Thought for the week – week 25, 2021
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View ArticleMV Pentalina looks to be Arran bound
Arran is likely to have a new ferry serving on the main Brodick to Ardrossan route before the end of July. The post MV Pentalina looks to be Arran bound appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleShiskine shines with winners
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View ArticleOffice block plan for Brodick iCentre site
A planning application has been made to construct a new three storey office building near Brodick ferry terminal. The post Office block plan for Brodick iCentre site appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleLack of signs at historical Viking site
A regular visitor to historical sites in Scotland has expressed his disappointment that the Viking burial site at Kingscross lacks proper signage and is not being afforded the prominence it deserves....
View ArticleConcern for future of hall
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View ArticleAnnouncements – July 25, 2021
Death MACMILLAN – Alison Margaret (nee Forbes) Peacefully at Cooriedoon Care Home, Isle of Arran, on Tuesday 22nd June 2021, Alison, in her 100th year, late of Dundee, much loved mother of Alison, Ann,...
View ArticleNursery closure deadline is set but fight goes on
The Brodick Early Years committee has vowed to continue its fight to save the nursery which is under threat of closure owing to the uncertain future of the council-run Brodick Hall. The post Nursery...
View ArticleOld pier at Brodick to be demolished
The old Brodick pier, which has been out of commission since the £30 million Brodick ferry terminal redevelopment project was completed is set to be demolished later this year by Caledonian Maritime...
View ArticleSummer club at library
Arran Library is running a summer club for five- to 12-year-olds with different activities each week, starting on Thursday July 1 with Margo McLellan giving a bee demonstration. There will also be a...
View ArticleSelf-service plan to sell farm produce
A plan to sell local farm produce from a converted shipping container in Brodick has been submitted to North Ayrshire Council planners. The post Self-service plan to sell farm produce appeared first on...
View ArticleSummer season lost
Tourism bosses have largely welcomed the news that Scotland is aiming to lift all Covid-19 restrictions by August 9. However, there is also concern that by then many businesses will have lost most of...
View ArticleTen-year plan to invest £1bn in 23 new ferries
Arran’s MSP Kenneth Gibson has welcomed the Scottish government and Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd’s (CMAL) ambitious plans to invest £1 billion renewing Scotland’s ferry fleet and upgrade ferry ports...
View ArticleArran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 26, 2021
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View ArticleTearoom plan for ‘dry’ Shiskine
A new tea room is being planned for Shiskine which is presently without anywhere to even have a cup of tea. The post Tearoom plan for ‘dry’ Shiskine appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 26
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View ArticleArran schools are going for gold
The schools on Arran are among the best in the UK and have proved it by picking up a national teaching award. The post Arran schools are going for gold appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 27
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View ArticleArran waves goodbye to the MV Pentalina
There is widespread disappointment and dismay on Arran at the 11th hour decision of Pentland Ferries to pull out of a deal to lease the MV Pentalina to CalMac. The post Arran waves goodbye to the MV...
View ArticleBook signing in Blackwaterfoot
Author Miller Caldwell was on Arran last week signing copies of his new book. The post Book signing in Blackwaterfoot appeared first on Arran Banner.
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