Views sought to finalise marine litter strategy
The consultation closes on Tuesday March 22, 2022, and the responses received will help shape and deliver the final strategy and action plan, which will be published later in the year. The post Views...
View ArticleFamily success in annual Holy Isle kayak race
Andy McNamara took first place in the Holy Isle race held in glorious sunshine last week while his daughter, Daisy, secured first place in the female category and fifth overall. The post Family success...
View ArticleSupport your favourite local cause at Co-op
Three local causes on Arran have already raised more than £1,300 from the latest round of the Co-op community fund. The post Support your favourite local cause at Co-op appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleSpiralling repair costs caused by ‘years of neglect’
The ever spiralling cost of repairing the CalMac ferry fleet has risen to more than £17.3 million a year, new figures reveal. The post Spiralling repair costs caused by ‘years of neglect’ appeared...
View ArticleHighlands and Islands must remain competitive in 2022
A new survey by the Highlands and Islands Federation of Small Businesses has identified the problems and pitfalls affecting small businesses across the region, including those on Arran. The post...
View ArticleFree water butt for your garden
Would you be interested in a water butt to help water your garden or vegetable patch? The post Free water butt for your garden appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleFerry advisory group scrapped as Østergaard starts new job
The Scottish government has scrapped the once influential Ferry Industry Advisory Group which they consider has run its course. The post Ferry advisory group scrapped as Østergaard starts new job...
View ArticleSweet success as Ed lifts honey tasting trophy
Ed O'Donnelly of Lochranza was chosen as the winner of the inaugural honey tasting competition held by the Arran Bee Group. The post Sweet success as Ed lifts honey tasting trophy appeared first on...
View ArticleLeague round postponed
Around the Arran courses The post League round postponed appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleDemand for action over loss of vital daily sailings
Only one in three of the vital 7am daily sailings from Ardrossan to Brodick operated during December, which severely limits delivery of goods and services, impacting widely on our island community. The...
View ArticleArgyll College welcomes new chair of the board
Argyll College UHI is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Rosemary Allford as the college’s new chair of the board. This change comes as Andrew Campbell retires from his nine-year tenure in the...
View ArticleJackie is back on the radio with new show
A radio DJ with a close association to Arran is getting back behind the mic with a brand new radio show. The post Jackie is back on the radio with new show appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleStill in the depth of winter but signs spring is on the way
The mild weather of November continued into December with no negative temperatures. December was wetter with about 50 per cent more rain than November. The post Still in the depth of winter but signs...
View ArticleBig fines in new laws to protect livestock from dog attacks
A campaign to protect Scotland’s livestock has been launched following new legislation which protects animals from dog attacks through a range of measures including updating the livestock definition,...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 02
Thought for the week The post Thought for the week – week 02 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleAnnouncements – January 21, 2022
Acknowledgement Robinson – John Christine would like to thank everyone for their messages of sympathy, flowers and kindness. Warmest thanks to all who attended John’s funeral. Special thank you to...
View ArticleLast chance to apply for funding
Groups on Arran are being invited to bid for funding that will help their organisations grow and prosper, but the deadline is fast-approaching. Organisations can apply until midnight on Sunday January...
View ArticleHope for hospitality venues as restrictions end
The announcement from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirming that restrictions will end next week may provide a glimmer of hope for beleaguered hospitality and tourism venues on Arran. The post Hope...
View ArticleFamilies left in shock at closure of Cooriedoon
Families with elderly relatives in care have been left stunned this week by the shock closure of Cooriedoon Care Home. As a result all 16 residents will have to find somewhere else to stay. The post...
View ArticleShannochie Post Office in days gone by
This photograph gives a glimpse of days gone back at the very south end of Arran. The post Shannochie Post Office in days gone by appeared first on Arran Banner.
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