End of an era
A sad sight as Torrylinn Creamery workers Lisa Edwards and Stewart Kilpatrick slab the final batch of cheese on the final day of production last week at the creamery which closes its doors for the last...
View ArticleOrographic promises to be a stunning performance
Free of charge with Castle admission, the multi venue performance will take place at Brodick Castle in association with Arran Arts Trust on Wednesday July 31 at 2pm. The post Orographic promises to be...
View ArticleArran Banner 20 years ago – week 30
Saturday July 24, 1999 Fish farm changes Marine Harvest McConnell, the company which owns the fish farm in Lamlash Bay, has been sold to a Dutch based animal feed company Nutrico. While the new owners...
View ArticleMissing man found on Arran
A man missing on has been found injured on a hillside on Arran. The post Missing man found on Arran appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleThought for the week – week 31
WEEK 31 The post Thought for the week – week 31 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleDonald has ‘game changing’ therapy in cancer fight
Donald Macneish of Lamlash is taking part in the clinical trials which are being undertaken by the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and involves 13 people from Scotland among just 99 people in...
View ArticleGenerous support raises £4,100 for Brodick Church
The sun shone brightly and the crowds arrived when Brodick Church held their annual summer fair last weekend. A very good turnout also went to Brodick Golf Club on the following Thursday for the...
View ArticleUnbeaten Southend dominate in push for league title
Southend 7 Lamlash 0 Arran Dairies League Lamlash had their hopes dashed when they faced unbeaten Southend with an outside chance of the league title going into Monday’s game. They were hoping to...
View ArticleHiroshima Day commemoration
Hiroshima Day commemoration, Tuesday August 6. The post Hiroshima Day commemoration appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran takes the triple with gold win at Prestwick
The club took their purpose built skiff, Seabhag, on the short journey down to Prestwick to join six other Clyde coastal rowing clubs to attend the Prestwick CRC regatta. The post Arran takes the...
View ArticlePrepare to be bowled over at fancy dress cricket fun day
The frivolous fun and good natured shenanigans of the six a side tournament takes place today (Saturday) at the Ormidale Pavilion starting at noon. The post Prepare to be bowled over at fancy dress...
View ArticleDisney fans in for a treat at Brodick Castle’s Jungle Book Trail
Taking place from Sunday August 4 to Sunday August 11, between noon and 4pm, the Jungle Book Trail will feature many of the classic characters from the much loved story. The post Disney fans in for a...
View ArticleYoungsters use their marbles in engineering challenge
The demonstration of the marvellous machines took place at Lamlash Church hall where judges Donald McNicol, Gavin Steven and Rory Cowan selected the top three contraptions. The post Youngsters use...
View ArticleSun shines for Shiskine ladies in Open Greensome
Taking the title was Alice Anderson and Jerry Arthur who secured a great score, as did all the other winners who joined them in the battle against the wind. The post Sun shines for Shiskine ladies in...
View ArticleAnnouncements – August 3, 2019
DEATH McNAUGHT: William Mc-Kinlay (Bill). At home with family on Friday 26th July 2019 Bill of Larachbeg, Sannox sadly passed away. After a cremation in Glasgow a memorial service will be held in...
View ArticleGlen Sannox is ‘only option’ Greene tells ferry group
The Arran Ferry Action Group invited MSP Jamie Greene to meet with them and explore how he might help them lobby those responsible for the Arran ferry service. The post Glen Sannox is ‘only option’...
View ArticleKids stay active during summer holidays
More than 160 children enjoyed taking part in an assortment of fun sporting activities during a three day summer sports event hosted by Active Schools and local volunteers. The post Kids stay active...
View ArticleDairy farming comes to an end on Arran
One of the last remaining dairy farmers on Arran will be forced to decide in a matter of weeks if he will stop production for the last time. The post Dairy farming comes to an end on Arran appeared...
View ArticleAll set for tractor rally
This weekend sees the annual tractor rally taking place at the Arran Heritage Museum at Rosaburn, Brodick, and it will be the largest yet. Local owners are invited to bring along their tractors on the...
View ArticleArran Banner letters – week 32
Letters to the editor The post Arran Banner letters – week 32 appeared first on Arran Banner.
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