Santas drenched at dash
It was supposed to be a Santa dash but ended up more like a Santa drench when Brodick running group the Arran Pace Makers staged a socially-distanced dash last Wednesday night in the pouring rain. In...
View ArticleArran Banner golf – week 52
Around the Arran courses The post Arran Banner golf – week 52 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleKnow your chemist opening times
With Arran Medical Group practices closed for four days over Christmas and New Year, residents are being urged to prepare to cope with any common health concerns. The post Know your chemist opening...
View ArticleA Christmas like no other!
A Christmas message from Helen Kerr, chairperson, Arran Churches Together The post A Christmas like no other! appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleNew book retells the grisly tale of the Goatfell murder
A new book has been described as giving the most comprehensive treatment of the circumstances surrounding the Goatfell murder more than 130 years ago. The post New book retells the grisly tale of the...
View ArticleArran schools learn a new way to keep on singing
Sadly, due to Covid restrictions, Arran’s wonderful, traditional Christmas school shows have been cancelled this year – so schools have had to be resourceful. Classes in the primaries and early years...
View ArticleArran ‘uniquely out of step’ with all the other islands
Arran is 'uniquely out of step' with all other island communities, it was said this week as it heads into level four lockdown with the rest of North Ayrshire at midnight tonight (Friday), after...
View ArticleReview of the limited sporting year
January to June A look back at some of the sporting events that took place from January to June in 2020. The post Review of the limited sporting year appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCommunity needs to back scheme
Leader column The post Community needs to back scheme appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleNew food group helps to develop agritourism on Arran
At the second virtual meeting of ‘Arran’s Food Journey’, Arran’s Regional Food Group stakeholders from Arran’s food and drink sector were joined by the three Ayrshire councils food sector development...
View ArticleTop scams in Scotland this year revealed
Criminals exploiting the Covid-19 pandemic by targeting people and businesses in Scotland are among the most common scams recorded in 2020. The post Top scams in Scotland this year revealed appeared...
View ArticleParents get Child Benefit reminder
Parents in Scotland are being urged to register the birth of their newborns, so HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can verify their Child Benefit claims. The post Parents get Child Benefit reminder appeared...
View ArticlePerfect retirement gift for Rev Adamson
The Rev Angus Adamson receives a fitting gift from the congregations of the Arran North Parish which was presented by Sylvia Alison, treasurer of St Brides Church in Brodick. The post Perfect...
View ArticleConsultation on council’s regeneration plan extended
North Ayrshire Council has extended the date of its regeneration delivery plan consultation. The post Consultation on council’s regeneration plan extended appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleFirst community renewable energy project gains support
By Hugh Boag The first community-owned renewable energy project on Arran has secured the necessary funding to proceed, bringing some cheer for the start of the new year. It has the potential to be a...
View ArticleFirst Minister’s New Year message
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: ‘This Hogmanay, as we look forward to a new year, most of us will be relieved to be ringing out the old one. ‘2020 has been unimaginably difficult: thousands have...
View ArticleOur underwater living reefs
Standfirst Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters has officially been extended to 2021, given many events and promotions couldn’t happen this year as a result of the pandemic. To recognise this, and to...
View ArticleDavid Buchanan’s Retirement Podcast
'October 30th last year was a momentous and emotional day in the Oban Times Office. The post David Buchanan’s Retirement Podcast appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner 20 years ago – week 02
20 years ago The post Arran Banner 20 years ago – week 02 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran shows its resilience
Leader column The post Arran shows its resilience appeared first on Arran Banner.
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