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Sweeping plans by the Church
of Scotland could see the closure of three churches on Arran as the Kirk battles crippling costs in the upkeep of the buildings with ever dwindling congregations.
Police Scotland this week renewed their appeal for help with their investigation after reports of vandalism on one of the large standing stones at Machrie Moor.
A historic lifeboat, dating back to 1939, received a guard of honour from the Arran RNLI crew at its successful launch in Lamlash Bay.
West Scotland MSP Katy Clark is calling on the Government to come forward with a credible plan to deal with what she calls the A&E crises in Ayrshire and Arran.
The SNP were on Wednesday confirmed as the minority administration of North Ayrshire Council.
The stone bridge over Glencloy water burn between Knowe and Auchrannie roads has been damaged after a vehicle mounted the pavement and struck it.
Sensory Impaired Support Group, SIGS, will be hosting a help and information session at the Arran Library on the fourth Thursday of every month for people with NHS hearing aids.
Conservative Timothy Billings has been elected as the sole councillor representing Arran at North Ayrshire Council following last week’s election.
NHS 24, Scotland’s national advice and triage service which includes NHS Inform and the 111 service, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month.
A multi-organisation event organised by food and drink promoter, Arran’s Food Journey, provided food for thought for Arran High School pupils who enjoyed an industry-relevant afternoon at Bellevue Farm in Blackwaterfoot.
Lamlash Primary School dedicated an entire day to scientific research and exploration as part of British Science Week celebrations.
Shiskine SWI institute enjoyed their annual dinner at Shiskine Golf Club recently with their president Evelyn Hamilton welcoming 19 ladies for an evening of great food and friendship.
The annual fancy dress cricket fun day is set to go ahead next weekend with a special memorial football match in memory of Arran footballer, Tony McDowall.
A series of events including delayed ferry sailings and inclement weather failed to disrupt the Arran Junior Hockey Club’s spring hockey tournament at the Ormidale astroturf last Sunday.
Whiting Bay Memories group is celebrating after receiving a generous funding boost from the National Lottery Community Fund.
The Royal Highland Show is set to return this year, with the first full Show since 2019 taking place at Ingliston from Thursday 23 to Sunday 26 June.
The next speaker in the Arran Heritage Museum’s series of fortnightly talks on all things Arran, will be Dr Jim Cassels who will be providing an illustrated talk on Arran bird life.
Arran artist Gordon Davidson is planning a new art project in Nepal and is holding an art and acer trees sale to raise money to fund it.
Organisers of the McLellan Arts Festival have issued a call for actors of all ages to take part in a play that tells the story of the Arran Clearances.
