ScotRail offers Kids for a Quid tickets this summer
With the start of the school summer holidays, ScotRail has brought back the popular Kids for a Quid tickets which will allow families with young children to explore Scotland by rail. The post ScotRail...
View ArticlePolice appeal for help to find missing Mariusz Batyra
Police officers on Arran are appealing for any information about Mariusz Robert Batyra who has been missing since Thursday June 29. The post Police appeal for help to find missing Mariusz Batyra...
View ArticleRNLI charity open day a success
The Arran RNLI enjoyed a successful open day fundraiser with a large amount of interested visitors and supporters visiting the Lamlash station to learn about the work that the volunteers undertake for...
View ArticleTracey ticks Arran off her list on epic hike round the UK coastline
A 56 year old mum of three and grandmother of eight has completed her walk round Arran as part of her 12,000 mile mission to walk round the entire UK coastline. The post Tracey ticks Arran off her list...
View ArticleOpen Studios artwork on display at Arran Library
The artwork of artists from Arran Open Studios (AOS) will be on display at the exhibition section of the Arran Library in Brodick for the month of July. The post Open Studios artwork on display at...
View Article50th annual sheepdog trials unhampered by pouring rain
Hardy farmers and dog handlers were undeterred by torrential rain at the 50th annual Kildonan Sheepdog trials at Home Farm, Brodick by kind permission of Charles Fforde. The post 50th annual sheepdog...
View ArticleJunior Hockey Club wishes Hurricane Hewie a very fond farewell
The final training session of the season was tinged with sadness as the children and coaches wished Lorraine “Hurricane” Hewie a fond farewell after 14 years of being head coach at the club she has...
View ArticleMary’s Meals fundraiser packed to capacity
A coffee morning organised by Mary’s Meals community volunteer, Alison Page helped to raise £1257.48 for Marys Meals in less than two hours. The post Mary’s Meals fundraiser packed to capacity appeared...
View ArticleThought for the week – week 27, 2023
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View ArticleArran Banner Letters – week 27, 2023
Readers' opinion The post Arran Banner Letters – week 27, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleLochranza and Catacol 200 Club winners
Lochranza and Catacol 200 Club - July The post Lochranza and Catacol 200 Club winners appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticlePolice Scotland conduct checks on Arran drivers as part of Operation Close Pass
Road patrol officers from the road policing department at Irvine visited Arran last week as part of an ongoing campaign called Operation Close Pass. The post Police Scotland conduct checks on Arran...
View ArticleBody of missing man found in Lamlash
The search for a missing man ended in tragedy when the body of 49-year-old Mariusz Robert Batyra was found in Lamlash. The post Body of missing man found in Lamlash appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleHoly Isle sports paddle challenge
Arran Kayak Club with Otter’s Tail Arran are running a paddle sports challenge on Arran tomorrow (Saturday ). Already there are 20 entries for the event but there is still time to take part. The post...
View ArticleMarket Day at high school
Events Arran are holding a Market Day from 11am until 3pm on Sunday July 16 at Arran High School. The post Market Day at high school appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleThought for the week – week 28, 2023
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View ArticleCommunities report calls for sweeping changes in ferry services
The Ferries Community Board, made up of community representatives from islands and other users of ferry services across Scotland, has published their findings and recommendations based on the Project...
View ArticleAll the fun of the circus
Roll up, roll up, the circus is back on Arran. The post All the fun of the circus appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner Golf – week 28, 2023
Around the courses The post Arran Banner Golf – week 28, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleLibrary extends mobile service with another southend run
Arran’s mobile library service is to get an additional run to Whiting Bay on Thursday afternoons. Prior to the pandemic, the mobile library ran an almost daily service across the island, however, this...
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