Pollinating birds tempted by flax nectar
In the space of a few days in July I received photos of three different species of bird from three different parts of Arran all with orange crowns. The post Pollinating birds tempted by flax nectar...
View ArticleNew minister for Arran Baptist Church
This week marks a new chapter for Arran Baptist Church which will welcome Rev Andrew Clark as its new minister. The post New minister for Arran Baptist Church appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCommunity groups encouraged to apply for path project funding
The new Ian Findlay Path Fund, worth £1.5million, is open for applications from community groups, third sector organisations and charities which are eligible to apply for amounts between £10,000 to...
View ArticleCommunity gathers to say goodbye to caring Co-op workers
Members of the Arran community have turned out in droves to say goodbye to three long-serving members of the Brodick Co-op who have played a huge part in supporting local residents, charities and...
View ArticleBrodick to Glencloy race record broken by 47 seconds
Arran Runners’ Brodick to Glencloy trail race took place in balmy conditions last weekend with Craig Ferguson of Kilmarnock Harriers breaking the course record by 47 seconds. The post Brodick to...
View ArticleArran author switches to ‘Scottish Noir’
Kildonan author Ian McMurdo’s sixth published book has now taken him from the relative security of non-fiction into the ‘Scottish Noir’ crime genre. The post Arran author switches to ‘Scottish Noir’...
View ArticleGuided walk up Goatfell for beginners
If you have always wanted to climb Goatfell but have not yet managed it, a guided hike will be available for first-timers under the watchful eye of members of National Trust for Scotland (NTS) Arran...
View ArticleMcLellan Arts Festival continues with second week of events
The McLellan Arts Festival continues today (Saturday August 27) with an exciting performance by internationally-famous Hollie McNish. The post McLellan Arts Festival continues with second week of...
View ArticleArran Ferry Action Group continue to lobby for ferry improvements
The Arran Ferry Action Group (AFAG) is continuing to lobby for improvements to the ferry service with a number of meetings with government ministers. The post Arran Ferry Action Group continue to lobby...
View ArticleArran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 34, 2022
Saturday 24th August 2002 The post Arran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 34, 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran AFC honours-even in first game of the season
Arran AFC have drawn against Irvine No 1 CSC AFC in their first game of the Ayrshire Sunday Amateur Football Association (ASAFA) league campaign which started two weeks ago. The post Arran AFC...
View ArticleEwan and Craig battle it out at AGA Champion of Champions final
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View ArticleAugust has been a busy month for Arran’s rescue services
Warmer weather, an increase in visitor numbers and more people taking part in outdoor activities, have seen rescue services on Arran having to attend to a number of rescues over the last month. The...
View ArticleAuthor speaks about Arran during WWII
Local author, Colin Turbett will be the next speaker at the Arran Heritage Museum’s series of Tuesday Talks with a talk titled What happened during WW2 on Arran? The post Author speaks about Arran...
View ArticleTiny tots start the academic year at ‘big’ school
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View ArticleIrresponsible wild campers ruin it for everyone
Irresponsible wild-campers are being blamed for an increase in litter, abandoned tents and camping paraphernalia left on Brodick beach according to Arran Geopark staff who have being clearing up the...
View ArticleArranSound’s invitation to its first live listen-in
Arran’s community radio service, ArranSound, is inviting residents to join it for its first live listen-in which features the work of radio playwright Jill Korn. The post ArranSound’s invitation to its...
View ArticleBowling club blues
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View ArticleThought for the week – week 35, 2022
Thought for the week The post Thought for the week – week 35, 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleJulie is Arran High School Dux
Words and photographs by Colin Smeeton Arran High School celebrated the sporting, social, musical and academic achievements of its pupils at a special award ceremony at the school on Tuesday evening...
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