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A new era for Arran Vets

Kirsty Wark opens Arran Vets new premises in Knowe Road, Brodick.

The waiting is over

September 15, 2017

Completion before the end of October will mean it has taken 21 months since work first began.

Farming

Prince’s programme offers support to Arran’s family farms

September 15, 2017

Active farm businesses on Arran are being invited to take part in The Prince’s Farm Resilience Programme, run by The Prince’s Countryside Fund.

Work presses ahead to save Lamlash Green

September 15, 2017

Work to save the community space from the ravages of the sea continues at a steady pace.

TV show to explore the mystery of Machrie Moor

September 15, 2017

The Machrie Moor stone circles on Arran will feature in a new series of STV’s The People’s History Show.

Kilmory joins nationwide beach clean-up

September 15, 2017

Torrylinn Beach in Kilmory will be part of a nationwide initiative taking part in the Great British Beach Clean over the weekend.

Team Gold kayak their way to success

September 15, 2017

Five young people left the island to take part in two gold Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.

Fiery spectacular planned for Brodick prehistoric fire festival

September 15, 2017

BuildNBurn will lead the proceedings at the Burning the Circle prehistoric fire festival at Brodick Castle on Saturday September 23

A celebration of the island’s own young musicians

September 15, 2017

This not-to-be-missed event is likely to attract great demand.

Community land boost for Arran

September 14, 2017

A meeting to encourage more community land ownership on Arran attracted a healthy attendance in Brodick last week.

1	Playparks will be removed in days30th June
2	Mobile network upgrade hits phone and TV reception30th June
3	First ferry docks at new pier27th June
4	Doug brings his story of endurance and survival27th June
5	Man targeted in online internet scam10th April

Sport

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Record prize money up for grabs at racing festival

The 2017 William Hill Ayr Gold Cup Festival at Ayr Racecourse from Thursday September 21 to Saturday September 23.

Swimmers ready for Lamlash Splash

September 15, 2017

The 1.3 mile swim starts at 11.30am from the Holy Isle pontoon.

Golfing round the island

September 15, 2017

Round the Arran courses

Bridge results

September 13, 2017

Results 15.09.2017

Other Sports

European regatta success for Sloop John T

September 8, 2017

The Thomson’s boat was one of 18 Swan yachts which enjoyed the daily races.

Cash for Corrie cycle route

September 8, 2017

It is part of a £2.5million boost which will help dramatically enhance travel and transport links across the council area.

Fancy dress cricket fun day

September 8, 2017

Bids sought for cycle route art

September 8, 2017

Artworks send out a message that cyclists and walkers are valued.

Arran Banner golf 02.08.17

September 8, 2017

Round the golf courses

Football

Double hat-trick for Archie as Brodick remain undefeated

September 8, 2017

Football 04.07.2017

1	Playparks will be removed in days30th June
2	Primary School Dance Scottish Festival 20124th December
3	Unbeaten Arran shine in youth football tournament27th June
4	Southend stay on top26th June
5	Bowling winners lift their trophies27th June

Leisure

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A celebration of the island’s own young musicians

This not-to-be-missed event is likely to attract great demand.

Only second sighting of rare heron on Arran

September 15, 2017

The liveliest hunters among the herons, they feed chiefly by walking through water and snapping at prey, or by running and agitating the water with their feet to disturb prey.

Fancy dress cricket fun day

September 8, 2017

Super Heroes wash away opponents at wet cricket fun day

September 8, 2017

The Sannox Cricket Club’s annual Fun Day was a delightful mixture of characters with a less than delightful mix of weathers – ranging from bright sunlight to torrential downpours.