Geopark talk at museum
Malcolm Wilkinson, Arran Geopark project co-ordinator, will be the guest speaker at the Arran Heritage Museum’s regular Tuesday talk where he will provide an insight into Arran’s bid to achieve UNESCO...
View ArticleTake advantage of young free bus travel scheme
Young people on Arran and across North Ayrshire are being urged to take advantage of the recently-introduced national free bus travel scheme. The post Take advantage of young free bus travel scheme...
View ArticleArran to host the Queen’s Baton Relay
Arran residents have the chance to be part of the traditional Queen’s Baton Relay this weekend, ahead of this year’s Commonwealth Games. The post Arran to host the Queen’s Baton Relay appeared first on...
View ArticleThe bells toll for Lamlash Church
The bells have tolled for Lamlash Parish Church when it was confirmed this week that the church and hall are to close by the end of 2023. The post The bells toll for Lamlash Church appeared first on...
View ArticleA fine festival of folk for all on Arran
There can be no doubt that the Arran Folk Festival was back with a bang this year. The post A fine festival of folk for all on Arran appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleMuseum craft day kicks off summer season of events
The craft day, on Sunday, was an exhibition of the work of local crafters as well as an opportunity to meet the crafters and to learn more about their work. The post Museum craft day kicks off summer...
View ArticleArran tradesman invited to bid for council work
Tradesmen including roofers, joiners, electricians and plumbers based on Arran are being invited to bid for council work. The post Arran tradesman invited to bid for council work appeared first on...
View ArticleLamlash club are bequeathed Burns book with Arran link
Douglas Auld, chairman of The Lamlash Burns Club, was recently presented with a book of The Complete Works Of Robert Burns. The post Lamlash club are bequeathed Burns book with Arran link appeared...
View ArticleEleanor’s Flowers wins best dressed window trophy
Eleanor Winship of Eleanor’s Flowers in Brodick has won the Arran Pride’s best dressed window competition. The post Eleanor’s Flowers wins best dressed window trophy appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleSWI embroidery gift to museum
The ladies of Corrie and Sannox SWI have got together one last time to make a presentation to the Arran Heritage Museum. The post SWI embroidery gift to museum appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCan you shed any light on this photograph?
If you can shed any light on the contents of the image then do get in touch with Polly. She would be delighted to learn about the history and story behind this family photograph. The post Can you shed...
View ArticleViews sought on biodiversity plan
The Scottish government is undertaking a consultation on its biodiversity strategy which which sets out what needs to be done, and the conditions that must be in place, to halt nature loss by 2030 and...
View ArticleQueen’s Baton Relay celebration on Arran
The Queen's Baton Relay swept over to Arran is some style last Sunday. The post Queen’s Baton Relay celebration on Arran appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleThought for the week – week 25, 2022
Thought for the week The post Thought for the week – week 25, 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 25, 2022
Saturday 22nd June 2002 The post Arran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 25, 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner Golf – week 25, 2022
Around the Arran courses The post Arran Banner Golf – week 25, 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran u3a learns about marine conservation
Members of the Arran u3a group learned about Arran’s marine conservation efforts when newly appointed director of Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), Áine Purcell-Milton, provided them with an...
View ArticleNew business rep sought for ferry committee
The Isle of Arran Ferry Committee is looking for a new a new member to look after the business sector on the committee. The post New business rep sought for ferry committee appeared first on Arran...
View ArticleCall to levy second homes to fund affordable housing
An Arran housing trust has called for levies on empty and second homes in order to build more affordable houses for island residents. The post Call to levy second homes to fund affordable housing...
View ArticleMainland runners wanted for first forest trail race
Arran Runners’ first trail race of the year, the Whiting Bay Forest Trail Race, will be held next month with organisers making a determined effort to attract mainland runners to the event. The post...
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