Announcements – December 30, 2022
DEATH MUSTON – Terry, died peacefully at Lamlash Hospital, aged 88, on Thursday 15th December, with his family beside him. Beloved husband of the late Norma. Wonderful Dad to Anne, Debbie, Ruth and...
View ArticleAlison shares Christmas Capers with Arran u3a
Author of the popular Corrie’s Capers children’s books, Alison Page, was the guest speaker at the December social meeting of the Arran u3a. The post Alison shares Christmas Capers with Arran u3a...
View ArticleReview of the year, July to December 2022
Review of the year, July to December 2022 The post Review of the year, July to December 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleLagg Distillery bees produce island’s best honey
The winner of this year’s Willie McNish Trophy for the best tasting honey is Andy Walker whose honey from hives at Lagg Distillery took top honours at the Arran Bee Group competition. The post Lagg...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 52, 2022
Thought for the week The post Thought for the week – week 52, 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleGrowth cash available from HIE
An Arran company has benefited from the £1.9 million investment approved by Highlands and Islands Enterprise in Argyll and the Islands in the first six months of the financial year. The post Growth...
View ArticleYoung musicians raise the roof at splendid school show
Young musicians at Arran High School saw out 2022 in style with a spectacular Christmas concert staged in the community theatre last Monday night. The post Young musicians raise the roof at splendid...
View ArticleCaley Isles goes in for 30-year refit
The MV Caledonian Isles will be out of service for a month when it goes in for its 30 year refit next week. The post Caley Isles goes in for 30-year refit appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleDashing Santas in Brodick
Seven runners took to the streets of Brodick last Wednesday to take part in this year's Santa Dash on a windy evening. The post Dashing Santas in Brodick appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner Letters – week 52, 2022
Readers' opinion The post Arran Banner Letters – week 52, 2022 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleDelayed summer timetable will badly hit holiday bookings
The devastating news for islanders, tourism businesses, hoteliers and accommodation providers comes after CalMac announced that their delayed summer timetable is set to be published in late January...
View ArticleClub draw winners
Winners of the Lochranza and Catacol 200 Club October draw were: 1 Gavin Pritchard; 2 Jean Wilkinson. Winners of the November draw were: 1 Alan Haddington; 2 Maggie Beaton. The post Club draw...
View ArticleNew year message from council leader Marie Burns
New year message from North Ayrshire Council leader Marie Burns I hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas break. I know it won’t have been easy this year, struggling to cope with the cost-of-living crisis,...
View ArticleMountain rescue volunteer Ali gets New Year MBE
A volunteer who has helped save countless lives on the mountains of Arran has been recognised in the New Year's Honours List. The post Mountain rescue volunteer Ali gets New Year MBE appeared first on...
View ArticleIsland bistro price reduced for quick sale
Crofters bar, bistro and restaurant in Brodick has been reduced by £100,000 by the owner who wishes to conclude a quick sale of the popular venue which closed at the end of October. The post Island...
View ArticleColleen scoops top hair and makeup award
Make-up artist Colleen Davidson, who was brought up on Arran, has been named the hair and makeup specialist of the year at the Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards. The post Colleen scoops top hair and...
View ArticleArran community land funding boost
The Arran Community Land Initiative (ACLI) are indebted to the Arran Trust for their financial support after they received a cheque for £1,865.94. The post Arran community land funding boost appeared...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 01, 2023
Letters to the editor The post Arran Banner letters – week 01, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleBirthday celebrations at Glen Estate
Elizabeth Cooper celebrated her 93rd birthday recently at Glen Estate retirement housing in Brodick. The post Birthday celebrations at Glen Estate appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleTrouble on the trains
Anyone heading to the mainland this weekend should be aware ScotRail is warning customers to expect significant disruption which will continue over the weekend as a result of the latest round of strike...
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