Arran bird life talk at museum
The next speaker in the Arran Heritage Museum’s series of fortnightly talks on all things Arran, will be Dr Jim Cassels who will be providing an illustrated talk on Arran bird life. The post Arran bird...
View ArticlePolice probe after graffiti carved on ancient standing stones
Police Scotland this week renewed their appeal for help with their investigation after reports of vandalism on one of the large standing stones at Machrie Moor. The post Police probe after graffiti...
View ArticleSNP take charge at council
The SNP were on Wednesday confirmed as the minority administration of North Ayrshire Council. The post SNP take charge at council appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleThree churches are set to close as Kirk acts on crisis
Sweeping plans by the Church of Scotland could see the closure of three churches on Arran as the Kirk battles crippling costs in the upkeep of the buildings with ever dwindling congregations. The post...
View ArticleMSP calls for credible plan to deal with A&E crisis
West Scotland MSP Katy Clark is calling on the Government to come forward with a credible plan to deal with what she calls the A&E crises in Ayrshire and Arran. The post MSP calls for credible plan...
View ArticleRoyal Highland Show returns
The Royal Highland Show is set to return this year, with the first full Show since 2019 taking place at Ingliston from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 June. The post Royal Highland Show returns appeared...
View ArticleHistoric lifeboat launched with RNLI guard of honour
A historic lifeboat, dating back to 1939, received a guard of honour from the Arran RNLI crew at its successful launch in Lamlash Bay. The post Historic lifeboat launched with RNLI guard of honour...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 20, 2022
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View ArticleNicola back to winning ways
Arran jockey Nicola Currie got back to winning ways this week. The post Nicola back to winning ways appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleAnnouncements – May 27, 2022
DEATH Murdoch – Jean. Peacefully at Montrose House, Isle of Arran, on Tuesday 17th May 2022. Jean, formerly of Cooriedoon Nursing Home and Croftlands, Lamlash, beloved sister of the late Mary, Alastair...
View ArticleSubsea cable to boost supply
Works are starting to install a new 33KV subsea cable to connect communities across Arran to the mainland electricity supply. The post Subsea cable to boost supply appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleLamlash Splash is back for 2022
The Lamlash Splash will take place for the first time in three years on Saturday September 17, 2022. The post Lamlash Splash is back for 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Schools’ pipe band take a step onto the world stage
Resplendent in their new uniforms the Isle of Arran Schools’ Pipe Band had the thrill of performing at the international British Pipe Band Championship at Battery Park in Greenock last weekend. The...
View ArticleTwo days remaining to surrender unlicensed weapons
People on Arran with illegal firearms and ballistics have just two days to hand them in to Police under the national firearms surrender campaign. The post Two days remaining to surrender unlicensed...
View ArticleEco Savvy helps save water supplies
Eco Savvy has taken delivery of 210 large water butts which they are distributing to households across Arran as part of an initiative aimed at saving water and reducing consumption. The post Eco Savvy...
View ArticleWaverley set for diamond jubilee season
Paddle steamer Waverley is about to embark on her summer sailing season this weekend and the occasion will be all the more special as 2022 is also the vessel’s diamond jubilee year. The post Waverley...
View ArticleBrewery shows its solidarity with Ukraine
Arran Brewery has released a new beer, called Solidarity, which will help to raise funds for the British Red Cross which is providing humanitarian and relief efforts for Ukrainians affected by war. The...
View ArticleArran will host visit of Queen’s Baton relay
With the Commonwealth Games fast approaching, residents on Arran have an exciting chance to be part of the action. The post Arran will host visit of Queen’s Baton relay appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleFood and drink learning inspires Arran businesses
Over the last month Arran’s Food Journey has delivered a two-part learning programme aimed at inspiring Arran’s food and drink business leaders and support organisations to take the islands great...
View ArticleFund to help boost electric charge points
Scotland’s electric vehicle charge point network has received a boost with the launch of a new fund aimed at driving sustainable travel in the tourism industry. The electric vehicle charge point...
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