Succulent Saltire soiree at Arran Lodge
A gathering of 39 members and friends of the Arran branch of the Saltire Society recently enjoyed a truly delightful evening thanks to food journalist and writer Catherine Brown at Arran Lodge,...
View ArticleNew moor search for missing John
Pg 1 splash and turn to page 2 By Hugh Boag A sad new search will be held at the weekend in the continuing hunt for missing pensioner John Smith. A wide area across Machrie Moor will be painstakingly...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 49
Effluent concern Sir, I am concerned to learn that the Arran distillery is intending to add to the relentless pollution that the marine environment is already having to absorb; by discharging...
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Mixed reaction as planners reject Machrie slipway plan
Reaction has been mixed this week after a plan to build a slipway and timber transfer yard at Machrie was thrown out. Permission was refused by planning officials at North Ayrshire Council after a...
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Twenty years ago
Saturday December 13, 1997 Electric shock Just before 9am on Thursday morning an explosion shook the area around Brodick Pier, blew the doors off the Hydro Electric switchgear building and lights went...
View ArticleOffer on the table to buy Brodick Golf Club
A bid is being made to buy Brodick Golf Club which could turn it into the best course on the island. However, it is up to the club membership to decide if the proposals are to be accepted and they...
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Christmas joy at uplifting carol concert
The Lamlash Church annual carol concert, featuring over 100 musicians and singers, once again filled the church with an appreciative audience who were treated to over two hours of carols in aid of...
View ArticleA place of scenic beauty
A total of 27 objections were made to the Machrie proposal including a submission by Arran community council. Several objectors wanted the road re-routed behind the stacking yard. Here are some of the...
View ArticleShop Arran winners announced
The three lucky winners of the Shop Arran prize draw have been announced. The hugely successful Shop Arran event, held on the first weekend of December, is aimed at encouraging shoppers to shop locally...
View ArticleCommunity heroes sought for Provost’s Civic Pride Awards
Nominations of worthy civic minded organisations are being sought to highlight local community heroes for the Provost’s Civic Pride Awards. The awards, which are run by North Ayrshire Council, are now...
View ArticlePictures from yesteryear
March 2001 may not seem all that long ago for some but for these young Lamlash dancers, who attended the music festival in Whiting Bay Hall with their teacher Mrs Jean Marriott, it may be a distant...
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Firefighters honoured for loyal service
Two Arran firefighters have been recognised for their dedication to the fire service. Crew manager Neil Young and firefighter Robert Simpson of Lamlash community fire station recently received long...
View ArticleFestive five in Santa fun run
The Popplewell clan, comprising triplets Reece, Harry and Finn, along with their sister Grace and brother Jack, joined more than 8,000 runners who took part in the Santa Dash in Glasgow last weekend....
View ArticleArran Bridge Club results
The results of round three of the Boyd Trophy played at Brodick on Thursday December 7 were: 1 Jan and John Beattie, 2 Tricia Martin and Douglas Hamilton, 3 Jennifer McArthur and Sheila Logan, 4=...
View ArticleLargest UK eagle spotted on west coast
Bird Notes for November by Jim Cassels In November, winter arrived with the first substantial snow on the mountains. The mean temperature was five degrees lower than October. It was drier than October...
View ArticleHarsh reality of homeless
Four high school pupils from Arran braved icy temperatures to raise money and awareness for the homeless by sleeping out in sub-zero temperatures in Edinburgh last weekend. On Saturday the four girls...
View ArticleKenny is a Christmas star
The chairman of VisitArran Kenny Bone has been awarded one of the Scottish Tourism Alliance’s 12 Days of Christmas Stars. He was nominated by VisitArran executive director Sheila Gilmore who said:...
View ArticleCare in the community – other support
Ranger Service Community is at the heart of the work of the National Trust for Scotland Ranger Service. We care for our wild places, wildlife and diverse habitats from seashore to mountain top. But we...
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Cycle clubs join for Christmas ride
Three cycling clubs joined together for a Christmas ride last Sunday when cyclists enjoyed the snow covered scenery at a gentle pace before meeting up for a post cycle lunch. The Arran Mountain Bike...
View ArticleFreezing weather prompts pipes warning
Scottish Water is urging homeowners and businesses on Arran to protect their properties against the winter weather as the country experiences freezing weather conditions. With temperatures colder in...
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