Youngsters are put though their paces at junior rugby
With the Rugby World Cup in full swing in Japan interest in the sport is on a high. The post Youngsters are put though their paces at junior rugby appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleHunterian exhibition explores Gaelic identities
A new exhibition opening at The Hunterian, University of Glasgow, in October will consider what Gaelic identity means in 21st century Scotland. Scheduled to coincide with the 2019 Royal National Mòd...
View ArticleWalking for mental wellness
Phoebe Tealby-Watson and a group of friends from Essex have raised £4328 for the charities Alzheimer’s Research UK and Mind by walking a distance of 105km around the coast of Arran. Pictured here,...
View ArticleNominate Arran’s young heroes for the Young Scot awards
Young Scot is calling on the people of Arran to nominate the inspirational young people in their lives for the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2020. The event, now in its 14th year, recognises inspiring...
View ArticleBridge results – week 42
Week 42 The post Bridge results – week 42 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleGreek influence of Glasgow architect
Iain McGillivray gave an interesting talk on the Scottish and Glasgow architect Alexander 'Greek' Thomson to over 40 members of the Arran Historical Society at their September meeting. The post Greek...
View ArticleAnnouncements – October 5, 2019
HADDOW – Margaret Annie Aitken (nee Binnie) At Point House, King’s Cross, Arran on 26th September 2019 loving wife of Robert (Bob) Haddow and mother to Katharine and Robert and grandmother to Jenny and...
View ArticleAnnouncements – October 19, 2019
death SILLARS – Irene Cameron (nee Kerr) Suddenly but peacefully at Gartnavel Hospital on the 12th October 2019, Irene beloved wife of the late Sandy and much loved mum and gran passed away after a...
View ArticleMountain rescue team lift first memorial quaich
Words and pictures by Hugh Boag There was a big crowd and a real party atmosphere at the inaugural staging of the a new sporting competition staged in memory of the late Dr Angus Campbell, who died a...
View ArticleReady for Hallowe’en and bonfire night fun
Arran gears up for Hallowe'en and bonfire night. The post Ready for Hallowe’en and bonfire night fun appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran Bridge Club results
Arran Bridge Club results The post Arran Bridge Club results appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleGhostly adventures await at Brodick Castle
Things are about to go bump in the night both inside Brodick Castle as well as in the gardens and country park. The post Ghostly adventures await at Brodick Castle appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleRed deer review should show good progress
Scotland’s upland Deer Management Groups (DMGs) have now been assessed for the third time in six years with previous reviews taking place in 2014 and 2016. The post Red deer review should show good...
View ArticleGuisers welcome at Montrose House
Such welcome visits make those members of the older generation very happy and no doubt very nostalgic when remembering their own exploits so many years ago. The post Guisers welcome at Montrose House...
View ArticleDavid takes the helm at elderly forum
David Napier has been appointed as the chairman of the Arran Elderly Forum and has chaired the first meeting of the group this season. The post David takes the helm at elderly forum appeared first on...
View ArticleBringing old Hallowe’en tales to life
Suitably taking place on Hallowe’en the story of The Haunted Ships with be recounted by Marty Ross of Arran Storytelling Theatre at 8pm. The post Bringing old Hallowe’en tales to life appeared first on...
View ArticlePhotograph of the week – week 43
Photograph of the week The post Photograph of the week – week 43 appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleBay end of year tidy up
Taking place from 10.30am to noon tomorrow, Sunday, volunteers will help to neaten up the village by weeding and preparing the flower tubs and decorative boats on either side of the village. The post...
View ArticleSusan lifts Drumaddon trophy
Round the Arran courses The post Susan lifts Drumaddon trophy appeared first on Arran Banner.
View ArticleArran View Brewery hosts first event
Arran Brewery recently hosted the SIBA Scottish Beer Awards at its Arran View Brewery in Dreghorn, North Ayrshire. The SIBA competition was the first event to be held in the former games hall of the...
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