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Election success for Eilidh
Arran schoolgirl Eilidh Macpherson has been elected as a member of the Scottish Youth Parliament. Read the full story in the February 13, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post Election success for...
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Whisky galore!
The Isle of Arran Distillery is to double its production capacity. Read the full story in the February 13, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post Whisky galore! appeared first on The Arran Banner.
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Marine discovery centre plan rolled out for Lamlash
Plans for a new £500,000 marine discovery centre on Arran have been unveiled. Read the full story in the February 20, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post Marine discovery centre plan rolled out...
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Storm force Arran power their way to fine victory
Arran Rugby Club finally kickstarted their badly disrupted season at the weekend with an excellent win over Paisley. Read the full story in the February 20, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post...
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Community action gets 20th defibrillator on the island
It is a story of community minded people at a community minded Co-operative store that has raised funds and sponsorship for a defibrillator that can be used by members of the community and the general...
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Steel work starts on the new Arran ferry
The first steel for Arran’s new ferry and her sister ship was cut this week. Read the full story in the February 20, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post Steel work starts on the new Arran ferry...
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Cuts of £13.8m agreed as council balances the books
North Ayrshire Council this week approved a £315million budget which, it says, will protect key services as well as supporting vulnerable people, safeguarding education for young people and help grow...
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Arran show fighting spirit against two tough teams
Arran Ladies gave a good account of themselves but went down to a superior team last Saturday. The game was played during heavy downpours, which may have seen the rugby cancelled, but didn’t stop the...
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Rare Arran Whitebeam trees planted in Whiting Bay
Despite the very wet weather a dedicated group of volunteers took delivery of 20 Arran Whitebeam trees to the community land site in Whiting Bay last Saturday. Read the full story in the February 27,...
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Arran Active is ready to open new flagship store
It is one of the most eagerly awaited shop openings of the year. And next week Arran Active will open a huge new store on Shore Road in Brodick. Read the full story in the February 27, 2015 edition of...
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Minister impressed with what he sees on whistle-stop tour
Scottish tourism minister Fergus Ewing has said that the shared purpose shown by businesses on Arran is a real benefit to the island. Read the full story in the February 27, 2015 edition of The Arran...
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In for a penny, in for a pound
Villages on Arran are being offered the chance to buy their public loos for £1. Read the full story in the February 27, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post In for a penny, in for a pound...
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Six of the best as Arran win both games in double header
Arran Ladies hockey team knocked an impressive six goals past their Ardrossan opponents from just across the water in their first of their home double header on Saturday. Read the full story in the...
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Children serve up a treat at annual Arran Music Festival
The annual Arran Music Festival that took place at the community theatre in Lamlash last week saw a phenomenal amount of young Arran talent on display over the three-day event. Read the full story in...
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Motorhome parking problem is not just confined to Brodick
A move to encourage motorhomes to park overnight in the main Co-op car park in Brodick has sparked a row. Read the full story in the March 5, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post Motorhome...
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Author Angela admires Aiden’s winning entry
Aiden Hewie who is a P6 pupil at Brodick Primary School has received a very special visit from well-known children’s author Angela Proctor, after being named as one of six runners-ups in a national...
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‘Big ideas’ for ambitious Eco Park are unveiled
Ambitious plans have been unveiled for an Arran Eco Park and Centre. Read the full story in the March 5, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post ‘Big ideas’ for ambitious Eco Park are unveiled...
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Lifeboat station on the lookout for volunteers
Arran lifeboat station is recruiting for seagoing and shore-based roles. Read the full story in the March 12, 2015 edition of The Arran Banner. The post Lifeboat station on the lookout for volunteers...
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Bids submitted in fight for ferry contract
The two ferry companies vying for the £1 billion Clyde & Hebrides Ferry Services (CHFS) contract have both submitted their final bids to the Scottish Government. Read the full story in the March...
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Protest at closure of hearing and support service on Arran
Supporters of Action on Hearing Loss, Scotland’s Hear to Help service, held a protest in Brodick on Wednesday to highlight how the impending closure of the service on Arran will impact on the 150...
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