Outdoor Centre open day highlights its importance as community facility
An open day at the Arran Outdoor Education Centre (AOEC) in Clauchlands, Lamlash, has provided visitors with an insight into the important role that the centre plays in community life. The post Outdoor...
View ArticleArran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 15, 2023
Saturday April 12, 2003 The post Arran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 15, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleSaviour of Arran
Leader - week 15, 2023 The post Saviour of Arran appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran u3a members enjoy a busy March
March was a busy month for members of the Isle of Arran u3a. The post Arran u3a members enjoy a busy March appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner Letters – week 15, 2023
Readers' opinion The post Arran Banner Letters – week 15, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleSpring the best time for birding as summer visitors arrive
Bird Notes for March By Jim Cassels Spring is an exciting time of year, awaiting the arrival of summer visitors and seeing the last of our winter visitors leaving. The timing of the northerly spring...
View ArticleLast wishing well cash for charity air ambulance
The last money to be raised by Arran Rotary Club from the wishing well at Brodick pier has been handed over the the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA). The post Last wishing well cash for charity...
View ArticleAlternative Arran ferries being blocked
The private firm which runs the Gourock to Dunoon ferry service says it is "actively" looking at other west coast routes, including a service to Arran. The post Alternative Arran ferries being blocked...
View ArticleBrodick Post Office to relocate for shop refurbishment
Brodick Post Office, housed in the Book and Card store, will be relocated to within the Arran Library while extensive building work takes place. The post Brodick Post Office to relocate for shop...
View ArticleHoliday West Highland Spring/Summer 2023
The spring/ summer edition of Holiday West Highland is packed full of great reads. From Events and Activities, Area Info, Days Out and Boat Trips. Find out what the West Highlands has to offer. The...
View ArticleFind out about cost-of-living crisis grants at island Free for All
Information about grant funding that will help tackle the cost of living will available at a community event on Arran tomorrow (Saturday). The post Find out about cost-of-living crisis grants at island...
View ArticleBrothers first to eFoil round Holy Isle
Two brothers have become the first known people to eFoil around Holy Isle. The post Brothers first to eFoil round Holy Isle appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleSpring vaccine booster plans under way
Preparations are underway to offer Covid spring booster vaccines to people on Arran aged 75 years and over, care home residents, and those aged five years and over who have a weakened immune system....
View ArticleArran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 16, 2023
Saturday April 19, 2003 The post Arran Banner 20 Years Ago – week 16, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleDeposit return scheme postponed again
A controversial deposit return scheme (DRS) which was set to come into force in August this year will be postponed until March next year. The post Deposit return scheme postponed again appeared first...
View ArticleCommunity workshop to gather views on Arran’s natural landscape
A community workshop is being held on Arran next week to find out what natural landscapes are important to islanders. The post Community workshop to gather views on Arran’s natural landscape appeared...
View ArticleCentenary celebration for Lamlash ladies
Members and guests of the Lamlash branch of the Scottish Women’s Institute gathered to celebrate the 100th birthday of the group with an afternoon tea at Duncan’s on the Green. The group was the second...
View ArticleMajor disruption for Brodick residents as roadworks finally get under way
By Hugh Boag Brodick residents face at least two weeks of major disruption after work to finally repair roads damaged by three years of construction traffic gets under way. Those living in Brathwic...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 16, 2023
Thought for the week, week 16, 2023 The post Thought for the week – week 16, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleCentenary celebrations for Lamlash SWI
The beautifully decorated room at Duncan's on the Green, with traditional afternoon tea sets and great views of a sunny Arran, provided the ideal setting. The post Centenary celebrations for Lamlash...
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