MV Caledonian Isles

CalMac have just announced that,subject to final inspections on the morning of Wednesday February 21,the MV Caledonian Isles ferry should be back in service on the Brodick to Ardrosssan route on Wednesday afternoon.

The 95-metre,5,000 tonne ferry hit a harbour wall in Ardrossan the previous Tuesday,February14.

New £4.2 million Corrie housing looks like ‘war zone’

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Red Quarry Road residents with the dangerous drop at the bottom of their gardens

Last July the new 24-house development in Red Quarry Road,Corrie had a grand official opening. Continue reading New £4.2 million Corrie housing looks like ‘war zone’

Replacement Arran ferry on route

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MV Caledonain Isles in Ardrossan

The MV Isle of Arran has taken over from the island’s regular ferry after the MV Caledonian Isles crashed into the pier in Ardrossan on Tuesday night,February 14 2012. Continue reading Replacement Arran ferry on route

Best foot forward for Hoofed Lady Festival

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Ruari Gordon and Ian Gregson

Arran’s Hoofed Lady Festival has taken a step forward,two of the organisers have revealed. Continue reading Best foot forward for Hoofed Lady Festival

No Arran ferry after Caledonian Ises hits pier

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Damaged ferry at Ardrossan

Angry ferry passengers in Ardrossan and Brodick have been left stranded after a serious incident last night,Tuesday February 14 2012. Continue reading No Arran ferry after Caledonian Ises hits pier

Arran whisky donation to protect Goatfell

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Henk Berits,NTS commercial and marketing director,Euan Mitchell of Isle of Arran Distillery and Kate Sampson,NTS ranger

Arran whisky drinkers have provided a generous donation to the National Trust for Scotland,which owns and cares for Goatfell. Continue reading Arran whisky donation to protect Goatfell

Community to tackle knotweed problem

japanese-knotweedA project to clear one of nature’s most destructive plants is set to begin on Arran in coming months under guidance of the Community Council. Continue reading Community to tackle knotweed problem

Two nights of drama at festival

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Best performance in a youth play at the 2010 festival

The 2012 Isle of Arran One-Act Drama Festival will be just two nights this year. Continue reading Two nights of drama at festival

Glenashdale Bridge to be rebuilt

glenashdale-bridge-02_b06brg01The bridge at Glenashdale at the south end of Whiting Bay is to be reinstated to its original condition. Continue reading Glenashdale Bridge to be rebuilt

Arran’s Hoofed Lady Festival

arran-banner-october-29-2011An unusual new event is being planned for Arran this spring. Continue reading Arran’s Hoofed Lady Festival

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