Bench made from Arran wood gifted to castle
A new bench made on Arran from wood grown and processed on the island has been donated to Brodick Castle and Country Park. The post Bench made from Arran wood gifted to castle appeared first on Arran...
View ArticleNicola is ready for new flat season after tough winter
Arran jockey Nicola Currie is ready for a host of new challenges as the flat racing season gets underway. The post Nicola is ready for new flat season after tough winter appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleMaking full use of outdoors at Lamlash primary
Children always love being outdoors and over the pandemic this has never been more important. The post Making full use of outdoors at Lamlash primary appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleThought for the week – week 18, 2021
Thought for the week The post Thought for the week – week 18, 2021 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCoastal Way features in iconic trails book
A new book features the Arran Coastal Way among 25 of the most iconic long-distance trails in the UK. The post Coastal Way features in iconic trails book appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleVolunteers mobilise to save Whiting Bay putting green
This area of the coastline suffered extensive damage from the ‘Beast from the East’ storms a few years ago and the rock armour that was installed along the most vulnerable points last year, has played...
View ArticleCandidates pledge to fight for Arran if elected
Four candidates are standing in the Cunninghame North seat, which includes Arran, at the Scottish parliamentary election to be held on Thursday May 6. We asked each of the candidates to state what they...
View ArticleLast of the Lochranza Pierhouse Kerrs
Last of the Lochranza Pierhouse Kerrs The post Last of the Lochranza Pierhouse Kerrs appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner Letters – week 18, 2021
Most prestigious ferry Sir, I read the Arran Ferry Action Group’s (AFAG) letter with interest because a few years ago when the new Brodick terminal was opened, I wrote to our MSP to point out many of...
View ArticleGirl rescued after being swept out to sea in inflatable toy
A girl in an inflatable dingy had to be rescued by a lifeboat after being swept out to see last weekend. The post Girl rescued after being swept out to sea in inflatable toy appeared first on Arran...
View ArticleBookings still open for mountain festival
Booking lines are still open for the Arran Mountain Festival which is to be staged next month. The post Bookings still open for mountain festival appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleAnnouncements – May 7, 2021
DEATH Craig – John Alister. Peacefully, at Arran War Memorial Hospital on Saturday 1st May 2021, John Alister of Hazelwood, Imachar, aged 74 years. Much loved husband, father and grandfather. Due to...
View ArticleZoom talks at mountain festival
Despite restrictions still effecting events on Arran and in spite of new ferry disruptions and reduced capacities the Arran Mountain Festival 2021 is good to go, albeit very much adapted to be...
View ArticleDavid takes the honours in AGA Spring Handicap
Whiting Bay golfer David Morrison won the fiercely but amicably contested Arran Golfers Association (AGA) Spring Handicap. The post David takes the honours in AGA Spring Handicap appeared first on...
View ArticleArran Banner 20 years ago – week 19, 2021
Saturday May 5, 2001 New gabion walls are being installed as sea defences in Whiting Bay. This JCB was preparing the area below the road at the bottom of Arnhall Drive. 01_B18tweYAx01 Marion...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 19
Letters to the editor The post Arran Banner letters – week 19 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner golf – week 19
Around the Arran courses The post Arran Banner golf – week 19 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleKirsty Wark launches the Arran Arts Heritage Trail
The Arran Arts Heritage Trail launched last Thursday with a fascinating online symposium. The symposium was chaired by broadcaster, writer and lover of Arran and art, Kirsty Wark. The post Kirsty Wark...
View ArticleLucy the lucky Lab on the mend
An injured Labrador has been saved from having its front leg amputated after generous contributors donated more than £5,846 towards vet bills which will pay for surgery on the leg and hip of the young...
View ArticleLargest military exercise in Europe to be staged in the Clyde
Arran will get a birds-eye view of major UK-led multinational miliary exercise when Exercise Strike Warrior gets underway in the Firth of Clyde tomorrow (Saturday). The post Largest military exercise...
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