Is there a holiday homes crisis in Corrie?
Nearly half of all the houses in Corrie are holiday homes, a new study by the Arran Civic Trust has revealed. The post Is there a holiday homes crisis in Corrie? appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleOpen water swimming is in the twins genes
Last week the Banner featured birthday twins Ann Hart and Heather Raeside who celebrated their 70th birthday last Friday and are still regularly open water swimming - but we were sworn to secrecy ahead...
View ArticleSurvey finds mental health is biggest worry on Arran
Mental health issues are presently the biggest concern to the people of Arran, a new community survey has found. The post Survey finds mental health is biggest worry on Arran appeared first on Arran...
View ArticleAnnouncements – November 27, 2020
DEATHS Herbert, Charles – Died peacefully on the 19th November with his wife Jan and daughter Julie by his side. Jan and Julie wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to all the doctors and nurses in...
View ArticleDecember 1st marked by snow and ice weather warning
Argyll and Bute, the Highlands and the Western Isles have been included in a snow and ice warning issued today. The Met Office said frequent showers on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. would...
View ArticleArran fishermen found resting in Ardglass graveyard
The gravestones of three fishermen of Arran have been found in a quiet cemetery in Northern Ireland. The post Arran fishermen found resting in Ardglass graveyard appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleGet set now to do business when the UK’s trading with the EU changes on...
From January 1 2021 the way the UK trades with the EU will change. Businesses need to act now! This is true for retail, those trading in consumer goods, services and investment, construction and...
View ArticleArran from Edinburgh
An Arran Banner reader who has a holiday house in Kings Cross experienced an unusual amalgamation of perfect meteorological conditions which afforded him a view of Arran all the way from Edinburgh....
View ArticleUniversity Hospital Ayr closes ward after coronavirus outbreak
A ward has had to be closed at University Hospital Ayr after a number of staff and patients contracted coronavirus. Up to 22 possible cases have been detected and all patients who have been confirmed...
View ArticleSumdog winners
These are the exuberant faces of Lamlash Primary pupils who excelled at the North Ayrshire maths contest known as the Sumdog competition. The P6 and P7 class were the overall winners, as well as being...
View ArticleViews sought to help shape future of Arran’s seas and coast
The Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) is currently planning for brighter days beyond the pandemic by developing a new strategic plan. As part of the process it is keen to hear from Arran...
View ArticleArran Banner Golf – week 49, 2020
Whiting Bay Golf Club Sunday November 22, Yellow Tees Sweep. A total of 11 played and after some initial confusion about the format returned some very reasonable scores especially considering the...
View ArticleWhiting Bay’s winning play shown on international stage
Whiting Bay Drama Club's winning play, Nunquam Non Paratus, was the United Kingdom's entry in an international online festival of amateur theatre called Theatre is my Love. The post Whiting Bay’s...
View ArticleAction taken to control wild wrasse fisheries
Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing has announced stricter measures to control the over harvesting of wild wrasse which are used for managing sea lice in the salmon farming industry. The move comes...
View ArticleArran Banner – Photograph of the week – week 49, 2020
Our photograph of the week is from reader Peter Wilkinson who is the parish coordinator at the Holy Cross Catholic Church. The brightly coloured image shows a part of the church’s Advent display....
View ArticleArran Banner Letters – week 49, 2020
Auld Alliance decree Sir, Boris Johnson could deliver part of his ‘levelling up ‘mantra by allowing Scottish residents the same rights as those in Northern Ireland, which also voted to remain within...
View ArticleThree-year fight starts to rid island of larch disease
It will take more than three years to clear the larch trees on Arran which have been hit by an outbreak of a fatal tree disease. The post Three-year fight starts to rid island of larch disease...
View ArticleWhite-tailed eagles spotted on west coast
Bird Notes for November by Jim Cassels The post White-tailed eagles spotted on west coast appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleLabour pick former MP to fight Cunninghame North seat
Former MP Katy Clark is making a bid to get back into politics by standing in the Scottish parliament elections in May next year. The post Labour pick former MP to fight Cunninghame North seat appeared...
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