CalMac commits to Claonaig facilities
Due to continued pressure from passengers and lobbying by the Arran Ferry Committee, CalMac have committed to provide toilets at the Claonaig ferry port in time for the summer season next year. The...
View ArticleWhat a lot of nonsense – and the audience lapped it up
They promised a night of nonsense ... and boy did they deliver. The post What a lot of nonsense – and the audience lapped it up appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleThought for the week – week 36, 2021
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View ArticleRunners take on steep challenge in trail race
The second in the trilogy of Arran Runners events the Lamlash Trail Race was held on Sunday August 29 with 19 runners, and a dog, taking on a very challenging six mile course running around an easterly...
View ArticleMan admits to car crash carnage
A 22-year-old man was arrested and charged after a van was in collision with eight cars on the Brodick shorefront on Tuesday morning near the ferry terminal. The post Man admits to car crash carnage...
View ArticleOld firm game sees Arran match postponed
All Ayrshire Sunday Amateur Football Association games scheduled for Sunday were postponed owing to the first Scottish Premiership match of the season between Rangers and Celtic at the Ibrox stadium....
View ArticleAward winning Gaelic book-signing in Brodick
Fèis Arainn is absolutely delighted that one of their team, Alistair Paul, is now a published Gaelic author with his new book Linne Dhomhain (Deep Pool) from Luath Press which was awarded the prize as...
View ArticleLast chance to contribute to islands survey
Arran residents have less than five days to contribute to a North Ayrshire Council survey that seeks to collate opinion from communities on Arran and Cumbrae and their priorities post Covid. The post...
View ArticleArran Banner Photograph of the week – week 37, 2021
This week’s photograph of the week is from Banner reader Ron Woods. The photo was taken on Kilmory beach on a beautiful summer’s day. It features Ron’s granddaughter Alice, and her friend Jasmin, and...
View ArticleRugby club in charity challenge
A group of players, coaches and staff from Hamilton Rugby Club will undergo a gruelling charity challenge in memory of a friend who died of cancer last year. The post Rugby club in charity challenge...
View ArticleArran knitters back bonnets for babies
Knitters from across Arran have united to support Queen Elizabeth University Hospital’s maternity unit which issued a plea for knitted hats for newborn babies. Taking the lead, Bay Wool and Crafts in...
View ArticleGlamping site plan for Shannochie
A planning application for a new camping site at Shannochie on the south coast of Arran has been submitted to planners. The post Glamping site plan for Shannochie appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleChanges at dental surgery approved
Councillors have backed a move which will allow Brodick to retain a dental surgery. The post Changes at dental surgery approved appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleNew pastor for Arran
The Rev Barry Roberts has been officially licensed by the Bishop as a part-time visiting pastor for St Margaret’s Scottish Episcopal Church in Whiting Bay. The post New pastor for Arran appeared first...
View ArticleConstruction of new Arran ferry is progressing well
Construction of the new Arran ferry and her sister vessel, known as Hull 802, is progressing well and the company has gained momentum following the Covid disruption, the turnaround director at Ferguson...
View ArticleThe future looks rosy with Nicola back in the saddle
Things are really looking up for Arran professional jockey Nicola Currie who has bounced back to form after a difficult two years. The post The future looks rosy with Nicola back in the saddle appeared...
View ArticlePolice appeal after teen sex attack
Police are appealing for information after receiving a report of a serious sexual assault in Brodick. The post Police appeal after teen sex attack appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleAnnouncements – September 17, 2021
DEATH BAILLIE – Ena. At Caledonia Care Home, Saltcoats, on 9th September 2021, Ena, nee Dansken, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Kerr Baillie. Dear aunt of Fiona, Kirstin and Morven. Sadly...
View ArticleArran home to two winners in inspirational awards
Head Chef at Brodick Bar and Brasserie Timur Jay Ünal, has been awarded first-place in NFU Mutual’s Inspirational Young Person Awards. Another local, Wallace Currie, owner of Rural2Kitchen, received...
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