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Rustic boats in a small village harbour can help paint a pretty picture of a sleepy seaside idyll but when, after many years, they reach an advanced stage of deterioration, they start to portray the...
View ArticleAn enchanting fairy tale at Brodick’s fairy trail
The Fairies and Legends Trail event will take place from Friday May 24 to Monday May 27, between noon and 4pm, and is free of charge with castle entry. The post An enchanting fairy tale at Brodick’s...
View ArticleStill time to join the Island to Island Triathlon
The event raises funds for the club which enables free membership for all of the juniors to take part in free swimming, cycling, running and coaching sessions which are open to all. The post Still time...
View ArticlePS Waverley runs out of steam and is withdrawn from service
Despite trying to find alternative methods of securing the service for over three months the vessel has had to be withdrawn from service for the first time in 45 years. The post PS Waverley runs out of...
View ArticleNominate your local school to renew their library
Parents and teachers on Arran are being invited to vote for their local school to receive a £5,000 boost toward replenishing their school library in the National Book Tokens competition. The...
View ArticleIslanders asked to contribute to National Islands Plan
The public's views will help to shape how the National Islands Plan will operate. The post Islanders asked to contribute to National Islands Plan appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleThought for the week – week 20
I know that your goodness and love will be with me all my life; and your house will be my home as long as I live. Psalm 23:6 The post Thought for the week – week 20 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleResidents’ impassioned plea to save village amenities
The depth of feeling and strength of opinion was overwhelmingly evident at an event last week when nearly 60 people made the case for the retention of all council facilities on Arran, including Brodick...
View ArticleIsland wide initiative celebrates health and well being week
Pupils from all of Arran’s schools have been involved in a large number of educational events and activities as part of health and well being week. Focusing on both physical and metal health the...
View ArticleArran Coastal Rowers take gold at Largs
As the season progresses Arran continue to gain confidence, and trophies, ahead of the World Championship which is rapidly approaching and is due to take place in Stranraer. The post Arran Coastal...
View ArticleArran finish runners-up in first mainland season
Valley Thistle 1, Arran AFC 3 Q&L Skips Division One Arran travelled to Kilwinning Sports Club for their final league game of the season in a match against Valley Thistle who, with a cup win under...
View ArticleArran pupils brush up on oral health awareness
Pupils from all of Arran's primary schools and early years classes brushed their teeth simultaneously on Monday morning in an organised brushathon. The post Arran pupils brush up on oral health...
View ArticleIsland gets big boost from extra sailings
The benefits the island gained by having the MV Isle of Arran deployed for 89 additional sailings in April has been highlighted by the Arran Ferry Committee. As reported last month in the Banner, the...
View ArticleArran pupils brush up on oral health awareness
Pupils from all of Arran's primary schools and early years classes brushed their teeth simultaneously on Monday morning in an organised brushathon. The post Arran pupils brush up on oral health...
View ArticleArran residents learn all about solar innovations
Arran Eco Savvy held a really exciting event on Tuesday explaining solar innovations and the future of green energy in the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick. With the end of the Feed in Tariff for solar PV...
View ArticleArran residents learn all about solar innovations
Arran Eco Savvy held a really exciting event on Tuesday explaining solar innovations and the future of green energy in the Ormidale Pavilion in Brodick. With the end of the Feed in Tariff for solar PV...
View ArticleA feast of folk at 25th festival
The Arran Folk Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Tickets are already selling well for the festival which is being held from Friday June 7 to Sunday June 9 at various venues around...
View ArticleA feast of folk at 25th festival
The Arran Folk Festival is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Tickets are already selling well for the festival which is being held from Friday June 7 to Sunday June 9 at various venues around...
View ArticleArran Banner golf – week 21
Around the Arran courses The post Arran Banner golf – week 21 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Banner golf – week 21
Around the Arran courses The post Arran Banner golf – week 21 appeared first on Arran Banner.
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