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  • Whiting Bay lift Hope Cup for second year running

    Whiting Bay retained the Hope Cup on Saturday. As 2008 winners, it was the first time since 1936 that they have retained the island’s most prestigious team trophy.

    Published:  03 July, 2009
  • Pemtathlon sports day at Arran High

    Arran High School sports day this year took the form of a pentathlon.

    Pupils competed in five different events on a perfect summer’s day last Tuesday.

    Published:  03 July, 2009
  • Outgoing Rotary president tells of highlights

    At last week’s Isle of Arran Rotary Club meeting, outgoing president Gillian Bussell highlighted the interesting events during her term of office.

    Published:  03 July, 2009
  • High School salon up and running

    Hairdressing is one of the new vocational courses being offered at Arran High School and this week the pupils got to work in their brand new salon.

    Published:  03 July, 2009
  • Land's End to John O'Groats by bike

    Former Brodick postmistress Janice Small has just completed a marathon cycle ride in aid of charity. She has already done the fund-raising bike ride from Kolkata to Kalimpong for Dr Graham’s Homes and has now done the trip from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

    Published:  03 July, 2009
  • 'Riches' from Burkino Faso

    Julie Graham of Lochranza is a very lucky person.

    Published:  03 July, 2009
  • Arran pupils chat with the Queen

    Some lucky Arran High pupils were surprised when HM The Queen stopped to speak to them last Friday.

    Published:  03 July, 2009
  • Survey ship in Lamlash Bay

    The Millport survey vessel RV Aora will be on duty in Lamlash Bay for almost a fortnight, from Wednesday July 1 to Sunday July 12.

    Published:  03 July, 2009
  • Party balloons spark huge search and rescue mission

    An innocent bunch of party balloons caused a huge search and rescue incident last Sunday.

    Published:  03 July, 2009
  • High School has new captains

    Arran High School recently elected its school captains for the 2009-2010 year.

    Published:  03 July, 2009
  • Herring gutters, Ullapool

    Our rich fishing history - can you help?

    Is your family descended from a long line of fishermen and women?

    Published:  30 June, 2009












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