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The Arran Banner 2008 Calendar
Published:  04 September, 2007

The Isle of Arran - the most southerly of Scotland’s west coast islands attracts thousands of visitors from throughout the world each summer to its rugged mountains and spectacular seascapes.

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Dramatic one-point win seals promotion
Published:  16 May, 2008

The rugby season ended in dramatic fashion on Saturday as Arran rugby club celebrated a nail-biting victory to take them up to the next division.

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Brewery may be saved
Published:  16 May, 2008

Hopes are growing that Arran’s award-winning brewery which called in administrators last week will be taken over and its 11 jobs saved.

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Hospital plant sale reaps an incredible £2,416
Published:  16 May, 2008

A gorgeous Sunday ensured that hundreds of people turned up for the annual Arran Hospital Supporters League plant sale.

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Riding for disabled given welcome boost
Published:  16 May, 2008

Arran Riding for the Disabled received a welcome boost to funds on Saturday at the end of a sad week for the group.

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Fire damages large area of heathland above Corrie
Published:  16 May, 2008

Firefighters, Brodick Castle Ranger Centre staff and Arran Mountain Rescue Team spent several hours tackling a huge hill fire last week above Corrie.

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Grave undertaking for Lamlash group
Published:  16 May, 2008

Graveyard specialist Dr Susan Buckham, director of the Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland, visited St Brides Chapel in Lamlash last Saturday.

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Award recognises Grace's work on Arran
Published:  16 May, 2008

A woman’s dedication to genealogy at Arran’s museum has received special recognition.

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Arran Distillers makes key management changes
Published:  16 May, 2008

Isle of Arran Distillers are making two significant changes to their management team.

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Electrical items added to island's waste recycling list
Published:  16 May, 2008

Arran residents can now safely recycle more household goods than ever before.

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Football season late kick off
Published:  16 May, 2008

Arran’s football season will kick off next Tuesday, two weeks later than usual.

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London ladies are welcomed back
Published:  16 May, 2008

Ninety-year-old Olive Whitcombe and 88-year-old Rene Carter have been coming to Arran on holiday for 27 years. They have made so many friends over the years that they have become affectionately known as the London Ladies.

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Published:  20 April, 2007

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