The final whistle
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View ArticleCalMac delays new ticketing system again
The new digital ticketing and reservation system for CalMac that was due to be introduced this month has been delayed yet again with no official launch date confirmed. The post CalMac delays new...
View ArticleArran’s wild side explored in new TV series
Coinneach Rankin tackles Scotland’s most stunning and rugged landscapes as Dàna|Scotland’s Wild Side returns for a second series on BBC Alba. The post Arran’s wild side explored in new TV series...
View ArticleSeeing double on ferry front
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View ArticleEnd of season tournament at bowls club
Blackwaterfoot Bowls Club held their traditional end of season tournament on Saturday September 24. The post End of season tournament at bowls club appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleAvian flu vigilance must remain high during migration season
The current H5N1 strain, which was first confirmed on Arran on July 12 this year, has had a devastating impact on seabird populations throughout the summer. Now that the seabird breeding season is over...
View ArticleArran Banner Golf – week 43, 2022
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View ArticlePumpkin Patch serves up a Hallowe’en treat
Whiting Bay hall was turned into a spooky celebration of all things Halloween last Sunday. The post Pumpkin Patch serves up a Hallowe’en treat appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleMSP opens Ardrossan office
Scottish Labour MSP for West Scotland Katy Clark has said she is 'thrilled' to be opening a new constituency office in Ardrossan. The post MSP opens Ardrossan office appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleChurch opens its doors to provide warmth and friendship
Every Monday and Friday, starting on Monday October 31, the church will be open from 10am to 3pm when it will offer visitors a warm place to spend a few hours, a central point for social connection and...
View ArticleSam the Skull illustrator donates profits to children’s hospice charity
Jill Hargan, illustrator, and Harry Hagan, author of Sam the Skull have presented Children’s Hospices across Scotland (CHAS) with a cheque from the proceeds of their children’s book which has now sold...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 43
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View ArticleLatest round of community cycling fund
Community events are being encouraged across Scotland to celebrate the power of the bike in the build up to the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships. To support sustainable cycling projects and free...
View ArticleArran Broadband hosts series of community events
Broadband provider, Arran Broadband, part of Broadway Partners, is to host four community events on Arran this week as it ramps up the rollout of superfast full-fibre broadband across the island. The...
View ArticleBanner first told of LNG problem in May
Widespread reports on the television and in the nation press last weekend that the new Arran ferry will initially only operate on diesel - despite being built to also run with liquefied natural gas...
View ArticleArran Banner Letters – week 44, 2022
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View ArticleThought for the week – Week 44, 2022
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View ArticleBowling club future looks secure
The future of Brodick Bowling Club looks to have been secured. The post Bowling club future looks secure appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 44, 2022
Saturday November 9, 2002 The post Arran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 44, 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticlePermission sought for Mid Mayish development
The owners of a tract of land which was previously Mid Mayish farm are applying for permission in principle to demolish an existing cottage and to erect three detached dwelling houses. The post...
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