Take part in the Big Butterfly Count
Wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, is today calling on people across Scotland to take part in this year’s Big Butterfly Count from today (Friday) until August 6, to help scientists understand...
View ArticleMar’verick visits Arran on epic journey
A conservation charity has revealed the epic three-month journey of a rare white-tailed eagle which hatched at Aberdeenshire before journeying to Arran. The post Mar’verick visits Arran on epic...
View ArticleNew cars aim to double access to community transport
By Hugh Boag A new community transport service has been launched on Arran to help more people get out of their houses, particularly those who are most rurally placed or with mobility or other health...
View ArticleOrienteering competition shows beginners the way
More than 50 participants took part in an competition aimed at introducing adults and children to the sport of orienteering earlier this month. The post Orienteering competition shows beginners the way...
View ArticleFerry disrupted Brodick Highland Games to feature in new TV show
Arran is to feature in the first episode of a new documentary series that goes behind the scenes at CalMac over the last year. The post Ferry disrupted Brodick Highland Games to feature in new TV show...
View ArticleGetting people out and about
Leader column The post Getting people out and about appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleJuniors outshine the adults at Kildonan fun run
Organisers of the Kildonan Fun Week enjoyed a better than expected turnout at their annual fun run which usually attracts a handful of holidaymakers and a small contingent of dedicated local runners....
View ArticleBrodick Church summer fete
The ever-popular Brodick Church summer fete tomorrow (Saturday), is expected to be as great a success as in times past. The post Brodick Church summer fete appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleLunch club extended thanks to charity grant
Arran Community and Voluntary Service (ACVS) has been awarded a grant by the Auchrannie Charitable Trust (ACT) to support its weekly lunch club over the summer. The post Lunch club extended thanks to...
View ArticleArran author pens new suspense-filled novel
Book review Whiting Bay author Michael Wood has finally finished his latest novel Elizabeth Craggs after five years, a house move and a full property renovation. Michael started writing the novel when...
View ArticleArran Banner Golf – week 29, 2023
Around the Arran courses The post Arran Banner Golf – week 29, 2023 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleThe Snail and the Whale sculpture wins sand building contest
After a mixed weekend of weather the sun shone for the Whiting Bay gala weekend beach sculpture competition. The post The Snail and the Whale sculpture wins sand building contest appeared first on...
View ArticleAuchrannie says thank you for 35 years of support
The Auchrannie Resort is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year and has paid tribute to the many people who have contributed to its success. The post Auchrannie says thank you for 35 years of...
View ArticleSenior pupils receive mental health and discrimination training
Prior to schools finishing up for the summer break more than 200 children from Arran and across North Ayrshire attended a mental health and wellbeing training conference at Saltcoats Town Hall. The...
View ArticleFree street theatre workshops on offer
Arran residents the chance to take part in street theatre workshops and performances in August as part of the McLellan Arts Festival. The post Free street theatre workshops on offer appeared first on...
View ArticleRecord Everest climber gives talk on Arran
The Arran Mountain Festival team is thrilled to be hosting world-leading mountaineer, mountain guide, adventurer and speaker Kenton Cool this August. The post Record Everest climber gives talk on Arran...
View ArticleAnnouncements – July 28, 2023
DEATH MACGREGOR – Helen. Formerly of Murray Crescent Lamlash, peacefully at Buckreddan Care Centre on Friday July 21, 2023. Helen, aged 85 years, loved wife of the late Ian, beloved mother of Calum,...
View ArticleSummer camp success at high school
Three KA Leisure coaches came over for the week from the mainland is help run the annual summer camp at Arran High School. The post Summer camp success at high school appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleJudge says sand contest best in years
Last week the Banner published lots of pictures from the Whiting Bay sand sculpture competition for 2023. Here judge Tim Pomeroy gives his assessment of this year's contest. The post Judge says sand...
View ArticleArran escapes avian flu but it is still around
Arran has so far escaped any cases of avian flu but the public has been warned it has not gone away. The post Arran escapes avian flu but it is still around appeared first on Arran Banner.
View Article