News
Brodick Cinema plans abandoned
A proposal to turn the old ticket office at Brodick ferry terminal into cinema has been abandoned.
Leisure
Marvellous machines on display at motorcycle show
A fine selection of rare and unique motorcycles from all around the globe made this years annual motorcycle show at the Arran Heritage Museum truly memorable.
News
Troon ready for Arran ferry
The Port of Troon have produced a new video which they hope will reassure the community that Association British Ports (ABP) will be ready when the Arran ferry service moves next year.
News
Platinum jubilee medals presented for saving lives at sea
Volunteers from Arran’s water based emergency services have been award the Queen’s platinum jubilee medals for their work saving lives at sea.
News
Special Covid helpline closes amid resurgence in cases
The special Covid helpline on 0800 028 2816 has formally closed after helping more than three quarters of a million Scots during the pandemic.
News
Arran residents warned of giant hogweed danger
People on Arran and all across Scotland are being warned of the dangers of giant hogweed, a toxic plant that can cause severe skin blisters, burns and even blindness.
News
Glasgow bus service saved for now – but fight goes on
The mainland bus service used by many islanders to get to Glasgow has been saved – for the time being at least.
News
Call to levy second homes to fund affordable housing
An Arran housing trust has called for levies on empty and second homes in order to build more affordable houses for island residents.
News
New business rep sought for ferry committee
The Isle of Arran Ferry Committee is looking for a new a new member to look after the business sector on the committee.
News
Queen’s Baton Relay celebration on Arran
The Queen’s Baton Relay swept over to Arran is some style last Sunday.
News
We are second-class passengers on our own boats
Islanders are being treated as second-class passengers on their own lifeline ferry services.
News
Noisy pier work must go on to get job done
Calls for the work to demolish the old Brodick pier to be scaled back due to the incessant noise and nuisance of the works across the whole village have been rejected.
Sport
Disappointment after promising start for Arran’s Team Leuven
Arran-based Team Leuven by Jingly Jangly Images Racing got off to a promising start at the Bob McIntyre Memorial races at East Fortune Raceway but an electrical fault scuppered the teams hopes of victory.
Sport
Daisy named young orienteer of the year
Arran’s own Daisy McNamara has been named Scotland’s young orienteer of the year.
Sport
Mainland runners wanted for first forest trail race
Arran Runners’ first trail race of the year, the Whiting Bay Forest Trail Race, will be held next month with organisers making a determined effort to attract mainland runners to the event.
Leisure
A summer of drama in Whiting Bay
Whiting Bay Music and Drama Club have restarted their popular public shows with two performances of their summer plays taking place at Whiting Bay Hall.
Leisure
Koffee for Kalimpong helps fund education
After a two-year break the Arran Friends of Dr Graham’s Homes held an extremely successful Koffee for Kalimpong morning in Corrie Hall.
Leisure
Rock Choir to stage free concert
Rock Choir are delighted to be taking a daytrip over to Arran to perform to friends, family and the local community in Brodick Hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm
Leisure
Andre completes his swim round Arran for Kate
A university lecturer has completed his swim round Arran after undertaking the challenge in memory of his friend Kate Mowatt, and to raise funds for mental health charity, Papyrus UK.
Leisure
A history of farming through the ages on Arran
A new book has just been published which charts farming life on Arran from the 1700s to the present day.
