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Having a splash in Lamlash . . .
With Holy Isle – where they swam from – behind them, the participants in this year’s Lamlash Splash pose for a photograph at the end of the event. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The...
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GP appointments are cut due to shortage of doctors
The number of GP surgery and telephone appointments on Arran has been cut due to a lack of doctors See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post GP appointments are cut due to shortage of...
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Hole-in-one for Alan at Shiskine
Shiskine Golf Club member Alan Ker aced the 12th hole at Shiskine on Sunday using his 50-degree wedge. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Hole-in-one for Alan at Shiskine...
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Aspire to Arran is the message for students
Senior pupils at Arran High Arran School were given an insight into the various employment opportunities on Arran at an event held at the school last week. See the full story in this week’s Arran...
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New facility will see Arran beer brewed and bottled on island
The Arran Brewery has had a brand new bottling plant installed at its brewery in Brodick. It means that the vast majority of popular beer will not only be brewed but also bottled on Arran. See the...
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Path to falls to be shut for six months for tree felling
The main path to the popular Glenashdale Falls in Whiting Bay will be shut for the whole of next summer, the Banner can reveal. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Path to falls...
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End of an era for island institutions
Two of Arran’s longest- running hospitality establishments have closed their doors for the last time. The owners of both the Trafalgar Restaurant and Kilmichael Country House Hotel and Restaurant...
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Last gasp Arran clinch win against tough Moffat side
Arran welcomed the Borders team to Ormidale Park last Saturday, needing to bounce back after back to back defeats away from home. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Last gasp...
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From rescue dog to Crufts
A Yorkshire terrier breeder from Lamlash has taken extraordinary steps to have one of her rescued dogs registered to qualify as a contender at Crufts, the world’s largest dog show. See the full story...
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Poetry alive and kicking on Arran
National Poetry Day this year was well received in the Brodick Bar that has become its venue of choice for the past few years. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Poetry alive and...
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VisitArran win top tourism award
VisitArran has picked up another award – this time the prestigious tourism prize at the 2016 Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post...
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Troon makes bid to ‘poach’ Arran ferry
A determined bid is being made by Troon to ‘poach’ the ferry service linking Brodick to the mainland. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Troon makes bid to ‘poach’ Arran ferry...
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Junior hockey club going from strength to strength
Arran’s Junior Hockey Club is continually expanding with more than 40 players now training at the Ormidale astroturf pitch every Tuesday evening under the guidance of professional coaches. See the...
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Arran flat closes at Crosshouse Hospital…but new accommodation promised
Arran families and patients have voiced dismay at the news the relatives accommodation at University Hospital Crosshouse, known to many as the Arran flat, is to close its doors early next month. See...
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Danielle raises funds for Alzheimer’s charity
A fundraising event held at Lamlash church hall last Saturday raised more than £634 for Alzheimer’s Scotland. The coffee morning was well attended by visitors and supporters, including Cooriedoon...
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New ferry terminal is fantastic facility
VisitScotland chief executive Malcolm Roughead visited Arran on Wednesday his first stop was the new Brodick ferry terminal which he described as a ‘fantastic facility for the island’. See the full...
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Cremation plan is mooted to ease pressure on graveyards
A proposal to consider building a crematorium on Arran is being explored. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Cremation plan is mooted to ease pressure on graveyards appeared...
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Community groups get cash from new funding initiative
Arran’s communities came out in force last Saturday for their chance to fund their dreams. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Community groups get cash from new funding...
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Arran hockey victory puts team in league top three
Arran Ladies hockey team played their re-scheduled match against Dumfries Ladies 2s last Sunday. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post Arran hockey victory puts team in league top...
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A Burdz Eye View of island
Arran is featured in the last episode of Elaine C Smith’s STV show Burdz Eye View which airs next Friday November 4 at 8pm. See the full story in this week’s Arran Banner. The post A Burdz Eye View of...
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