Accommodation providers urged to join philanthropic holiday voucher scheme
VisitScotland is encouraging accommodation providers and attraction venues on Arran to participate in a new holiday voucher scheme that will benefit unpaid carers, disadvantaged young people and...
View ArticleFerry and foul winds put paid to weekend sport
Foul weather, ferry disruption and covid concerns have been responsible for a number of sport cancellations and reduced attendance numbers this week. Chief among them was the cancellation of Arran...
View ArticleFerry frustrations reach fever pitch after MV Caledonian Isles removed from...
Frustration with ferry operator Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) reached an all-time high this week after passengers endured a week-long series of delays, disruption and cancellations. Initially the...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 34, 2021
Thought for the week ‘Those who are now last shall be first, and those who are now first will be last.’ Luke 13:30 The post Thought for the week – week 34, 2021 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Open Studios showcases the best of contemporary art and crafts
The annual Arran Open Studios weekend has been a resounding success with artists involved reporting a busy weekend. One of the largest events held on Arran since lockdown restrictions began, the event...
View ArticleThe Next Step
Further education or starting a new career? Learn more here... The post The Next Step appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCaledonian Isles responds to Mayday call
MV Caledonian Isles was delayed last Thursday when the roll-on, roll-off passenger vessel took on a slightly different role, that of a rescue vessel, when it went to the assistance of a yacht that had...
View ArticleAnnouncements – August 27, 2021
DEATHS Drake – Tony. It is with great sadness I need to let you know Tony Drake, formerly of Lamlash and of Arran Sweetie Kitchen fame peacefully passed away on 19th August. We were fortunate to have...
View ArticlePrime development site is put up for sale in Brodick
A rare development opportunity in a prime position within Brodick has become available. The post Prime development site is put up for sale in Brodick appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleFears grow health centre may not re-open in Brodick
There is growing concern that that the Brodick Health Centre, which is currently being used as a Covid testing centre, may not reopen following the pandemic. The post Fears grow health centre may not...
View ArticleGlamping pods get go ahead at Machrie
Revised plans for a new glamping pod site at Machrie have been approved despite local objections. The post Glamping pods get go ahead at Machrie appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 35, 2021
Saturday 25th August 2001 The post Arran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 35, 2021 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleExtended timetable offers more sailings on Waverley
People on Arran will have a few more opportunities to sail on the paddle steamer Waverley as the ship's operator, Waverley Excursions Ltd, announce an extension to the Clyde summer timetable for the...
View ArticleMore cash needed for cancer patients
West Scotland MSP Jamie Greene has called on the SNP government to go 'further and faster' to ensure that cancer patients are treated as quickly as possible across North Ayrshire and Arran, following...
View ArticleLynn finds creative solutions to create a pure Arran piece
Hampered by being unable to source materials for her artwork during the pandemic, artist Lynn Jones has kept it local by sourcing materials close to home to create a pure Arran piece of felt art. The...
View ArticleArran High hosts annual award ceremony with a difference
By Colin Smeeton The annual Arran High School awards went ahead this year with organisers hosting the event outside, in small groups, and without an audience of proud parents, grandparents and other...
View ArticleArran politicians show their soft side with Dogs Trust visit
Dog enthusiasts, Patricia Gibson, MP for North Ayrshire and Arran, and her husband Kenneth Gibson, MSP for Cunninghame North, showed their softer side recently with a visit to Dogs Trust in Glasgow....
View ArticleArran parents urged to get their children vaccinated against flu
Parents are being encouraged to get primary and secondary school children vaccinated against flu this winter as Covid-19 pandemic shows little sign of being over. The post Arran parents urged to get...
View ArticleSkirl of the pipes return
With a stirring skirl of the pipes Arran Pipe Band has given its first public performances for almost two years. The post Skirl of the pipes return appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleYellowhammers still visit Arran in winter
Yellowhammers used to be familiar birds on Arran throughout the year. During the breeding season the distinctive song of the stunning male, sounding like 'a little bit of bread and no cheeeeese', was...
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