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Marines ‘storm’ Arran ferry
Passengers on board a recent ferry crossing to Arran had a surprise in store when the boat was stormed by elite black-clad Royal Marines Commandos. The Marines from 43 Commando Fleet Protection Group,...
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Action on island’s most dangerous junction
Residents have won a year-long fight for action to curb speeding divers at one of the island’s most dangerous junctions. A radar trap set up at Fen Place in Whiting Bay caught 16.5 per cent of drivers...
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Five in a row for Niall in memorial darts
For the fifth year in a row Niall McMaster won the Donald and James Mackenzie memorial mixed doubles darts competition. His partner this year was Kate Turner and they saw off allcomers in the contest...
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Friends face half marathon to raise Yorkhill funds
Two Arran women are running their first half marathon to raise money for the Yorkhill Children’s Charity to say thank you for helping to save the life of a friend’s baby. Lorna Logan and Emma Campbell...
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Co-op celebrates 20th birthday
The Co-operative celebrated its 20th birthday with a day of in-store fun. The main Brodick store first opened in March 1995 and was the first purpose-built supermarket on the island. The staff dressed...
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Benlister hydro scheme brings green power to Arran
A new four-kilometre road is being carved into the hillside as work gets underway on a new hydro electric scheme in Lamlash. Contractors are using diggers, hydraulic drills and other heavy equipment to...
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Lamlash are winter league champions
Lamlash have been crowned champions lifting the Duncan Trophy for 2014-2015 after the final round of the winter league matches at Brodick Golf Club on Saturday, March 7 2015. For the full match report,...
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Arran businesses celebrate tourism awards success
Two leading businesses on Arran have been celebrating their success at the Scottish Thistle Awards. The Auchrannie Resort in Brodick beat off stiff competition to take the Creative Ambition title while...
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Cold Water Islands conference a first for Arran
The first major international conference to be held on Arran took place when more than 150 delegates from the UK and overseas attended the Cold Water Islands Tourism Conference. Held at Arran High...
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Arran goes red for the day
Various events were held around the island to raise money for Comic Relief on Red Nose Day on Friday March 13. Brodick Primary School and nursery class had a red dress code on the day which also saw a...
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Eco Savvy auction finds homes for unwanted goods
Eco Savvy held another successful auction in Whiting Bay hall, along with its first pop-up shop which was a resounding hit. Running over the Friday and Saturday, the goal was to reduce Arran’s waste...
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Arran ladies’ hockey team knocks two on the head
Arran’s hockey ladies fairly knocked in the goals in a double header in Brodick. Over two days of matches the team knocked 24 goals past their opponents without reply in the West District Division Four...
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First lambs from Swiss sheep born at Glenkiln
One of the world’s cutest sheep has produced her first lambs on Arran. The Valais Blacknose ewe has given birth to twins at Glenkiln Farm in Lamlash. The highly prized flock arrived on the island in...
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Arran hockey women miss out on promotion
Arran hockey ladies failed at the final hurdle against Uddingston to gain promotion in their first season but it didn’t dampen their spirits for too long. Read the full report in the Arran Banner,...
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Shiskine pupils given food for thought
Pupils and staff at Shiskine Primary School recently took part in a very successful week of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with a focus on food. Local businesses had been...
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Arran draws together tourism experts for conference
More than 150 delegates from across the UK and Europe attended the inaugural Cold Water Island Tourism Concference at Arran High School. The three-day venture saw business brains flock to the island to...
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Animal farm at Kirkend Nursery
A new farm park is being created at Arran’s very own animal kingdom – Kirkend Nursery. Everything from a Clydesdale horse to a hedgehog will be on display for visitors at the Whiting Bay attraction....
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New bus shelters on Arran not practical
Residents in the smaller villages on Arran are concerned that the new bus shelters which have been built are not suitable for wheelchair use. They also say that some of the more rural stops are badly...
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Brodick spring flower show blooming success
Brodick Hall was blooming at the annual spring flower and bulb show. It was the best for a number of years in respect of the number and quality of entries. Organised by the Isle of Arran Horticultural...
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Ladies pool day trophy
There was a close finish to the final of the ladies pool day held recently in Kilmory Hall. There was a really good turn out with 13 ladies present. See the Arran Banner, April 4 2015 for the outcome....
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