drier than last June. The mean temperature was one...
View ArticleAll change as resort and hotels reopen for business
Arran's biggest hotel complex, Auchrannie Resort, reopened its two hotels, restaurants and bars on Wednesday as tourism continued to open up on the island. The post All change as resort and hotels...
View ArticleArran Banner 20 Years Ago -wk 29, 2020
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View ArticleThe Douglas takes its time
One major hotel not yet open is The Douglas in Brodick after bosses took the decision to wait until Friday July 31 to reopen their doors to guests, diners, and those looking for a casual drink in the...
View ArticleWhat’s On – week 29
Every day Eco Savvy & Co-op food share at Big Co, Brodick and Lamlash 8.15pm Wednesday (one week only) Savvy Film Club: The Need to Grow followed by Director Q&A (all...
View ArticleFollow the official advice and enjoy a summer of family fun in Scotland
Summer is here and people from across the country can enjoy the many attractions that we have on our doorstep, as long as we follow UK Government advice and enjoy summer safely. The post Follow the...
View ArticleOpening of some churches delayed
There will be no imminent reopening of public worship at the Church the Scotland on Arran as the islands three ministers explain in an open letter to all church goers. The post Opening of some churches...
View ArticleAnnouncements – July 10, 2020
DEATHS MCQUEEN – Alan David. Peacefully passed away at Arran War Memorial Hospital on the morning of 2nd July 2020. Alan David McQueen, husband, father, brother, friend. “Shine on his path loves light....
View ArticleAnnouncements – July 24, 2020
DIAMOND WEDDING LAUDER – WATSON – On 23rd July, 1960 at St Columba’s Church, Helensburgh, John Lauder to Ann Watson. Brodick residents for the last twenty years. Love and congratulations on sixty...
View ArticleGraham touts idea to revamp eyesore McLaren Hotel site
The site of the former McLaren Hotel is a complete eyesore right in the heart of Brodick. It has now lain derelict and boarded up since it closed its doors five years ago. After much wrangling planning...
View ArticleCastle Bavarian summerhouse is 175 years old
Standfirst The Bavarian summerhouse in the gardens of Brodick Castle celebrates its 175th anniversary this year. Here Tim Keyworth, gardens and designed landscape manager at National Trust for Scotland...
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