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Bay Queen crowned
The crowning of the 2014 Bay Queen took place in Whiting Bay on Sunday afternoon, July 20 2014. The crowds gathered at the putting green to watch Caoimhe McCallum’s coronation before the annual raft...
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Golf camp goes with a swing
Eleven budding young Rory McIlroys gathered at Shiskine Golf Club and the Arran Driving Range recently for a successful golf camp. The camp ran from 7 to 11 July and it was led by James Browning PGA –...
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First World War on Arran to be brought to life
Rehearsals have begun for a unique play that will explore Arran’s involvement in the First World War. The idea for the performance of A Horse for Every Man that Died originally stemmed from plans to...
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Funding secured for new Brodick pier
Eighteen million pounds has finally been secured for the redevelopment of Brodick pier, the Brodick harbour redevelopment group has announced. Work on a new terminal building, pier, marshalling area...
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Win a lawn mower!
Worth £359 Is your lawn looking a little worse for wear? Then we have the perfect competition for you this summer! The Hayter Spirit 41 mowers are lightweight and manoeuvrable. Superbly designed and...
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Arran Homes office closes its doors
The doors were finally closed at the Isle of Arran Homes office in Brodick on Thursday, despite attempts by staff and tenants to reverse a decision to shut it. The closure followed an announcement...
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Win a wicked theatre break in Edinburgh
In next week’s Arran Banner, August 8, don’t miss your chance to win two nights self catering at The Knight Residence luxury apartments, two tickets to see Wicked at Edinburgh Playhouse PLUS flowers,...
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Fun in the sun for visitors to Lochranza Gala
There was plenty of fun in the sun at Lochranza Extravaganza as visitors at Lochranza Village Hall basked in the sunshine, enjoying an afternoon of fun and games for all the family. See more photos in...
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Gaelic culture explored at Fèis Arainn
The rich Gaelic heritage of Arran was once again explored at the annual Fèis Arainn. All week youngsters from Arran and further afield learned to play traditional Scottish instruments whilst also...
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Daredevil mountaineers abseil from castle
The Arran mountain rescue team members are known for their daredevil mountaineering and bravery in even the most testing of circumstances. But they took it to another level when an abseiling...
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Hand transplant mum leads cycle for charity
A quadruple amputee, due to receive the UK’s first double hand transplant, led a peloton of more than 80 cyclists around Arran to raise money for charity. In atrocious conditions Corinne Hutton, 44, a...
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Day for ducks fails to halt cricket fun
The expression ‘out for a duck’ took on a whole new meaning at the annual cricket fun day in Brodick. Not only did it refer to some of the scoring but was particularly apt for the weather conditions...
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Arran Farmers Show shines through the rain
‘The rain can’t ruin our day’ – that was the feeling at Glenkiln Farm, Lamlash on Wednesday, August 6, as the 178th Arran Farmers Show went ahead despite a terrible forecast. And the rain did fall. But...
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Win a Wicked theatre break for two in Edinburgh
Worth £389! The Arran Banner is giving readers the chance to stay in one of the world’s top-rated hotels in Edinburgh and enjoy one of Britain’s most popular theatre shows for free. Enter our...
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Arran rescuers prepare for charity stretcher trek
It will involve 56 miles of road, a few pretty big hills, a Macinnes stretcher and a few determined mountain rescue members. The round Arran stretcher push to raise money for the volunteer rescue group...
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Art helps kids to learn the secrets of the sea
More than 40 children enjoyed learning more about the sea at a series of craft workshops held in Arran High School. Organised by the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST), five sessions were held...
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Hunter sailing duo win 49er national championships
The unstoppable sailing duo of brothers Rory and Neil Hunter had a very convincing win at the 49er National Championships held at Poole Yacht Club last weekend. With perfect sailing conditions, 10-15...
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Sunshine crowds enjoy biggest and best games
Record crowds made this year’s Brodick Highland Games one of the biggest and best in recent years. In a remarkable stroke of fortune the games were played out in hot bright sunshine given the...
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Work on new Montrose House nears completion
Work on a new £5.7m care home and resource hub on Arran is nearing completion. North Ayrshire Council is developing the modern facility to replace the existing Montrose House and Stronach Day Services...
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Morag comes out on top with shawl
Lamlash were the big winners at the Arran Women’s Rural Institute annual handicraft show. They picked up 10 group and individual prizes including the top best in show trophy won by Morag Gardner with...
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