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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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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

Seasonal flu vaccination gets underway on Arran

October 11, 2019

Arran Medical Group are ready for the start of the seasonal flu vaccination programme with clinics in place and a good supply of flu vaccinations already delivered to the practice.

Plans approved for new Kilmory homes

October 11, 2019

Seven new houses have been given the go-ahead in Kilmory aimed at being more affordable to families living on the island.

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.

Birds flock together in preparation for migration

October 11, 2019

Bird Notes September

Remembering Alexander’s in sweetie addicts book

October 11, 2019

It has been said that Scots are the world’s most voracious consumers of sweeties and chocolate. Glasgow-based writer, Deedee Cuddihy whose previous books include the best-selling I Love Irn-Bru and The Wee Guide to Scottish Women, decided to test the veracity of this claim.