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Arran milk is saved

Milk is still being produced on Arran despite the closure of Torrylinn Creamery.

Ferry fiasco should never happen again

October 11, 2019

Islanders have demanded that the ferry fiasco which they faced this week should never be allowed to happen again.

An exciting exploration of the future of travel

October 11, 2019

A major travel and transport event held last week in Brodick provided an exciting exploration of the future where it is hoped low carbon and active travel is the norm not the exception, for everyone on Arran.

1	Ferry fiasco should never happen again11th October
2	Arran milk is saved11th October
3	Seasonal flu vaccination gets underway on Arran11th October
4	Plans approved for new Kilmory homes11th October
5	Workers taken on at yard to complete ferry contract11th October

News

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Man evacuated from Cioch na h- Oighe in night time rescue

October 15, 2019

A lost walker has been rescued by the Arran Mountain Rescue Team (AMRT) last week after he became lost and cragfast on Cioch na h- Oighe near Sannox.

Arran could be badly hit by tariffs wars

October 15, 2019

The news, which could have far reaching implications for distilleries across the country, has the potential, if realised, to wreak havoc across the industry and could also have serious repercussions for the Arran Distillery in Lochranza.

Party fundraiser in Corrie

October 11, 2019

There was a good turnout at the Corrie Christmas Party Fundraiser held in the Corrie Hotel last Saturday.

Workers taken on at yard to complete ferry contract

October 11, 2019

More workers have been recruited at the Ferguson Marine shipyard, as the Scottish Government shows its commitment to get the work completed on the new Arran ferry.

Arran sailor attends Glasgow ship naming ceremony

October 11, 2019

Sport

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Arran riders flying high at motocross weekend

Arran Motocross Club held their 4th annual fun weekend on the last weekend of September at Southbank farm track.

Shiskine ladies are in the pink

October 11, 2019

Shiskine Golf Club ladies section held their annual Pink Day Fun Triam recently to help raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

Arran Banner golf – week 41

October 11, 2019

Around the Arran courses

Football

Goal rout for Arran as they go third in league

October 4, 2019

Arran continued their unbeaten record this season when they won comfortably in the league game against Irvine SB at Kilwinning Sports Club.

Honours even as Troon take a point

October 4, 2019

Arran Ladies played their first home game of the season against familiar faces from Troon Hockey Club on a fresh and sunny day which attracted a good crowd of supporters.

1	Arran riders flying high at motocross weekend11th October
2	Shiskine ladies are in the pink11th October
3	Honours even as Troon take a point4th October
4	Belles in coast to coast cycle across Scotland27th September
5	Goal rout for Arran as they go third in league4th October

Leisure

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Primary pupils in penny fundraiser

Pupils from Brodick Primary School braved the autumn cold to take part in a line of pennies fundraiser which raised more than £800 for the Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity.

Autumn Fest at the castle

October 11, 2019

The annual autumnal celebration, now in its second year, is known as Autumn Fest and will take place every day from Sunday October 13th to Monday October 21.

Saltire Society set for Stones and Stories

October 16, 2019

The Isle of Arran Saltire Society will welcome writer James Robertson as their guest speaker next week when he delivers a talk called Stones and stories.

Britain’s first modern mandolin quartet to visit Arran

October 15, 2019

Described as ‘infectious fun with off-beat humour’, the concert will feature mandolins of all sizes and will include a wide repertoire of lively reels, traditional airs, hot swing and ragtime, plus the occasional Chinese or Brazilian tune.