Beach race is the real deal
A children’s race on Brodick beach would have been impossible just a few short months ago. But with the new sand bedded in a real village beach barbecue could be held on Sunday. See the full story in...
View ArticleClauchlands is favoured site in search for new helipad
A site is being sought for a vital new helipad on Arran needed for medical emergencies. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Clauchlands is favoured site in search for new helipad...
View ArticleHair to spare
When Shiskine primary pupil Olivia McNeice, discovered that there are children who have lost their hair through ill health she immediately offered some of her own for wigs. See the full story in this...
View ArticleOld Post Office changes its colours to become chic boutique
Arran’s newest shop has opened its doors in what used to be the Post Office in Lamlash. Chameleon, a la- dies’ boutique run by Lynn Walker, will be open five days a week throughout the year offering...
View ArticleLocal golfer picked for Team Scotland
Whiting Bay man has been selected to repre- sent Scotland in a tourna- ment at the Cardrona Re- sort and Hotel near Peebles next month where he will compete in the Auld Ene- my Cup. See the full story...
View ArticleDouble celebration for unbeaten Brodick
Jubilant Brodick FC were in high spirits last week when they rounded o their season with a celebratory double – winning the league championship and the Arran Football Association Cup nal at Sandbraes....
View ArticleMajor fire prevention works proposed for Brodick Castle
A planning application has been lodged with North Ayrshire Council for major fire prevention work to be undertaken at Brodick Castle. Work will include an upgrade of the fire detection system as well...
View ArticlePlayer of the year unveiled as football season winds up
This year’s end-of-season awards were voted for by players in the Arran Football Association. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Player of the year unveiled as football season...
View ArticleFundraiser keeps on growing
A large number of green- fingered enthusiasts gathered at the Brodick Golf Club last Friday for the an- nual sunflower competition which saw a large amount of entries. See the full story in this...
View ArticleWayne’s world of cleaning up litter
WAYNE Dixon is on a 6,000-mile, one-man mission to keep Britain tidy. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Wayne’s world of cleaning up litter appeared first on The Arran Banner.
View ArticleNew ferry services plans unveiled
Ferry operator CalMac has reasserted its commitment to transform west coast ferry services after the firm’s successful bid for the Clyde and Hebrides ferry service See the full story in this week’s...
View ArticleSafety is key as Sportive event descends on Arran
Organisers say safety is their top priority ahead of a major cycling event on Arran this weekend. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Safety is key as Sportive event descends on...
View ArticleArran up to second in the league after promising start to the season
Arran Rugby Club maintained their unbeaten start to the season with an entertaining 33-27 victory over Birkmyre at Ormidale Park on Saturday. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post...
View ArticleMum will walk to raise awareness of her son’s rare condition
A Kilmory mum whose child is affected by a rare form of dwarfism called achondroplasia is to under- take a charity walk around Arran to raise awareness of the condition. See the full story in this...
View ArticleCOAST to give new lease of life to former tennis courts pavilion
The first steps have been taken which should see the Community of Arran Seabed Trust (COAST) move its operations to the former tennis pavilion in Lamlash. See the full story in this week’s Arran...
View ArticleTriple trouble for teachers
Teachers at Brodick primary face a headache telling triplets Harry, Finn and Reece Popplewell apart. The three are part of a record number of primary ones starting school this year. See the full story...
View ArticleSOS plea to keep abandoned boats
There has been a public outcry over the decision to remove three abandoned boats from Brodick har- bour. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post SOS plea to keep abandoned boats...
View ArticleLadies score magnificent seven with strong second half display
The second game of the season for Arran Ladies hockey club started with plenty of opportunities in the scoring circle for Arran but, actually putting a goal in evaded them for the first 20 minutes,...
View ArticleSwim champ Stephen makes a big splash at high school
A popular swimming champion recently made a splash when he visited Arran High School. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Swim champ Stephen makes a big splash at high school...
View ArticleSecond skiff Seabhag launched in Lamlash
Arran’s second skiff was launched last Saturday and given its maiden voyage. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Second skiff Seabhag launched in Lamlash appeared first on The...
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